First published 2020
In 1634, the world's greatest detective, Samuel Pipps, is transported to Amsterdam for trial. His loyal bodyguard Arent Hayes vows to prove Pipps' innocence. But as their ship sets sail, a dark force stalks the passengers, whispering impossible promises of death. With Pipps imprisoned, only Arent and a noblewoman named Sara can uncover the sinister secrets of the past that now threaten to sink them all. A thrilling high-seas adventure steeped in the supernatural.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, supernatural
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: high-stakes, unlikely-allies
Setting: Amsterdam, Batavia
Period: 1634
512 pages · Paperback · Sourcebooks Landmark