In a day, an idyllic boat excursion can go from enjoyable to life-threatening and even deadly as depicted in news articles of shipwrecks and sinking yachts.
For retired US Army veteran, E. M. Cole, the subject of a mysterious boat wreck inspired a novel. In his book debut, “The Called Storm,” two friends John and Jake are stranded on a deserted island after a harrowing storm shipwrecks their sailboat. Lucky to be alive, the pair must work together to survive while searching for John’s missing wife and young son. As a former Secret Serviceman turned database engineer, John senses there is more to the situation than meets the eye. Relying on his instincts, he’ll need to solve the mystery to save his family before it’s too late.
Drawing from his army day experiences, Cole considered the body’s stress response when faced with danger to craft his characters’ reactions to the crisis they find themselves in. Tossed overboard into the icy ocean, protagonist John is rescued by his friend, and after coming to on an unknown shore, he weighs the reality of the situation against his desire to uncover the truth and find his family. Promising heart-pounding thrills, the book is an action-packed mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense.
“The Called Storm” is available as a hardback, paperback, or Kindle on Amazon.com.
Brief Synopsis
When John washes up on the shore of a deserted island, he’s dragged to safety and realizes he’ll have to discover the truth of his situation before more harm can befall him or his loved ones.
In the sleepy coastal town of Terney, John Salter lives with his wife, Sara, and son, Matt, in a microcosm of laughter and sweet memories. Their days are filled with light and joy – a stark deviation from the life he used to live in the shadows.
Former Secret Serviceman-turned- database engineer John now enjoys days on the beach, watching as his son becomes a sea sprite and his friend Jake calls on him for adventures.
One morning, John and Jake lash up the boat for another excursion and set sail – the perfect way to start a birthday celebration for John’s son. Despite a wonderful start to their idyllic voyage, tumultuous waves and a harrowing storm change the beat of the tide from exciting to life-threatening.
Thrown overboard into the icy depths of a storm-ravaged ocean, John struggles to find air. Thanks to Jake, he’s pulled to safety on a deserted island.
Now, Jake and John, alone on the beach, must balance the delicate priorities of tend to their injuries and trying to find Sara and Matt before it’s too late.
A heart pounding coastal thriller for anyone to enjoy, The Called Storm promises action, adventure, suspense, and mystery with a shocking end.
About “The Called Storm” Author:
E. M. Cole is a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Gulf War. Now retired and awaiting the birth of his first granddaughter, he lives in York, Pennsylvania with his wife. When not writing, he enjoys traveling and gardening. “The Called Storm” is his first book. For more information on the author, please visit any of his social media profiles.
