First published 2006
Nathan Quinn records whale songs in Hawaiian waters, convinced these ocean giants communicate in ways science barely understands. His research team includes Clay the photographer, Kona a young hippie, and Amy a volunteer student. They spend days on boats, dropping hydrophones into blue depths, collecting audio that might unlock cetacean secrets. But someone wants their work stopped. Unknown forces break into Nathan's laboratory, rifling through years of careful documentation. Then saboteurs sink one of his research vessels, destroying expensive equipment and threatening the project. Nathan realizes his whale song research has made him enemies. The team faces a choice between abandoning their groundbreaking work or risking everything to continue. In tropical waters where humpbacks migrate and sing their ancient melodies, Nathan must protect both his scientific mission and the people who believe in it.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, mystery, contemporary
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Hawaii
Period: Contemporary
432 pages · Paperback · GALLIMARD