Maria, Emilio, the governor and her right-hand man have fled Puerto Blanco. On the small island wherethey're hiding, they've been shocked to discover the Barracuda! But its captain is no longer onboard, andthey'll have to venture inland to find him – despite the indigenous tribes who live there. Raffy, meanwhile,wasn't lucky enough to escape, and he is still in the hands of the Spanish forces and the new governor: hisformer lover and ex-prostitute Keen-Flame?