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Ongoing, First published Nov 24, 2024
She boarded with her family. She left with a ghost story that wasn't hers to tell.

"... an evocative, compelling and intriguing read that will undoubtedly captivate a wide audience."

A family holiday. Nothing too out of the ordinary, right?
For Maya Jones, being shut up on a passenger ship for two weeks isn't her cup of tea. She'd rather be lounging on the California beach she calls home.
But one rainy day throws all the plans out the window. A breakdown, plus a storm? Everyone gets off the ship, except for one girl, Maya. 
And four teenage boys who hold more secrets than the ocean they sit upon. They aren't ever truly alone, either. Ghosts call for them to embrace the ocean and her sweet grasp. One boy jumps. A funeral leads rich men to the boat.
Mistaken for someone else, Maya gets kidnapped and transported across borders.
 What happens if they find out she isn't the kid they think she is?
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