A daring captain, driven by visions of paradise, leads his vessel through a raging storm and an overwhelming battle. But what upholds his indomitable spirit? For that, we look back to the captain's tenth birthday -- a tragic day that shaped the man he would become.

And when his strength at last was spent,
The stricken father fainted.
Oh! But what a vivid image
On the young lad's heart he painted.

Bitterly the young lad wept,
And many months did mourn.
But deep within his heart that day,
The captain's star was born.
-- excerpt from Part I: The Most Dangerous Man

Tales of the Captain is the story of a father's love, a mother's strength, and a vision that looks beyond the grave. More than a story, it is a poetic journey of courage, hope, and redemption, marked by underlying Christian themes and thought-provoking commentary:

"What is 'the captain's star'? It is that seed planted by the father ('He felt the pressing need to plant / A seed within the young lad's heart'); it is the vision that his father cast, the calling that his father gave him -- which grew within him as he grew until, years later, we find him leading a vessel boldly through a fearsome storm and leading men on the field of battle." -- excerpt from Commentary III: "The Most Dangerous Man"

Readers have praised the book's allegorical depth, stunning illustrations, and beautiful poetic storytelling. Tales of the Captain won the 2024 Christlit Award for Book of the Year and the 1st Place Christian Indie Award in poetry.

In the words of Louise Jane, CEO of the Christlit Book Awards, "Tales of the Captain by Christopher A. Hostettler stands as a remarkable achievement in literature, ranking among the finest works I have encountered... This is undoubtedly a 10/10 masterpiece that deserves to be celebrated and cherished."

If you love poetry, storytelling, or the pursuit of truth and beauty -- this book is for you!

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