David Flanders wants a little terror in his life. So he is ready for a break from the humdrum rigors of his ninth grade honors classes, and spending Spring vacation at the family's cottage on Long Island Sound seems the perfect solution, especially after David meets spunky Jessie Nordvig. But the idyllic days end suddenly when David and Jessie spot a gnarled sea captain dragging a body down to the water's edge. Here is all the terror David Flanders wants--and more, much more!