The Mercy of the Tide

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Set in the coastal town of Riptide, Oregon, in 1983, the narrative intertwines the lives of four individuals grappling with personal loss amidst rising tensions and eerie occurrences. Sam Finster, a grieving high school senior, and his deaf sister Trina find themselves entangled in a mystery involving a skeleton and ritualistic animal sacrifices. As Sheriff Dave Dobbs and Deputy Nick Hayslip investigate, they confront their own sorrows. The novel blends magical realism and alternate history with rich character development, appealing to fans of genre-bending literature.