In the fall of 1810, Eamon* McGrath wakes up in the hold of a ship far out at sea, stolen from his New England life and family. A merchant ship has shanghaied him, Sam, Coop and Jack to replace crew lost when boarded at sea by the British Navy. Jack, already a sailor, helps the others get their sea legs and withstand the near-slavery of a sailor’s life. As Eamon circles the globe, he suffers a terrible beating, storms, the cat-o’-nine tails, and shipwreck. He is schooled in all things nautical, makes and loses friends, and joins the brotherhood of the sea.

Betrayed by life, Eamon’s bitterness nearly blinds him until he finally finds the beauty of this planet undeniable and essential. His adventure is a hero’s journey. Profoundly changed, what will he find if he makes it home again?

*(pronounced Aim-en)