Set in a small coastal town, this novel follows two men, Marco and Julian, who were childhood best friends but lost touch after a falling out in their teens. Now in their thirties, Marco returns to the town as a celebrated marine biologist to investigate a mysterious ecological phenomenon, while Julian runs the family-owned inn they both once dreamed of escaping.
As Marco's investigation unravels the secrets of the ocean, their shared history resurfaces—along with long-buried feelings. But their journey is complicated by local gossip, a looming corporate threat to the town's ecosystem, and a secret Marco has kept hidden for years.
