Liz Olfson has seen a lot in her long life, but she can still remember when she was 5 years old and into as much trouble as she could find. Unfortunately for her long suffering Mama there was a lot of trouble to get into. In Eastern North Carolina, in 1942, there were fish to catch, bootleggers to talk to, ghosts to watch out for, and a murder to solve. There is also the sea that always felt like home to her. The great depression didn't end quickly in rural Eastern North Carolina and poverty was a way of life for her family. Fortunately, her easygoing Daddy was able to keep things lively with stories that always kept Liz's spirits up.