{"product_id":"ocean-child-a-novel-9798992859300","title":"Ocean Child, A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eRay Corning's three daughters grew up as strangers, scattered across the world-until his long-buried secret surfaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Sydney, twenty-year-old Julia Corning spends her days surfing and dodging Ray's rigid expectations. In London, Miriam Worthington, a celebrated actress, feels trapped in a television role she's outgrown, her mother's sudden death shattering her foundation, pulling her toward self-sabotage. Meanwhile, in Southern California, Catrina McDavid is laser-focused on her career, determined to escape the financial instability of her youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Miriam hires a private investigator to track down her father, she discovers two half-sisters. For Julia, the revelation is the push she needs to break away and forge her own path. For Catrina, it's an unwelcome distraction from a high-stakes career move. As their lives intersect, the sisters must confront the lasting imprint of a father who was either too controlling or entirely absent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOcean Child\u003c\/em\u003e is a sweeping, character-driven novel about family, reinvention, and the relationships we never see coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlatow, M. E.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - M. E. Flatow is a seasoned trial attorney with a passion for storytelling that extends beyond the courtroom. With a career dedicated to advocating for clients-particularly women-M. E. has spent countless hours crafting compelling narratives to present before judges and juries. The ability to distill complex emotions and circumstances into powerful stories has made M. E. a sought-after voice in the legal profession.Now, M. E. brings that storytelling expertise to the literary world with a debut novel, weaving narratives that resonate with the same intensity and authenticity that define a career in law. Drawing from a deep understanding of human nature and the struggles of those represented, M. E.'s fiction is rich with layered characters, intricate plots, and a dedication to justice, both in life and on the page.When not in the courtroom or crafting the next story, M. E. Flatow enjoys life in Charlotte, North Carolina. A lifelong traveler, M. E. has explored cities across the globe, with favorites including Amsterdam, Sydney, London, Paris, Munich, and Vancouver. These rich experiences, combined with a passion for human stories, are seamlessly woven into the writing, bringing a vivid sense of place and perspective to each work.","brand":"Twin Summit Publishing, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51812593893650,"sku":"9798992859300","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2ed428d9-70d8-4076-8bb9-65f746665c42.jpg?v=1766491465","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ocean-child-a-novel-9798992859300","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}