L. A. Meyer (1942–2014)

Author of Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy

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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

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Series

Bloody Jack Adventures

Works by L. A. Meyer

Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman and Fine Lady (2004) 1,023 copies

Under The Jolly Roger: Being an Account of the Further Nautical Adventures of Jacky Faber (2005) 833 copies

In the Belly of the Bloodhound: Being an Account of a Particularly Peculiar Adventure in the Life of Jacky Faber (2006) 732 copies

Mississippi Jack: Being an Account of the Further Waterborne Adventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman, Fine Lady, and Lily… (2007) 642 copies

My Bonny Light Horseman: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, in Love and War (2008) 524 copies

Rapture of the Deep: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Soldier, Sailor, Mermaid, Spy (2009) 422 copies

The Wake of the Lorelei Lee: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, on Her Way to Botany Bay (2010) 335 copies

The Mark of the Golden Dragon: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Jewel of the East, Vexation… (2011) 273 copies

Viva Jacquelina!: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Over the Hills and Far Away (2012) 231 copies

Boston Jacky: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Taking Care of Business (2013) 168 copies

Wild Rover No More: Being the Last Recorded Account of the Life & Times of Jacky Faber (2014) 164 copies

The Bloody Jack Adventures Boxed Set: Volumes 1–3 (2015) 7 copies

The Clean Air and Peaceful Contentment Dirigible Airline (1972) 4 copies

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

Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious… by L. A. Meyer

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.

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libraryofemma | 116 other reviews | Apr 18, 2024 |

Viva Jacquelina!: Being an Account of the Further… by L. A. Meyer

A little disappointing. I love a good Jacky romp but this story seemed to start loosing the flavor of the others.

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JHolmes95003 | 17 other reviews | Apr 1, 2024 |

Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious… by L. A. Meyer

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)

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LibrarianDest | 116 other reviews | Jan 3, 2024 |