Two years after the deaths on Skull Ridge, Sam's life whirls with the countless duties as Bloody Anne's first mate. New issues appear faster than she can smooth them. Anne’s impatience over the Stein Box grows, while a mercenary appears to steal the Stein Box back. Rival crews demand recompense for past transgressions. Sam must grapple the consequences barreling toward her before dissension among the crew lands a knife in her back.