When a disgraced marine biologist returns to a fading coastal town in Oregon, she discovers strange patterns in the ocean that no one else seems willing to see. As the tides begin behaving in impossible ways, long buried secrets rise with them, forcing her to confront both the sea and the truth about her brother’s disappearance. In a town that survives on denial, she must decide whether to protect the people she loves or expose a danger that could swallow them whole.
’m a writer who finds inspiration in the quiet intersections between science, emotion, and imagination. My stories explore how ordinary lives can touch the extraordinary, often blending realism with wonder. I believe every piece of writing is a bridge between what we know and what we dare to dream.View all by Valerie Tyes