Sally Jones is not only a loyal friend she's an extraordinary individual In overalls or in a maharaja's turban this unique gorilla moves among humans without speaking but understanding everything She & the Chief are devoted comrades who operate a cargo boat A job they are offered pays big bucks but the deal ends badly & the Chief is falsely convicted of murder For Sally Jones this is the start of a harrowing quest for survival & to clear the Chief's name Powerful forces are working against her & they will do anything to protect their secrets