
Roads and Revelations
When Leilani finds herself at a major crossroads in her life, she takes a chance by reaching out to
Mystery/Suspense, Romance, Thriller Ryan Maxwell 98 14th Dec, 2024
Waves of Deception is a heart-pounding tale of mystery, love, and the fight for justice set against the stunning yet imperiled backdrop of Hawaii’s oceans. Cassie Blake, a fiercely dedicated former Coast Guard specialist, returns to the islands where she once found solace and love. This time, the turquoise waters she once adored feel heavy with tension as she embarks on a desperate search for answers about her ex-partner Parker’s mysterious disappearance. Parker, a brilliant marine conservationist, vanished while investigating a dangerous and secretive operation tied to the systematic destruction of coral reefs and marine ecosystems.
Haunted by guilt over their unresolved past and driven by the hope of finding Parker alive, Cassie quickly realizes this is no ordinary case of environmental exploitation. What begins as a search for clues spirals into a high-stakes investigation into "Project Deep Blue," a sinister operation orchestrated by a powerful organization known as Aegis. Under the guise of environmental research, Aegis manipulates ecosystems for profit and control, employing industrial-scale destruction and even military-grade technology to achieve its goals.
Teaming up with Naomi Akana, a tenacious marine biologist, and Parker’s brother David, Cassie delves into a labyrinth of hidden agendas, encrypted communications, and perilous underwater dives. As they follow the breadcrumbs Parker left behind, the team uncovers chilling evidence of corporate corruption, government complicity, and a massive cover-up that puts them all in danger.
With time running out, Cassie must push past her limits and trust her instincts to uncover the truth, save the reefs, and, if possible, bring Parker back from the shadow of whatever forces took her.