First published 2015
Tim watches a girl fall past him and hit the ground. She appears dead but suddenly stands and walks away. This is Maud, and this moment marks the beginning of everything for Tim. He finds himself drawn to her, wanting to save her and connect with her. But Maud shows no signs of needing rescue. She works demanding hours and finds peace sailing alone on the water. She has mastered the art of survival and seems complete without him. When crisis strikes, Maud does what she always does. She turns to the sea. She embarks on a solo voyage that will push her beyond her limits and transform everything she knows. The ocean becomes her refuge and her test. Tim remains on shore, still wanting to reach the woman who walked away from death and may now be sailing toward something else entirely.
Genres: fiction, drama, adventure, contemporary
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, redemption
336 pages · Hardcover · Sceptre