Josh video tapes what he thinks is a diving whale off the Hawaiian island of Maui, but is actually the accidental sinking of a highly secret Soviet robot submarine. The Soviets are desperate to find the sub before the U.S. Navy does. Josh’s confidence is betrayed by a new friend, causing the spies to do anything to make Josh reveal where he saw the sub sink.
 
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.