Life aboard the mercenary ship Man o’ War is rarely dull as hurricanes, jellyfish, and man-eating squid pose daily doses of danger. As intrigue and subterfuge from enemies old and new begin to surround its captain, the infamous Miranda Stillwater, even an uncanny sense of direction won’t be enough to help Compass Rose navigate these dangerous straits. As dark secrets bubble to the surface, Rose learns the only person who can save her herself from disaster.