Stowed Away
a modern pirate tale by Aaron Riensche.
Filled with beach bums, exotic-animal peddlers, knifewielding strangers, young lovers, ruthless assassins, modern-day pirates, and other colorful characters, Stowed Away is a fast-paced adventure that follows three mariners
off of South America as they attempt to surf and sail their
way around the continent. They don't get far though, as
their progress is constantly impeded by various mishaps and
frequent spells of dead calm, which prompt them to pour
a few cold beverages and reminisce about the events that
brought them together. Blake, the captain, regales his mates
with a tale of crime and misfortune that ruined his marriage
and his business. Iván, a novelist and professor, hunkers
belowdecks and writes a story about traveling aboard a
pirate ship. Malcolm, a recent graduate, sits in the sun and
daydreams about his time in Ecuador, living with a college
buddy's family, torn between two romances, and eventually
shocked to learn the truth behind the family business. Their
voyage comes to an abrupt end when they discover a secret
that may cost them their lives.
