“A zesty, if flawed, historical adventure that’s worth a read to witness the love that the author lavishes on his characters...”

KOA KAI

The Story of Zachary Bower and the Conquest of the Hawaiian Islands
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Discover KOA KAI: The Story of Zachary Bower, independently published by D.R. Pollock

While growing up on a farm in New England, Zachary Bower does not have much time to play. But when he is not doing chores and learning to read and write, he happily reenacts the glory of his brother's stories of fighting the British during the War of Independence. After his mother tragically died in 1789, Zachary's uncle invites him on his next expedition at sea. As the thirteen-year-old boy heads to sea in his uncle's barque, he becomes a competent seaman while enduring the rounding of Cape Horn and sailing to Spanish California. After Zachary is separated from his ship and injected into the crew of a Hawaii-bound schooner, the vessel is attacked soon after arriving off Maui, leaving Zachary and one other crewman as the only survivors. Zachary, the schooner, and its weapons are acquired from the local chief by Kamehameha. Zachary is trained and is transformed into a warrior in Kamehameha's Army.

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“Tony Harte And The Boys From Avondale”

Discover the story of Tony Harte, his friends, and his lovers during the exciting Roaring 20s and the tough times of the 1930s Great Depression.

The story is set mainly in Chicago, known for its political machines and famous gangsters like Al Capone and Bugs Moran. Tony’s journey to success in the big city begins with his school years.

Tony attended Avondale School, a boys’ boarding school northwest of Chicago. Founded in 1897 by Edward ‘Cap’ Bagley as an orphanage, Avondale became a respected boarding school by the 1920s.

C.W. Pollock wrote about his experiences in the late 1920s and early 30s. His son, D.R. Pollock, who published his first novel “Koa Kai” in 2019, turned his father’s stories into this novel. Both Pollocks had successful careers—C.W. in industrial photography and D.R. in engineering and construction.

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What readers are saying

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If you want to read a great book, I suggest this one. It's a great story line and the author makes it a great page-turner. I can't wait to see if there will be a sequel.
NESSA FROM AMAZON

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Learn about sailing and Hawaiian history while reading the story of a young man growing up just after the American Revolution. Zachary grows from a young teenager to a brave young man during his trials and tribulations when he is captured by the famous Hawaiian natives who united the Hawaiian Islands just before the nineteenth century. I loved it.
BECKY ELLISOR FROM AMAZON

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Koa Kai is an accurate historical drama of the events which occurred in Hawaiian Islands, with a fictional twist. Don Pollock injects his extensive nautical knowledge and sailing experience into his main character, Zachary. Zachary is a young New England boy thrust onto a sailing ship, in the late 1770's, heading toward the Pacific Ocean. Throughout the book, Zachary listens, learns and grows in knowledge, experience and character. This book is Informative and enjoyable reading! I liked the book!
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BOOK’s REVIEWS

Blue Ink Review
Self-Publishing Review​
Kirkus Review​
Forewood Review​

About the author

D.R. POLLOCK has been an avid sailor for over 50 years, including a crew member for one year on Elissa, the Texas Tall Ship. The years of sailing adventures and misadventures inspired several sections of this book. He is widely traveled and lived in a dozen states including six years in Hawaii. Pollock holds a BBA from Georgia State University and an MBA from Drexel University.
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