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Original hand-drawn map of Neverland by Steve Harris Jr.

Captain James

A Peter Pan retelling from Captain Hook’s perspective

By Steve Harris Jr.

What if the man you knew as the villain had a story of his own?

Captain James reimagines the world of Peter Pan through the life of Captain James “Hook” Blackson. This darker retelling explores identity, power, loyalty, and the history behind the labels of hero and villain.

Written by Black independent author Steve Harris Jr., Captain James challenges the colonial lens of a familiar story and makes room for voices too often pushed aside. For readers drawn to dark fantasy, historical fantasy, and retellings that question whose version of events we inherit.

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ISBN: 9798317818555

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About the author

Steve Harris Jr. is an author, artist, and emergency physician with Baltimore roots. His writing and original artwork explore identity, perspective, and who gets to tell the story.

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