Introduction

A timeless classic of modern-day piracy from the acclaimed master of action and suspense.

The Voyage

Aboard the SS Campari, all is not well. For Johnny Carter, the Chief Officer, the voyage has already begun badly; but it’s only when the Campari sails that evening, after a succession of delays that he realises something is seriously wrong.

Rising Tension

A member of the crew is suddenly missing and the stern-to-stern search only serves to increase tension. Then violence erupts and suddenly the whole ship is in danger.

Questions and Mysteries

Is the Campari a victim of modern day piracy? And what of the strange cargo hidden below the decks?