The Arm of the Starfish (Polly O'Keefe, 1)

by Madeleine L'Engle

First published 1965

Adam, a gifted marine biology student, meets the beautiful Kali at the airport on his way to work for renowned scientist Dr. O'Keefe. But his chance encounter with Kali sets off a deadly power struggle, as he finds himself torn between her seductive wiles and the trusting adoration of Dr. O'Keefe's daughter, Poly. As the danger intensifies, Adam must choose a side that could affect the entire world. At the heart of it all is Adam's struggle to navigate the tangled web of loyalty, deception, and the unpredictable forces that threaten to consume him.

Genres: science-fiction, romance, adventure, mystery, contemporary, family-drama

Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water

272 pages · Paperback

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