An Ocean Life by T.R. Cotwell

Legend mixes with mortality in An Ocean Life by T.R. Cotwell, an unpredictable dive into the nuances of nature and the loyalty of the human heart.

When a perennial entrepreneur takes a vacation to Hawaii, he intends to reconnect with his family and disconnect from the world of investors and startups. However, he soon learns that the wrecking ball of his career isn’t the biggest danger in his life when he undergoes an inexplicable transformation during an early morning dive session. Using his lifetime of marine knowledge and his newfound abilities, he must find his way back to his freshly heartbroken family before the dangers of the deep claim him for good.

Offering a mystical premise beneath a powerful family drama, this novel asks how far one man will go to retake his humanity, mixing far-flung fantasy with real science – and real emotion. Extensive exposition on boating, marine life, diving technicalities, and other plot details ground the book in reality, despite the suspension of disbelief required. Mark’s internal narrative is consistently engaging and informative, the limited 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.

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