CHAPTER EIGHT The little island of Lecayano was protected by a huge coral reef about five miles off its western coastline, and the only really accessible place for landing a yacht such as The Bellarion was at it's southernmost tip. On the other side of the island, the beach was fringed by bluffs and a small hilly range, and here the water was extremely deep. A magnetic reef had been constructed near the rocky fringe at the northeastern end of Lecayano to prevent unwanted ships from attempting a landing. It could also be used to draw an unsuspecting vessel onto the submerged reef which protruded in a gigantic triangle near the one likely cove for landing. The two sadistic partners had built this a few years ago with the intention of protecting themselves against unwanted intruders and a

