The discovery of her ancestor’s journal sends 17-year-old alchemist Ryn Flamel on an adventure of high seas piracy to seek a mystical treasure and uncover the truth of who she really is, and who she’s meant to become. Pursued by the Pirate King Blackbeard, Ryn must overcome dark magic, superstition and betrayal, find The Philosopher’s Stone, and restore freedom to pirates in the West Indies and beyond.