by James Jones
First published 2011
Ron Grant stands among the finest playwrights of his generation, trailing only Tennessee Williams in raw talent. Yet success fails to make him feel whole. He vacations in Jamaica with his mistress, a cold woman who treats him like a prize possession. His mind drifts to New York City and a young woman he met before departing. The pressure mounts until the brilliant writer nearly breaks apart. Then he discovers salvation beneath the waves. His first deep-sea dive captivates him with the reef's beauty. He returns again and again, diving longer and deeper until his troubles dissolve. But no man can breathe underwater indefinitely. His growing obsession pushes him toward ever greater dangers that will transform his existence forever.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, 20th-century, adventure
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, redemption
Setting: Jamaica, New York City
Period: 20th-century
752 pages · Kindle Edition · Open Road Media