About this audiobook

Thirteen-year-old Mia Kingtide can do what no one else can: breathe beneath the waves, understand sea life, and feel the ocean's pulse as if it were her own. Off the coast of Pacific Grove, a strange machine crawls across the seafloor, harvesting rock samples. No research vessels. No permits. Just whispers of "clean innovation" and limitless profit. When old names reappear and familiar ships return, Mia realizes this is more than exploration-it's exploitation. With her dad Luke, her sea-lion friend Luna, and new allies above and below the surface, Mia races to uncover the truth before Monterey Bay's sanctuary is lost to greed. Blending real marine science with heart-pounding adventure, The Vanishing Sanctuary dives into a world where the ocean fights back-and one girl must decide how far she'll go to defend it.

Magic

Nature

Coming of Age

Adventure

Hero

Rebellion

Family

Billionaire

Hopepunk

Conspiracy

Political Intrigue

Found Family

Exploration

Crime

Audiobook details

GenreAction and Adventure, Science and Nature

Length3 hrs 21 mins

Publish dateFeb 28, 2026

LanguageEnglish

About the author

Luke Kilpatrick

Luke Kilpatrick, based in Sand City along California’s stunning Pacific Coast, is a passionate storyteller and explorer of all things California. His books delve into the beauty, culture, and spirit of the coastal regions and the Golden State at large. An avid scuba diver, photographer, surfer, and boater, Luke brings his deep connection to the ocean and outdoors to life in his writing and his puzzle books. With a career that began in graphic design and software development, Luke transitioned to developer marketing and relations, where he’s excelled for over 15 years.View all audiobooks by Luke Kilpatrick