Cat has joined the Brethren in their mission to overcome an even greater evil — the Merchant, a shadowy figure who lives to feed the needs of the evildoers. Cat isn't the only one with a mission, reformed pirate Declan Ross is certain Bartholomew Thorne is still alive and his mission is to find the evil pirate and put an end to his vicious marauding once and for all.

Slowly, the different missions find themselves coming together — the good and the evil for the showdown to end all showdowns. It's rip-roaring action for any pirate adventure fan with high-raising stunts, near misses, explosions, and plenty of swordplay. The ending of this novel called out less loudly for a next installment — but you never know. Wherever evil sails the high seas, the good men of this series may just be called upon to return, bringing an exciting time to readers again.