Chapters 11-14 Summary

Hatch joins Neidelman on the Cerberus, where Neidelman shows him the computer and other equipment. The boat is a converted whaling ship and contains many weapons. They talk to Kerry Wopner who he explains how the equipment is hooked up to the island and how it functions and will be controlled from the command center on the island. Malin asks questions and receives answers. Neidelman leaves and Kerry takes Malin to Christopher St. John's work area where Christopher explains the de-encryption on which he is working. They explain how Thalassa estimated the treasure to be worth two billion dollars. The historian goes on to relate stories of how Ned Red functioned and how he and Kerry are working together to decode Macallan's journal. They even show him the code.

Chapter Twelve has Hatch relaxing on the porch of his house. He...