Raised in the island world of southeast Alaska, sixteen-year-old Robbie Daniels jumps at the chance to work as a deckhand on a salmon troller captained by legendary fisherman Tor Torsen. Catching king salmon from dawn till dusk, Robbie is living his dream -- until he discovers his mysterious captain's dark secret. Tor is illegally searching the coastline for historic metal plaques buried by early Russian explorers. When Robbie learns the value of these hidden treasures, he fears he may know too much tosurvive. Tor's wrath and a violent storm at sea put Robbie's courage and wits to the ultimate test.
Author Biography
Will Hobbs is the award-winning author of 11 previous novels for young readers, including Far North, Ghost Canoe, and The Maze. Six of his books have been chosen by the American Library Association as Best Books for Young Adults.Visit Will Hobbs on the web at www.WillHobbsAuthor.com
