Mike Hartner

 Born of the working class in **England**, young Walter Crofter runs away from his dysfunctional family to seek fun and adventure. Becoming first mate on a trade ship, not only does Walter save the captain's life more than once, he excels at his position to find wealth, love, and happiness. Dealing with England’s **Royal Navy**, pirate ships, and sugar and tobacco runs, Walter is the protagonist that either finds luck or has a strong character that catapults him to a coveted social status during the Elizabethan era. 

First in the series, this **action and adventure **tale for **teens and adults **begins the life of a man born for the sea.