Tayo, a 24-year-old boat mechanic in Lagos, has spent years wondering what happened to his father, who vanished at sea. When a mysterious old man gives him a map leading to an island that does not appear on modern charts, Tayo discovers that the map is dated the exact day his father disappeared. His search takes him across violent seas, into the path of dangerous pirates, and finally to an island filled with gold, secrets, and supernatural forces. But on the Island of Danger, treasure is never free. Tayo must choose between unimaginable wealth and something far more valuable.
They emerged one after another.The Guardians.Tall, thin creatures formed from coral, driftwood, stone and human bone.They had arms.They had legs.But where their faces should have been were only dark, empty holes.Mama Zara raised her gun."Stay back!"She fired.The bullet struck one of them.Nothing happened.She fired again.Still nothing.A Guardian moved towards her.Mama Zara tried to run.Its hand tou ...
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