Man At Sea

In 1941, Joe Zarb's life is turned upside down when a telegram arrives with news of his papa, Victor. Twenty years later, Beth and Stuart travel to Malta seeking revenge for the burns Stuart suffered in the war. When they find Joe and a man purporting to be his papa, a chain of events is set in motion that sheds new light on what happened two decades before. Man at Sea is an intimate and expansive thriller that pulses with mysteries, secrets, and surprises.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Fly on the Wall Press

In the heart of 1941, amidst the chaos and devastation of war, the life of eleven-year-old Joe Zarb was about to undergo a seismic shift. The war had transformed the landscape into a desolate realm of rubble, where dogfights filled the skies, and soldiers saluted with unwavering allegiance. However, amidst this tumultuous backdrop, a telegram arrived, bearing news that would shatter the fragile world Joe had known. His papa, Victor, had been injured, and the future he had envisioned was suddenly clouded with uncertainty.

Twenty years later, as Malta embarked on a quest for independence from the British Empire, a nurse named Beth and a former RAF pilot named Stuart found themselves on the island. Beth, driven by a longing for closure and the desire to reconnect with the son of her wartime husband, Victor, embarked on her journey. Stuart, on the other hand, carried a heavy burden of revenge, fueled by the horrific burns he had suffered during the war. As fate would have it, their paths converged, and they encountered Joe and a man who claimed to be his papa.

In this intricate web of lies and secrets, a chain of events was set in motion that would unravel the mysteries of the past and shed light on the events that had shaped Joe's life. As they delved deeper into the story, Beth and Stuart discovered that Joe's papa was not who he claimed to be, and the truth behind the scars that haunted Stuart's face was more profound than they could have imagined.

Through their journey, Beth and Stuart learned the true meaning of sacrifice, forgiveness, and the power of love. They discovered that sometimes, the greatest revenge is not seeking retribution, but rather finding a way to heal the wounds that have left scars on our hearts. Man at Sea is a captivating tale that unfolds like a symphony of mysteries, secrets, and surprises. It is both timely and historical, offering a rich tapestry of implication and action. Like the vast ocean, the story sweeps through time with swiftness, depth, exhilaration, and ultimately leaves us with an unpredictable conclusion.

Praise for Man at Sea has been pouring in from acclaimed authors and literary critics alike. Kevin MacNeil, an award-winning novelist and Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Stirling, hailed the book as "intimate and expansive." He praised its ability to "pulse with mysteries, secrets, and surprises," and noted that it was "both timely and historical, at once rich in implication and action." MacNeil further remarked that the story was "swift, deep, exhilarating, and ultimately unpredictable," likening it to the vastness of the sea itself.

In conclusion, Man at Sea is a masterpiece of storytelling that will leave readers captivated and yearning for more. It is a testament to the power of human resilience, the complexities of love, and the enduring impact of the past. Whether you are drawn to the historical setting of Malta during World War II or the intricate web of lies and secrets that unfold, this book will transport you to a world where the truth is hidden just beneath the surface, waiting to be discovered. So, grab a copy of Man at Sea and prepare to be immersed in a tale that will leave you pondering long after the last page.

Weight: 212g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913211806