First published 1895
When a violent storm leaves Captain Alvin Horn's ship disabled off the coast of Peru, he and his crew must fight for survival. But the wreckage holds a shocking discovery: a hidden cache of Incan gold. Determined to claim the treasure, Horn devises a daring plan that pits him against ruthless rivals and the unforgiving ocean. In a race against time and the elements, Horn's quest for wealth becomes a battle for his own moral redemption.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: daring-plan, race-against-time
Period: 19th-century, 20th-century
228 pages · Paperback