Natalie Brennan Satterfield is eighteen years of age and over two years have passed since the meek young girl's many adventures began: trials which required she learn to draw on her own inner strength and depend on herself. Having seen her beau off to sea, his mission to defend the Satterfield merchant fleet, she and her friend Amanda see smoke on the horizon. Without hesitation the two sail Natalie's cutter to investigate. They soon realize their mistake when they discover pirates have attacked the fleet and captured one of the ships. Natalie and Amanda find themselves prisoners of the villains and must do what they can to survive the ordeal, even if that means taking command of the vessel. During the voyage, the two learn more about themselves than they ever imagined.ADVISORY - The stories in these books often describe graphic violence, strong sexual situations, nudity, alcohol consumption, drunkenness, smoking, and questionable morals which are generally applied to people who are underage in today's society.