Daniel Beckett Routledge is the younger brother to the oh-so-famous John B Routledge. Their father disappears at sea, presumed dead, but both boys deny that. There's no was their dad was just... gone. Like the snap of their fingers... gone. Neither could believe it. So, as this treasure hunt takes up their summer, Daniel is right next to John B. It's rough, you know. Being 15 years old, basically taking care of yourself while your father is presumed dead at sea, and trying to remain at home with your older brother because that's all you've got left in your life. Unfortunately, for Daniel Beckett Routledge, things just don't seem to be going right, and It's rough is now an understatement.