Alicia, a friend of Josh Ladd's sister, repeatedly takes dangerous risks in Hawaiian waters, yet is inconsiderate and ungrateful when Josh and Tank Catlett save her life. Her recklessness continues until the boys decide not to risk their lives to save her anymore. Their resolve is tested when waves sweep Alicia into a partially-submerged cave where almost no one survives.
 
Twelve-year-old Josh Ladd longs to see his best friend who moved to Hawaii. On the way home from his California school a stranger approaches Josh to ask suspicious questions. This small incident turns into major danger when Josh and his family fly to Hawaii and the mysterious stranger follows them. The friends are thrust into all kinds of high adventure and danger throughout the 15-book series.
 
Lee Roddy, a best-selling author and award-winning novelist, has written more than sixty books including this popular series for young readers. The adventure-packed books follow the Ladd family around the world. These Christian -based novels are ideal for young boys, ages 8 to 12 and reluctant readers.