First published 2018
This fictional voyage narrative follows explorers charting unknown waters across uncharted routes around the globe. The crew faces the constant tension between discovery and survival as they navigate territories no sailor has crossed before. Their captain must balance the crew's safety against the mission to complete this unprecedented circumnavigation. The ship encounters storms, strange lands, and the psychological strain of venturing into the complete unknown. Each day brings new challenges as they sail further from familiar waters. The central conflict emerges between the human desire to explore and the fear of what lies beyond the edges of known maps. At its heart, this story captures the courage required to push past the boundaries of the familiar world.
Genres: fiction, historical-fiction, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: courage, exploration, survival
Period: 19th-Century
368 pages · Paperback · Palala Press