Part of Oregon Files, book 3
First published 2005
Juan Cabrillo commands the Oregon, a disguised spy vessel that takes on dangerous missions for wealthy clients. His diverse crew has built their reputation handling high-stakes operations across the world's oceans. When Japanese shipping magnates approach Cabrillo, they bring an unusual problem. Pirates in Southeast Asian waters have escalated beyond typical small-scale attacks on yachts and minor vessels. Now entire commercial freighters vanish without trace. Cabrillo accepts the contract and sails into treacherous waters where the pirate threat proves far more complex than expected. The attacks mask an international conspiracy involving death and human trafficking. Cabrillo must navigate both the physical dangers of maritime combat and the political complexities of a scheme that reaches far beyond simple piracy. The mission tests his crew's skills and loyalty as they uncover the true scope of their enemies' operations.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Japan, Southeast Asia
Period: 21st-century
357 pages · Paperback · Berkley
Content warnings: violence