Tom Merriam joins the ship Altair as third officer under Captain Stone, initially feeling a sense of camaraderie as Stone treats him like a friend. However, as a series of mysterious crew deaths occur, Merriam becomes convinced that Stone is a power-obsessed psychopath, but his warnings fall on deaf ears.
The Ghost Ship
Tom Merriam joins the crew of the Altair as a third officer, earning the respect and mentorship of Captain Stone, who sees a younger version of himself in the ambitious newcomer.