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From the critically acclaimed and award-winning author Tom McAuliffe comes 'Against the Current-From The Streets to the Sea', a riveting tale of survival, resilience, and the unbreakable human spirit in the face of nature's raw power.
Maria Alvarez, a young and driven marine biologist with a past she can't outrun, embarks on what should be a routine contact aboard the MV Providence, a modest fishing vessel captained by a pragmatic and seasoned Captain. But the sea has its own plans. When an unrelenting storm turns their journey into a fight for survival, Maria is cast adrift, the lone survivor of the shipwreck, awakening on a desolate island in the Pacific far from civilization.
With no rescue in sight and the odds stacked against her, Maria must summon every ounce of strength and ingenuity to endure. Struggling to adapt to the island's unforgiving terrain, she builds shelter, finds food, and discovers unexpected reserves of resilience within herself. Yet the loneliness is a constant predator, gnawing at her resolve as she wrestles with guilt over those she lost and the life she left behind.
As the days stretch into months, Maria transforms from a woman consumed by self-doubt into a survivor who thrives against all odds. Her battle with the elements becomes a journey of self-discovery, forcing her to confront the emotional storms she's avoided for so long. But will she hold on long enough for a distant ship to appear on the horizon, or will the island claim her as another of its secrets?
'Against the Current' is more than just a survival story; it's a gripping exploration of the delicate balance between humanity and nature, of solitude and strength, and of the indomitable will to endure. With vivid descriptions, heart-pounding tension, and unforgettable characters, McAuliffe takes readers on an unforgettable journey that will leave them breathless and inspired.
Prepare to lose yourself in a story as unpredictable and powerful as the ocean itself. For fans of 'The Martian' and 'Life of Pi', Against the Current is a must-read novel that will stay with you long after the final page!
About the author
Tom McAuliffe is an award winning Author living on Florida's Emerald Coast. He's a former Photojournalist with the US Navy's Combat Camera Group and a graduate of the DOD's Mass Communications program at Syracuse University as well as a magazine Editor and Writer with more than 25 years of by- lines.
