by Jon Ronson
First published 2024
When a routine fishing trip goes catastrophically wrong, Callum finds himself alone on the open sea, his boat destroyed and his companions lost. With dwindling supplies and the vast, indifferent ocean all around him, he must summon every ounce of his will to stay afloat and find a way to safety. As the days pass and the elements wear him down, Callum's thoughts turn to his estranged family and the life he may have left behind. In his darkest moments, he discovers an unexpected resilience and the will to persevere against all odds.
Genres: fiction, drama, adventure, contemporary
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: man-vs-nature, survival
496 pages · Paperback