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THIS SEA WITHIN
An Epic 1970s Historical Novel of Revolution and Romance (Book I, The Sea Within Trilogy)
A sweeping, sensual love story and political thriller set against a revolution in 1970s Latin America. In the tradition of The Nightingale, Next Year in Havana, and Of Love and Shadows.
She came for her Maya heritage. She stayed to fight a revolution. Some waves you can’t outrun.
Journalist Lena Landon, a surfer and antiwar activist in the 70s, travels to San Balanque, seeking her Maya roots. There, she’s swept up in a revolution against a corrupt dictator when she falls for Raoul, the rebels’ charismatic leader.
Lena’s transformation from pacifist to freedom fighter comes at a brutal cost as she witnesses the harsh realities of guerrilla warfare.All the while she guards a dangerous secret: her estranged mother is married to the enemy, the dictator’s Vice President.
As the revolution intensifies, Lena must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice for a love and cause worth dying for.
An Atmospheric Story of Forbidden Love and Personal Conviction.
“This Sea Within is a sweeping and emotionally charged novel that immerses readers in a world of revolution, forbidden love, and personal awakening, capturing the fierce courage it takes to fight for identity, justice, and the life you were meant to claim.” –NewInBooks
★★★★★“A captivating love story about freedom, rebellion, and willingness to die for one’s principles. It kept me turning pages late into the night.” D. W. Peach, award-winning fantasy writer
Learn more about the series and read an excerpts at This Sea Within.
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WHEN THINGS GO MISSING
A propulsive family saga wrapped inside a profound meditation on unconditional love: Perfect for book clubs and fans of Ann Patchett, Elizabeth Strout, and Celeste Ng
A mother mysteriously disappears. A family falls apart. Three journeys to wholeness begin.
When Things Go Missing is a story about what happens when the mother holding a family together suddenly disappears, sending emotional shockwaves through the lives of those she left behind.
Through the alternating perspectives of her adult children, Kay and Cal, and her husband, Walter, the novel explores the fragile bonds that connect families and the ways love, addiction, distance, and misunderstanding can both break and rebuild those connections. A thoughtful meditation on loss, healing, and the difficult path toward forgiveness and understanding.
A Heartfelt Story of Resilience, Addiction, and Healing
★★★★★ | Five-Star Review from Indies Today — If this novel were compared to an art form, it would be Kintsugi, the Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery with gold, embracing imperfections as part of the piece’s beauty.
“When Things Go Missing is catnip for book club readers. Brasket is a gorgeous writer who explores complex family dynamics in a raw yet sympathetic way.”– Dianne Emley, Los Angeles Times bestselling author
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