The compelling story of a woman who wakes up on a deserted beach, disoriented and with no memory of her name, her past or why she is there.
She must fight to survive, learning to find food, make fire and seek shelter. Her senses sharpen and her instincts awaken, along with a longing for her identity and past.
As she continues to survive in the wilderness, she makes disturbing discoveries: signs of a human presence; a dead body on the beach; and finally, a seemingly feral man who also lives on the island.
Gradually, she delves deeper into the mystery of the island and her own inner self.
In the second part of the story, survival gives way to something deeper. A quiet, unsettling truth begins to surface - one that is as explosive as it is inescapable.
This psychological story of self-discovery blends elements of survival drama with lyrical depictions of nature. It explores the origins of identity, the meaning of life, and the mysterious ways in which fate can alter our path.
Bea Eschen was born in June 1964 in Freudenberg, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, where she grew up with her three siblings. As a young woman, she left Germany and went on to live, study, and work in several countries, including South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.
Today, Bea enjoys writing as a hobby, weaving elements of her life experiences into fictional stories.View all by Bea Eschen