L. A. Meyer (1942–2014)
Author of Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy
About the Author
L. A. Meyer was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania in 1942. He received a B.A. in English literature from the University of Florida in Gainesville and soon after, enlisted in the U.S. Navy for a four year-stint. He worked as a social worker and then published two picture books, The Gypsy Bears and The show more Clean Air and Peaceful Contentment Dirigible Airline, before receiving his M.F.A. in painting from Boston University in 1973. He taught high school art in Massachusetts for seven years and then left to open art and design shops. His first novel for young readers, Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy, was published in 2002. It became the first book in the Bloody Jack Adventure series. He died from Hodgkin's lymphoma on July 29, 2014 at the age of 71. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Series
Works by L. A. Meyer
Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy (2002) 1,821 copies, 116 reviews
Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman and Fine Lady (2004) 1,037 copies, 48 reviews
Under The Jolly Roger: Being an Account of the Further Nautical Adventures of Jacky Faber (2005) 849 copies, 30 reviews
In the Belly of the Bloodhound: Being an Account of a Particularly Peculiar Adventure in the Life of Jacky Faber (2006) 748 copies, 30 reviews
Mississippi Jack: Being an Account of the Further Waterborne Adventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman, Fine Lady, and Lily… (2007) 657 copies, 30 reviews
My Bonny Light Horseman: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, in Love and War (2008) 535 copies, 25 reviews
Rapture of the Deep: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Soldier, Sailor, Mermaid, Spy (2009) 434 copies, 21 reviews
The Wake of the Lorelei Lee: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, on Her Way to Botany Bay (2010) 344 copies, 20 reviews
The Mark of the Golden Dragon: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Jewel of the East, Vexation… (2011) 279 copies, 15 reviews
Viva Jacquelina!: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Over the Hills and Far Away (2012) 234 copies, 18 reviews
Boston Jacky: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Taking Care of Business (2013) 173 copies, 12 reviews
Wild Rover No More: Being the Last Recorded Account of the Life & Times of Jacky Faber (2014) 169 copies, 12 reviews
Curse of the blue tattoo. 1 copy
Under the Jolly Roger. 1 copy
Viva Jacquelina 1 copy
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Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Meyer, Louis A.
- Other names
- Meyer, L. A.
- Birthdate
- 1942
- Date of death
- 2014-07-29
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA
- Place of death
- Ellsworth, Maine, USA
- Cause of death
- Hodgkin's lymphoma
- Places of residence
- Corea, Maine, USA
- Education
- University of Florida (BA|English Literature)
Boston University (MFA|Painting|1973) - Occupations
- painter
illustrator
high school teacher
art store proprietor
author
social worker - Organizations
- United States Navy
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Reviews
If you’re looking for adventure, this is the perfect book for you. I’ve read this book many times since I first read it in middle school.
A little disappointing. I love a good Jacky romp but this story seemed to start loosing the flavor of the others.
Katherine Kellgren, I love you! K.K. has to be the greatest audio book narrator ever. Her accents are just right, the portrayals of the various characters are specific and memorable, and the sweet tones of her melodious voice charm the ear. After listening to quite a few of the books she has narrated, I'm ready to officially crown her Queen of the Audio Book.
So, about Bloody Jack. I loved it even though it was way, way darker and more mature than I anticipated. There's gruesome death, attempted rape, more gruesome death, murder, attempted murder, and lots of sexual situations. And yet it still manages to seem full of fun. I don't quite know who to recommend it to because it seems a little young for teens, but it's probably too much for most kids under 12. So I suppose its ideal reader is 13 or so and a fan of adventure.… (more)
So, about Bloody Jack. I loved it even though it was way, way darker and more mature than I anticipated. There's gruesome death, attempted rape, more gruesome death, murder, attempted murder, and lots of sexual situations. And yet it still manages to seem full of fun. I don't quite know who to recommend it to because it seems a little young for teens, but it's probably too much for most kids under 12. So I suppose its ideal reader is 13 or so and a fan of adventure.… (more)
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Favorite Series (1)
Best Young Adult (1)
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Awards
Wild Rover No More: Being the Last Recorded Account of the Life & Times of Jacky Faber (Winner – Best Female Narrator – 2016)
Boston Jacky: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Taking Care of Business (Finalist – Solo Narration – Female – 2015)
Viva Jacquelina!: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Over the Hills and Far Away (Winner – Teens – 2014)
The Wake of the Lorelei Lee: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, on Her Way to Botany Bay (Finalist – Solo Narration – Female – 2012)
Rapture of the Deep: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Soldier, Sailor, Mermaid, Spy (Finalist – Teens – 2011)
In the Belly of the Bloodhound: Being an Account of a Particularly Peculiar Adventure in the Life of Jacky Faber (Finalist – Teens – 2010)
Mississippi Jack: Being an Account of the Further Waterborne Adventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman, Fine Lady, and Lily of the West (Finalist – Teens – 2010)
Viva Jacquelina!: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Over the Hills and Far Away (Top Ten – 2014)
The Wake of the Lorelei Lee: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, on Her Way to Botany Bay (Top Ten – 2012)
Rapture of the Deep: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Soldier, Sailor, Mermaid, Spy (Top Ten – 2011)
In the Belly of the Bloodhound: Being an Account of a Particularly Peculiar Adventure in the Life of Jacky Faber (2010)
My Bonny Light Horseman: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, in Love and War (2010)
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Statistics
- Works
- 17
- Members
- 7,294
- Popularity
- #3,353
- Rating
- 4.1
- Reviews
- 377
- ISBNs
- 147
- Favorited
- 20
L.A. Meyer - Bloody Jack: Surprisingly elegant and clever tale. Easy to want more, and thus continue with the series. #cursorybookreviews #cursoryreviews