The Wild Beneath

by Kelly Anderson

For fans of Wild Dark Shore and The Time Traveler’s Wife , a fierce, haunting story of one woman caught between her first love and a mysterious stranger who upends everything—and the two worlds that won’t let her go.

Annie MacLeod always knew she was different, growing up on a sailboat in the Pacific Northwest, navigating by stars and swimming with sea creatures alongside her parents and best friend Evan. But when a tsunami shatters her world, Annie is stranded on land and forced to confront how eccentric she is. In the wreckage, she rescues a wordless man named Walker, who emits a hum only she can hear.

Their connection is instant, electric. Walker’s touch gives Annie visions of the ocean’s hidden world, a life she’s never known but feels inexplicably drawn to. Yet even as she is pulled toward him, Evan—the steadfast love who has always been there—remains on dry land, offering the stability she may have to leave behind. Annie is torn between Evan’s grounding presence and Walker’s magnetic secrets. But then, Walker vanishes—along with the answers she needs about who she really is.

Six years later, Annie has left the sea and buried the past—until Walker’s otherworldly sound returns, pulling her back toward the ocean and the life she abandoned. The truth under the water is more ancient than she ever could have known, and Annie must confront a choice that will test her heart and determine her future.

Genres: Fiction, Magical Realism, Romance, Fantasy, Magic, Adult, Summer

384 pages, Hardcover

Expected publication August 4, 2026

Reviews

[theliterateleprechaun]

3 ⭐

A tsunami upends her enviable explorer lifestyle along with all that was solid and reliable, and Annie MacLeod soon finds herself at a crossroads; stay with what’s comfortable, stable and grounding OR risk it all for adventure, magic and secrecy.

I felt the pull of the familiar as much as I longed for her to heed the whispers of adventure. I appreciated the call to leave all that robs us of our childlike trust and sense of wonder and a unique plot focused on choices, resilience and connections.

Unfortunately, the author’s choice of writing style and format didn’t appeal to me.

I was gifted this copy and was under no obligation to provide a review.

[Brianna Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful. Breathtaking. Indescribable. Unlike anything I’ve ever read before, in the best way possible. This is a book that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page; I truly haven’t stopped thinking about it.

[bonreviewsbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the ARC.

This story is ethereal, a little haunting, mysterious and so unique. If you’ve ever felt drawn to the ocean, you need to read this book. I felt enveloped in this story and wrapped up with all of its characters. I found little pieces of myself in all of them and loved the multiple POV. Annie is complex and I didn’t mind being in the dark with her because the journey to the light was so beautiful.

There are so many beautiful themes to explore in this book: love, coming of age, resilience, unconditional love and our relationship with nature, modern day living and technology. I think I could wax poetic about it for weeks.

At first, Mara really bothered me, but I came to understand her much the same as Aiden did, and isn’t that the whole point of the story??

Will be telling everyone to read 🩵

[Tracey Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

Described as fantasy, this story was so much more than that...mystery, romance, young love, true love, family, our connection to the environment...all so perfectly balanced and real. It was heartwarming and heart wrenching at the same time. So beautifully written and so compelling that I couldn't put it down and it left me immediately wanting more once finished. It left me with that warm glow that only a superb read can for days afterwards. I’m grateful to have been able to read an advance copy and cannot tell you enough how much I highly recommend it!

[Zoe Westerduin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a beautiful read that pulled me in from the first page, and from there I couldn’t put it down. It balances romance and mystery perfectly, and I felt totally immersed in another world. I’m grateful to have been able to read an advance copy and would highly recommend!

[Aidan Busch · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basically if remarkably bright creatures and twilight had a forbidden love child

[Abby Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks Netgalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the advanced digital copy. These are the type of stories that I adore. Mostly realistic fiction, with a lot of heart, and a sprinkling of fantasy. I didn't want it to end.

[Suzanne Poulin]

What an accomplishment. Creating a novel filled with ocean magic, love, loss, and mystery takes real vision. What a stunning creative achievement. I can’t wait for the world to read it.

[schmorireads · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS BOOK. So dreamy.

🧜‍♀️ saltwater vibes
🪼 magical realism
🐚 alternating timelines
🌊 coming of age
⛵️ lyrical storytelling

This book felt like salt air, grief, mystery, and longing all tangled together.

I loved the medical threads woven into two of the main characters, one a doctor and one a nurse. The little bits of medical jargon and nursing care? Chef’s kiss.

I loved the boat being such a central part of the story. It wasn’t just a setting. It felt alive. Atmospheric, intimate, and full of secrets.

And the ocean? The author made it feel mysterious and dangerous, but also comforting. Like it was telling its own story. Like it was home.

There’s also this recurring theme of stepping away from phones, work, and the autopilot blur of life to actually live for the people we love. And honestly? Tempting. Extremely tempting. Throw my phone into the sea, babes.

And personally, I read the main character as neurodivergent, and I was very much here for it.

At its heart, this is about love, loss, family, and the kind of longing that lives deep under the surface. Soft, strange, and beautiful.

⚠️TW: brief harm to a whale, death of a parent, alcohol misuse

[Sophie · Rating 4 out of 5]

so unique, so beautiful and will be thinking about this for a long time (bonus points bc of my attachement to vancouver island and the pnw)

[Debbie Lynn Poulin]

I’ve watched Mrs Anderson pour years of heart and imagination into this story, and I’m so proud of her. She’s truly multi-talented: doctor, businesswoman, mother, artist (to name a few!) and now a novelist. This book feels immersive, mysterious, and beautifully written. I’m so excited for her release next August.

[Text Publishing]

The following reviews have been shared by Text Publishing, the publisher of The Wild Beneath.

‘Anderson’s book is ethereal, languid, crafted of language that rushes and recedes like a tide, buoying a story that reminds us sometimes the impossible is possible.’
Jodi Picoult

‘An achingly lovely book about the melodic pull of the natural world...sublime.’
Lily Brooks-Dalton, author of The Light Pirate

‘The Wild Beneath is part love story, part ode to nature, with a mystical, musical, mysterious quality that carries readers along like a gentle wave.’
Nikki Erlick, author of The Poppy Fields

‘In lush, lyrical prose, Anderson weaves a spellbinding tale of singular Annie—her loves, her losses, her profound connection to the sea. Richly imagined and unlike anything you’ve read, The Wild Beneath is at once a beautifully rendered tribute to the natural world, a layered love story, and a deft reminder of the elemental bonds that tie us to each other and to the wild at the fringes of our urban lives.’
Cathy Marie Buchanan, author of The Painted Girls

‘Drop everything and read The Wild Beneath, Kelly Anderson’s astonishing debut. Her luminous prose reveals the world that exists beneath our own, from the depths of the ocean to the wild terrain of the human heart. I was transported.’
Daisy Alpert Florin, author of My Last Innocent Year

‘In The Wild Beneath, debut author Kelly Anderson elegantly blurs the line between nature and humanity, illuminating the deep, unseen currents that connect us—to each other and to the natural world. Readers won’t so much read this novel as feel it. I’ll never look at the ocean the same way again. Absolutely dazzling.’
Sarah Penner, author of The Lost Apothecary

‘An astonishing act of imagination…asks wise, subtle questions about the line between science and magic, and suggests that both are found in the natural world…Haunting and unforgettable.’
Julia Kastner, Shelf Awareness

[betsy gentry · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was given an early copy of this book in exchange of my honest thoughts, so thank you to HarperCollins for the ARC!

This is a very unique and atmospheric story, and I was genuinely intrigued the entire time, constantly wondering where it was all heading. The premise is original and there’s a strong sense of mystery and momentum that kept me turning pages.

That said, the writing style ultimately didn’t work for me. The prose felt very short and choppy, often cutting straight to the point, and that rhythm made it difficult for me to fully sink into the story. Because of that, I struggled to connect emotionally with the characters, even though the ideas behind them were compelling.

Overall, while I didn’t love the execution, I can absolutely see how this book would resonate with readers who enjoy experimental, lyrical storytelling and unconventional narratives!!

Three stars!

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is poetic and magical. From the moment you pick it up, you can tell it's not a straightforward story and that you'll be in for a ride. The Wild Beneath follows Annie MacLeod, a young woman whose life has always been shaped by the sea. Raised on a sailboat and deeply attuned to the rhythms of the ocean, Annie’s world is shattered when a devastating tsunami destroys her coastal community and takes the people who defined her sense of home. In the aftermath, she’s left navigating grief, fractured relationships, and a lingering sense that something about the disaster and her past doesn’t quite add up.

As Annie tries to rebuild, she becomes entangled in two complicated connections: one rooted in years of shared history, and another sparked by a mysterious stranger she rescues in the wake of the storm. At the same time, subtle but unsettling changes in the environment and in the people around her hint that the tsunami may have uncovered more than it destroyed. The deeper Annie digs, the more the story shifts from recovery into something layered with quiet mystery, emotional tension, and an almost otherworldly pull.

This is one of those rare books where atmosphere does as much storytelling as the plot itself. The writing is lyrical without feeling overworked; it flows, almost like tide patterns, pulling you forward in a way that feels immersive and natural.

The ocean isn’t just a backdrop here. It’s a presence. It feels alive, unpredictable, comforting, and dangerous all at once. The same can be said for the boat, the coastline, and even the silence between characters. Everything feels intentional, layered, and deeply connected.

Emotionally, this book hits hard. It explores grief, love, identity, and belonging. Annie is a complex protagonist. She is sometimes difficult to fully understand, but always compelling. I actually appreciated being slightly “in the dark” alongside her, because the gradual unraveling of truth felt earned and meaningful.

The relationships are equally nuanced. The romantic elements are present but never overpower the story; they enhance it, adding tension and tenderness without taking center stage.

This is a slow, atmospheric read, and that won’t work for everyone. The pacing dips in the middle, especially as the story leans more heavily into introspection and emotional processing. This made me almost put it down, but I kept reading, and I'm glad I did, as it truly paid off in the end.

I also felt some side characters could have been more fully developed, and parts of the mystery remain intentionally ambiguous, which will feel powerful to some readers and frustrating to others. Overall, The Wild Beneath is not a book you race through; it’s one you experience. It’s soft, strange, emotional, and quietly haunting. A story about loss and love, about listening to what lies beneath the surface, and about the invisible threads that connect us to each other, and to the world itself.

Thank you, HarperCollins (@htpbooks) and NetGalley, for this ARC in return for my honest review. I truly enjoyed this book. I gave it ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 stars) and will be recommending it to all my social media friends and followers.

[Sydtcar · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 Stars!
Wow, this book was incredibly unique and it hooked me from the start. This book follows main character Annie and the people of her town of Hale's Landing as they deal with the after effects of a tsunami that devastated the town. Annie also finds a mysterious man washed up on the beach with no idea who he was or where he came from. The main thread of the mystery is Annie trying to determine what happened to her parents, who is this man that washed up on the beach, and what was causing her inner turmoil?

This book had an interesting structure with alternating timelines before and after the tsunami, focusing on different people. It was captivating to watch different factors push and pull the main characters in different directions, sometimes towards each other and sometimes driving them away from each other.

The setting was so mysterious and atmospheric. That combined with the magical realism and the wondering of what was actually going on with some of the characters led to a feeling of unease and anxiety. The way the author described what the characters were going through, such as Annie dealing with the sound of her surroundings being too loud, actually made me feel unsettled myself.

The Wild Beneath explored several heavy themes like family and belonging, being connected with the earth, nature, and one another, and finding one's purpose.

At no point during this book did I have any clue what the ending would be like and I still felt like we didn't get a full explanation - however I did feel that the reader gets some closure with the ending and it's one that is purposefully left a little up to the reader's interpretation.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves the ocean, nature, mysteries, soulmates, and magical realism! The writing was fantastic and I can't wait to see what Kelly Anderson writes next - it will definitely be on my list! The trigger warnings I would include for this book are death and grief. The "spice level" was low - a few explicit scenes but not written in an extremely graphic way.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and Kelly Anderson for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. This book will be out for publication on August 4, 2026.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

“The Wild Beneath” by Kelly Anderson completely pulled me under from the very first page. Set in the rugged, haunting beauty of the Pacific Northwest, the story centers on Annie, a young woman raised on a sailboat, whose life is deeply tied to the rhythms of the ocean. After a massive tsunami devastates her coastal town, the community is left fractured, entire landscapes are reshaped, and nothing feels quite as it once did. As Annie returns to shore and reconnects with people from her past, she begins to notice gaps in the story of what really happened and her past—missing details, uneasy silences, and a growing sense that the disaster may have revealed more than it destroyed.

As Annie navigates the aftermath, she’s pulled between complicated relationships, including a subtle but compelling love triangle that adds emotional depth without overpowering the plot. One relationship is rooted in familiarity and shared history, while the other challenges her sense of trust and the future she thought she wanted. At the same time, a thread of mystery runs through the story, building into something darker and more unsettling as Annie starts piecing together strange environmental shifts, lingering damage beneath the surface, and the possibility that the danger didn’t end when the wave receded.

What really stood out to me was how immersive the setting felt—it’s moody, raw, and beautifully written. The environmental themes add urgency, making the stakes feel incredibly real without ever feeling heavy-handed. I genuinely couldn’t put this one down, especially as the tension steadily builds and the emotional stakes deepen alongside the mystery. Fans of “Wild Dark Shore” will absolutely be obsessed with this one. And the ending? It left me both satisfied and still turning things over in my mind—one of those conclusions that gives you closure while still leaving space for interpretation.

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Park Row and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the advanced copy to read in exchange for my honest thoughts.

In the wake of a tsunami that took everything from Annie’s family and her town, she rescues Walker, a mysterious man, with whom she makes a unique and instant connection.

Ok, I will be straight up honest. When I saw that this book was being marketed for fans of Charlotte McConaghy and The Time Traveler’s Wife I hit that request button on Netgalley without even reading the synopsis, so I went into this totally and completely blind and wow I loved it. Mark my words - this book will be among my top favorites at the end of 2026 and a stand out debut of the year.

First, the writing. Kelly’s writing feels seasoned. And experienced. This book felt rhythmic and poetic. As if it had its own heartbeat I could feel the entire time. It was all together lovely, beautiful, other-worldly and nothing short of magical. Plot-wise, I don’t want to say too much, because I think my experience of going in blind was the way to go. So, I’ll just let you know how it felt. It was atmospheric. Mysterious. Wild. Free.

I read this book with my eyebrows furrowed - I was completely locked into the mystery and unknown that drove the story and I quite literally could not stop reading. Any book that has me turning the pages, because I have so many unanswered questions and can’t rest until I get the answers…is a good book. And gosh, I felt heavy after finishing it. Unsettled, but settled at the same time?

This book will work for readers who enjoy literary fiction with a little side of fantasy and themes of nature. Think Piranesi, Wild Dark Shore, The Unmaking of June Farrow, and The Light Pirate. This was a modern fairy tale that read like a fever dream.

[Carolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an Advance copy of this book. Thank you.

I found this book to be very immersive and interesting. While not fast paced, it draws you in. So much of this book is beautifully descriptive, especially the water scenes and what the water means to the characters.
Annie MacLeod grew up on a sailboat, that was her home. Her parents would anchor in a town in the Pacific Northwest, in the summers, reconnecting with her father's people. During her one attempt at public school in first grade, before sailing away and being home schooled, she made one, lifelong connection with Evan. Every summer Evan would come on board and the two were inseparable. As the two grow up, a real love bonds them.
A Tsunami hits the town and destroys all Annie knows and loves, including her parents, and for the first time in her life, she rejects the sea.
Evan becomes torn. His dad needs him and compels him to see to his needs, making it hard for him to be there when Annie needs him. Annie feels she has lost everything and everyone. One day when she's foraging for food, she stumbles on a man, clearly injured from the storm. She and her grandmother nurse him, Walker, back to life, and soon Walker is an important part of Annie's life, and she finds herself drawn to him like she was drawn to her mother. Despite being with him, she never knows anything about him before he arrived.
The story continues for years, and Evan, Annie and Walker continue to influence each other.
I found the book slowed down in the middle, while still interesting, there was a lot of soul searching and at times it seemed a bit hopeless.
The ending picks up with some twists, and overall, it is an engaging, beautifully written book.

[Bianca (biancamoodreads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Wild Beneath is framed as an epic love story, but the strongest love story in the book is really with the ocean and the natural world. The story follows Annie, who grew up on a sailboat and recently lost her parents in a tsunami. When a mysterious man appears on the beach, seeming almost like he belongs to another world, Annie feels instantly connected to him, as if she has known him before. Through him, Annie begins to question where she truly belongs and what kind of life she wants.

The novel follows Annie from her teenage years into adulthood, with a time jump from nineteen to her mid twenties. The jump felt a little sudden, but it didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the story. Annie’s mother was one of the most interesting characters, and I wish we had learned more about her past and Walker’s. I also really loved Evan and felt for him throughout the book. At times, the story borders on emotional cheating, but I think those moments mainly show how disconnected Annie feels from the life she is trying to live.

The writing is beautiful and descriptive, especially when it focuses on the ocean and nature. Readers who enjoy environmental speculative fiction and books like Wild Dark Shore will probably connect with this story. It also leaves some questions unanswered, but in a way that fits the tone of the novel rather than feeling unfinished. Ultimately, I couldn’t put it down, even if some sections/characters were frustrating at times, it was still a great read.

In my opinion, the main takeaway of this book is reflection on how easily modern technology can disconnect us from the beauty of the natural world, especially the ocean, as we remain absorbed in our phones and rarely pause long enough to appreciate what the Earth gives us.

For a debut, this was a standout read. I’m looking forward to watching this author grow and am excited to see what she does next!

Thank you to the publisher and HTP Hive for the e-arc via NetGalley.

[Erin Larson-Burnett · Rating 2 out of 5]

TL;DR: I really wanted to love this, and it was beautifully written…buttt I found it SO unbearably boring after the first quarter of the book.

My main issue was the characters: they felt flat and anything interesting about them was told more than shown, which made them feel very distant; I just couldn't connect with any of them, especially Annie. I reeeally did not care for Annie.

Story-wise, I was super invested for the first 20% and was very interested in the magical realism aspect, but, as with the other parts of the story, that fizzled drastically and I never felt satisfied with how things progressed or concluded. I really had to force myself to see it through but frankly wish I had DNF'ed it. Maybe it was too experimental a narrative for my want of tangible plot; it really did not work for me.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the review copy! This book is gorgeous and I have no doubt it will be a hit — it simply was not for me.

[Kelly Earls · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4/5 stars. This atmospheric fantasy swept me away with its haunting ocean magic, layered relationships, and nonstop tension. The author created such a vivid world filled with secrets, lies, love, grief, and tragic events that had me flying through the pages trying to uncover the truth behind it all. The ocean itself almost felt like a character — beautiful, dangerous, and unpredictable.

The story balances emotional family dynamics, complicated relationships, and darker twists really well, and fans of Wild Dark Shore will definitely appreciate the moody atmosphere and emotional depth woven throughout this one.

While I wasn’t completely satisfied with the ending, the journey itself was immersive and addictive enough that I still really enjoyed the overall reading experience. A solid 4-star fantasy full of mystery, heartbreak, and magical ocean lore.

[Aura C · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such an atmospheric and immersive read. The Wild Beneath feels less like a book you read and more like one you experience. The writing is lyrical without being overwhelming, and there’s this steady undercurrent of mystery that kept me completely locked in.

I loved how the story blends romance, grief, and the power of nature into something that feels both intimate and expansive. The ocean and landscape almost become characters themselves, shaping everything that unfolds. There’s a quiet intensity to it that builds slowly, and once I settled into that rhythm, I didn’t want to leave.

While the pacing and style won’t be for everyone, I really appreciated how different and ambitious it felt. It’s emotional, thoughtful, and beautifully strange in the best way.

[Carrie Gale · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Wild Beneath touched me in a way few books ever have. Kelly Anderson’s writing is so beautiful and thoughtful that it felt like stepping into a world that was alive and full of meaning. The story slowly revealed itself, and I found myself completely drawn in, eager to understand the mysteries lying just beneath the surface.

The characters felt so real, with their struggles and hopes that resonated deeply with me. Reading this book made me pause and listen to my own feelings and the quiet wisdom all around us. It’s a journey that stayed with me long after I turned the last page, gently reminding me of the importance of listening to the voice within, how we are all connected as humans, and how deeply intertwined we are with the world around us.

[Jared Kolok · Rating 5 out of 5]

Magical and ethereal. A whirlwind of a novel, an overflowing and loving ode to the ocean in all her sparkling splendor and wildness. Anderson celebrates the environment and our connection to it, terrestrial and marine, with an adoration that swept me away along with the low, slack, flood, high, and ebb tides that delimit in parts the ebb and flow of this moving and enchanting story.

Truly, this is the book I want to be able to write. It is a book I could happily continue reading forever. It is my benchmark for what I am looking for in my reading, especially those concerning the ocean.

This is a book I will gush about to all my coworkers and customers, I cannot wait to be able to get it into readers' hands in August!

[Catherine · Rating 1 out of 5]

I received this ARC as part of giveaway from Booktrovert. Thank you so much!! I was really hoping to love this one.

DNF at 16% due to undisclosed animal cruelty. The community takes axes and chainsaws to a living beached humpback whale. What the actual fuck - why do this to me. I just watched Blackfish. I can’t take this.

Someone marked this as a TW: brief harm to a whale. I get that they were trying to help. But that wasn’t brief harm. The moment was brief, but the chopping up a live whale is not just harm in my book and the distress lasts longer than a brief moment. The fact someone made this up and wrote it in a book disturbs me.

[Gillian Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ethereal. Haunting. Mystical. Cosmic. Whimsical. This is not my usual genre, but the cover and description were so enticing I submitted a request for an ARC, and to my delight received it.

This is a story about trusting your instincts and the belief that everything on the Earth is connected and tells their own stories.. if you just pay close enough attention to hear them.

I truly don’t know what else to say because this book left me speechless. If you have any interest in consciousness, folkore/myths, and our connection with nature (with subtle hints of feminism) READ THIS BOOK!

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

This work resists simplification, operating on an emotional and intellectual frequency entirely its own. From the moment I entered its world, I was enveloped by a sense of awe that never fully loosened its grip. It is exceedingly rare to encounter a book that not only captivates in the moment but continues to reverberate long after its conclusion; this is one of those rare instances. Long after the final page has been turned, its imagery, themes, and quiet power persist, lingering in the mind with an almost haunting permanence.

[Ellen Choi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness, this book is everything. I am an academic that reads one fiction novel per year but this story was so beautiful I read it twice. The storyline is gripping - it's literally a page turner. I found it impossible to NOT read the next chapter in the same way that I can't stop watching the next episode of a Korean drama. The love stories in this book are deep, swoon worthy, and heart breaking. The author's vast consciousness comes through in her ability to describe the human experience and the bridge between earth and the other worlds. If you're someone that appreciates that the ocean carries the emotions and stories of our lives, this book will feel like home.

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 A deeply immersive and imaginative book. The Wild Beneath is told in an alternating time line of the time before and after a tsunami devastates the small town of Hale's Landing, and follows Annie, who more or less grew up in the ocean. Annie seems to lose everything in the tsunami – her parents and her home – but finds a man washed ashore who helps her resurface.

My only complaint is that there was a pretty severe jump, in my opinion, to Annie’s future in the city. For a book that starts out so dreamy, the last 30% felt very rushed.

e-arc provided by Netgalley ❤️

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to BookTrovert for this ARC.
Imaginative fiction and erethereal fantasy combine in this story, making for an immersive read. Compelling ideas about the natural world are introduced and and fleshed out as the explanation to the central mystery is revealed. The descriptions of the natural world are beautiful, but I wish the characters were fleshed out as well. I had questions that were unanswered by the end of the book, but that was probably the author's intent.
I can see this book appealing to many and look forward to more from this author.