Alex has a crew and a ship. Now, he just needs to reach Magnus Hortus to cross into the Dark Meridian. The only problems are the legion of Military Police, bounty hunters, and other outlaws that stand in his way. Will Alex and his crew make it to the Dark Meridan so that they can finally reach the new world and discover the truth about the world? Volume 07: Gilded Cove: A chance encounter in the nightsea runs Alex afoul of the Benbeck Pirates. Taking refuge on a flickering island to hide away from the chase, he discovers an entire temple covered in gold. What mysterious creatures inhabit the jungle, and who is their protector who can fight Alex to a standstill?