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Foam On The Crest Of Waves
Paperback
General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781719864015
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 25 2018
Pages: 298
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Abalone Macklintock has one simple goal: joining the merpeople at the bottom of the ocean the moment she turns fifteen. She has loathed her life on land ever since a mysterious boating incident claimed her mother and uncle. Burdened with memories she cannot share with anybody, Abalone finds temporary solace in diving and collecting sea glass. Her father and her disabled aunt, though, still suffer from the loss of their spouses, and neither has any inkling that the girl they love is waiting for the day she can abandon them.
When Abalone beats up a teenage boy in a local coffee shop a few days prior to her fifteenth birthday, her small family is finally forced to deal with their secrets. Will Abalone's father and aunt be able to seize their chances for love and healing―and will the very boy she attacked manage to rip Abalone out of her dangerous dream world before she moves on to dwell in the sea?
An imaginative, brilliantly told story. Full of vivid imagery and complex characters, plus a good dose of mystery.―Dayna, reviewer, Canada
The characters are amazingly developed. I rooted for almost all of them. The world is also beautifully worked out. And all the built up suspense. You just want to know what the hell happened. Conclusion, I highly recommend to read this book!―FallingLeaves, Goodreads reviewer
A must read! It's phenomenal. I love it.―Natalie, sea glass lover, Maine
Stayed up till 3 am to finish reading... loved it!―Paulette, sea glass hunter, Oregon
This book is stunning in imagery, character, and revelation. The beautiful details of scenery and emotion absorbed my full attention.―Christine Dullnig, Goodreads reviewer
Great story and very interesting, involving, and entertaining! There was so much to see and understand that I love how it was all weaved together. Wonderful job. Five stars for intrigue, mystery, and romance intertwined in this fabulously written book!―Cheryl, early reader, USA
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