Goodreads asked Scott Lothian:

Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Scott Lothian My most recent book, Deep Waters, was written as a back story for my first novel and was inspired by the many self-told stories of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. Brave men such as Edgar Harrell, who just recently passed away—may he rest in peace, telling their first-hand accounts with truly experienced emotion was the driving force behind this book. Reading and hearing these stories on the internet forced my hand and I began writing a “what if” story about the “full” life arc of a man on the USS Indianapolis [spoiler – ultimately to create a heroic overcoming of a life not under his control]. This book is dedicated to the brave crew of the Indy and chronicles the life of a 15yo high school quarterback who has everything and then is thrust into decision after decision controlling his life and forcing him to take paths not of his choosing.

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