Debut novel by Shelby Van Pelt offers fresh, original storytelling for readers
Intricate friendship between a grieving widow and a giant Pacific octopus drives the narrative
Themes of reckoning, hope, and the healing power of connection resonate deeply
Engaging prose and emotional character development make it a compelling read
Summarized by Shop
After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night cleaner shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium.
Ever since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat over thirty years ago keeping busy has helped her cope. One night she meets Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium who sees everything, bu
Author
Shelby Van Pelt
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication Date
April 2024
Format
Hardcover, Paperback
Genre
Literature, Fantasy, Family, Supernatural, Thriller & Suspense, Drama