Filled with "breathtaking scenes" and "vivid" (Publishers Weekly)
imagery, national bestselling author Douglas Carlton Abrams's riveting
ecological thriller blends shockingly true facts with a powerful
narrative that pulls readers into a dangerous race through a majestic
and mysterious world.
Dedicated scientist Elizabeth McKay has spent almost a decade cracking
the code of humpback whale communication. Their song, the most complex
in nature, may in fact reveal unimaginable secrets about the animal
world. When a humpback whale swims up the Sacramento River with a
strange and unprecedented song, Elizabeth must decipher its meaning in
order to save the whale and ultimately much more. But as her work
captures the media's interest, powerful forces emerge to stop her from
revealing the animal's secrets. Soon, Elizabeth is forced to decide if
her discoveries are worth losing her marriage, her career, and possibly
her life.
Working closely with leading scientists for his extensive research into
humpback whales and the harrowing ecological challenges they face today,
national bestselling author Douglas Carlton Abrams has created a unique
and timeless story that will transform readers and their relationship
with the fragile world in which we live.
