The Shark House: A Novel [Paperback]

'The Shark House?shimmers with a potent mix of drama, danger, and atmosphere you can feel. Drawn along by its restless, romantic current, you'll discover that what swims beneath the ocean's surface is less startling than that which lurks in the dark reaches of memory. Dr. Minnow Gray is a thoroughly modern heroine--smart, strong, and self-possessed, yet full of tenderness toward the misunderstood objects of her affection. If women had a Shark Week all their own, this book would be it.''An immersive, evocative setting; a unique and compelling mystery; a tenacious, courageous heroine working in a man's field--The Shark House has so many things going for it, but it's the emotional depths this story swims in that make it absolutely unforgettable. Stunning, brutal, and hopeful all at once, The Shark House will sweep you away.''Atmospheric and heartfelt, Sara Ackerman's The Shark House is a dazzling portrait of the beautiful, important, complex relationships between humans and nature, humans and science, and humans and one another. The author's passion and respect for Hawai'i--its people, its creatures, its land, and its sea--shine on every page. Readers seeking to be transported into a world of rich culture, vibrant descriptions, and fascinating characters will fall in love with this book.'This is a perfect read for those who enjoy stories with a strong woman lead and novels focused on nature. The Hawaiian setting is alluring.Set in 1998 Hawai'i, this nostalgic women's fiction combines the atmosphere and family dynamics of The Cliffs with the drive of a heroine working in a male dominated field in Lessons in Chemistry.

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A haunting mystery beneath the ocean’s surface. One woman’s reckoning with the past. Long-buried secrets waiting to rise.

Hawai’i, 1998. When a string of rare shark attacks unsettles the once-peaceful Kohala coast, marine biologist Minlƒ