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Synopsis
In the uncharted waters of the Caribbean, far from the usual shipping lanes, lies a mysterious island surrounded by a graveyard of sunken ships--an island so remote that it's the perfect rendezvous point for a handful of Central American arms dealers and the Antoinette, a gun-smuggling cargo ship out of Miami. Amid the wreckage of ships new and old, the crew of the Antoinette--and the undercover FBI agent on board--enter what looks like a haven for modern pirates, only to discover that it hides something far more terrifying. In Washington, two Department of Defense scientists might understand what is about to happen. On an FBI ship monitoring the Antoinette's illegal trade, armed agents might be able to intervene. But this assumes that the Antoinette's crew survives their first encounter with a creature virtually unknown to man, yet whose eerie songs nevertheless echo down the corridors of mankind's darkest legends.
The Ocean Dark: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark fantasy/horror hybrid features strong violence, maritime terror, and creature attacks with likely graphic descriptions. Organized crime elements and gun smuggling set a morally gray tone with adult themes throughout.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and blood (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who love creature horror and maritime thrillers will be hooked by the remote island setting and deadly encounters with something from mankind's darkest legends.