The adventure continues - and the stakes have never been higher.

Commodore Richard Buchanan is called back to the New World, where fragile colonies, treacherous waters, and hidden enemies threaten the Crown’s ambitions. Tasked with leading a small squadron into the dangerous seas of the Caribbean and American coast, Buchanan must contend with unreliable officers, shifting alliances, and the ever-present menace of pirates and rival powers.

But the greatest dangers may not come from the enemy. As loyalties are tested and ambitions collide, Buchanan finds himself torn between duty, command, and the promise of a different life beyond the Navy. When a long-buried love resurfaces, it threatens to change everything he thought he wanted.

From tense naval manoeuvres to daring raids and hard-won prizes,Protective Craftdelivers a rich and immersive tale of life at sea in the age of sail. Perfect for fans of seafaring adventure and historical naval fiction.