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An Ocean Life

T. R. Cotwell

Following years of grappling with financial challenges, Mark at last secures the vital funding required to sustain his ailing company. Filled with a profound sense of relief and newfound optimism, Mark decides to celebrate by treating his family to a long-awaited vacation-a chance to temporarily escape the pressures that have weighed heavily on them for so long. He also yearns to reignite the spark in his marriage.


However, their peaceful retreat is abruptly shattered when fate intervenes, thrusting Mark into the depths of uncertainty and peril. A sudden and terrifying encounter with an apex predator leaves Mark stranded and isolated, adrift in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Cut off from civilization and grappling with the harsh realities of survival, Mark is forced to confront his own limitations and vulnerability. With no tools or technology at his disposal, he must rely solely on his ingenuity, resourcefulness, and unwavering determination to navigate the treacherous waters and find his way back home to his loved ones.


Every day becomes a grueling battle for survival as Mark faces relentless challenges-from battling the elements to evading predators and overcoming his own inner demons. Yet, amidst the chaos and uncertainty, Mark's journey takes on a deeper significance, evolving into an extraordinary odyssey-a quest for redemption, self-discovery, and the resilience of the human spirit.


Fast-paced and thrilling, An Ocean Life breathlessly takes the reader through adventure after adventure, reeling from one cliffhanger to the next.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Benthic Press
  • Publish Date: May 1st, 2024
  • Pages: 346
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.72in - 1.02lb
  • EAN: 9798990583719
  • Categories: Science Fiction - Action & AdventureThrillers - SuspenseThrillers - Technological

Praise for this book

"An unpredictable dive into the nuances of nature and the loyalty of the human heart. Offering a mystical premise beneath a powerful family drama, this novel mixes far-flung fantasy with real science - and real emotion. Mark's internal narrative is consistently engaging and informative, the dialogue is purposeful and believable, and the emotional exploration of grief and loss is done with profound delicacy. Whether you're an ocean lover, fantasy fan, or action reader, this multifaceted and otherworldly novel is a uniquely gripping deep-sea adventure."

-Self-Publishing Review

"A gripping odyssey brimming with twists in cinematic prose into a harrowing fight for life and self-discovery." - Reedsy

"An exciting and action-packed deep-sea adventure set against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. A well-crafted multifaceted tale, it intertwines science fiction, a transformative journey, and the drama of a family's courage and resilience." - Reader's favorite