The first book of the series regaling the misadventures of Captain Ray De Soleil, a boring guy from the Midwest who decides to move to the Virgin Islands to run day charters from his catamaran. Finding a home in the islands, he quickly discovers he is surprisingly comfortable with the rebels, rogues, misfits and brigands that fill the Caribbean. His Midwest grounding often conflicts with the anything-goes attitude, leading to misadventures only endured by his quick wit, charming personality and common sense.