The Island Treasure

The Island Treasure by John C. Hutcheson plunges listeners into a bracing maritime yarn where a runaway cabin boy narrates a voyage that becomes survival, mystery, and moral reckoning. Set amid rolling seas and the remote Abingdon Island in the Galápagos, this classic sea story (also published as The Black Man’s Ghost) follows a motley crew: an odious Down East captain, a harsh first mate, a kindly Danish second mate and carpenter, and the ship’s cook—a Jamaican man whose presence and courage give the tale its heart. A shipwreck driven ashore by a tsunami strands the crew on an island strewn with buccaneer-era treasure, launching a tense tale of loyalty, prejudice, and the clash between greed and decency. Hutcheson’s prose captures the smells, dialects, and superstitions of life at sea while exploring themes of coming-of-age, social hierarchy, and survival in an often brutal maritime world. Perfect for fans of classic literature, nautical adventure, and historical fiction, this audiobook rewards listeners who love atmospheric storytelling, rugged characters, and a richly imagined seafaring past.