The Wharf belongs to everyone. But everyone knows it belongs to Jack.
Washed from his home when the levee breaks, a small stray terrier survives the flood -- only to face something even more dangerous in its aftermath.
Wounded by the newly crowned King of the Wharf Rats and left with only one eye, Jack disappears into the hills. When he finally returns, the frightened little dog the town once knew is gone. In his place is One--Eyed-Jack - King of the Rat Terror of the Wharf.
But when Captain West and Wretched Heathen sail into port, Jack may discover that even a dog who belongs to no one can still choose where -- and with whom -- he belongs.