Bait

by Kyle Robert Kopp

Beneath the serene and tranquil waves of the sea lives a vicious world of predators and prey. For Shermarke, a young Somalian boy who has escaped the death and decay of his desert home, his new found life as a renegade pirate has led him to the belief that he is the predator above the ocean's surface. He is quickly lured into a life of excess gratification and a world beyond his wildest imaginations. But an unexpected encounter with a mysterious sailboat quickly forces him to the realization that there is something much more ferocious then mortal men cutting through these waters, and his imaginations could never have conjured such a demon from the depths. The question he must face now is can he atone for all of his sins, and, more importantly, will that be enough to save him?

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 10, 2013

About the author

Born and raised in Long Beach, California, Kyle showed an early interest in story telling. By ten years old he was already a professional stage actor in the Los Angeles area and, after earning a BA in Drama from the University of California, set out with dreams of breaking Hollywood. After the birth of his children he decided to settle down into a "grown-up" life with a steady income, but his passion for story telling never faded. Kyle continued to create thrilling adventures and wonderful plot lines, typering feverishly while his children slept at night.

Reviews

[Ari · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book deserved its five stars because I found myself wondering. Wondering and thinking many things while reading this. Sure, I enjoy a good leasure fantasy book to take myself away from responsibility, or a romance to forget about the loneliness of reality. But, every so often you come across a book that makes you think, and in this case, this book made me think of betrayal and the inevitability of death. I think it’s important to read books that work the engines of our brains.

In this book, I could relate to the main character, his mistakes, his regrets, and his faults. He’s imperfect. And that makes him understandable.

I really enjoyed reading this book, and I enjoyed the shocking ending even more so.

So yes. This book deserves its 5 stars, and I think everyone should have the opportunity to read it.

[Laura Sager · Rating 4 out of 5]

Suspenseful and thrilling but ends so abruptly it definitely leaves you wanting more.