Atarangi, Michael, and Siu have crossed the Southern Alps and settled in Hokitika just as a new gold rush takes a firm grip of the town. There they’d hoped to carve out a new life in peace. But they’re about to get the shock of their young lives. When a ship crosses the notorious Hokitika Bar there are some unwelcome visitors aboard, and they come with wicked intentions. The children are totally on their own, powerless against the forces of evil. Or are they? “James has saved the best for last. This book is positively riveting - I was gripped from the first page to the last!” Adele Broadbent whatbooknext.com “Excitement, adventure, action, friendship – a perfect mix of what you look for in a great story!” Rosemary Tisdall Children’s literature consultant / Trustee, Storylines Children’s Literature Trust