In this novel about "doing the right thing," the US Coast Guard investigates an attempted hijacking that rattles a sleepy California coastal town, launching young detectives Dalton Fraser and Maddy Kane into action. With the help of a super-smart dog and a trained U.S. Navy dolphin, they investigate a series of mysterious clues that exposes criminal activity far deeper than they could ever had imagined. But their story is deemed unbelievable by the small-town sheriff, and with no support, and time running out, Dalton and Maddy form a daring plan to snare the criminals. When the plan backfires, the young teens find themselves in more trouble than they can handle. Can Dalton and Maddy not only save themselves, but stop the devious plot that threatens national security?