The Navigator

Gunnar Thorkild, a descendant of a Norwegian master-mariner and a Polynesian navigator, is driven by his quest for the mythical Island of the Dead. His obsession leads him and his crew to a shipwreck on the island they sought. Stranded in a lush paradise, they must abandon their previous lives and establish new societal norms regarding power, property, and relationships to survive. This gripping narrative weaves together themes of adventure, survival, and moral courage against a backdrop of sea lore.