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Writer's pictureVanessa Bettencourt

Desperation Reef



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From the Publisher:

In this high-stakes thriller by three-time Edgar Award winner and New York Times bestselling author T. Jefferson Parker, a big wave surfer and her sons compete in the same contest that killed her husband many years before.


Jen Stonebreaker hasn't entered into a big-wave surfing competition since witnessing her husband's tragic death twenty-five years ago at the Monsters of the Mavericks. Now, Jen is ready to tackle those same Monsters with her twin sons Casey and Brock, who have become competitive surfers in a perilous sport.


When he’s not riding waves, modeling for surfing magazines, or posting viral content for his many fans, Casey Stonebreaker spends his days helping with the family restaurant — catching fish in the morning and bartending at night. Casey’s love for the ocean and his willingness to expose illegal poachers on his platforms puts him on a collision course with a crime syndicate eager to destroy anyone threatening their business.

Outspoken Brock Stonebreaker couldn’t be more different from his twin. The founder of Breath of Life, a church and rescue mission that assists with natural disasters that no one else will touch, Brock has lived an adventurous and sometimes violent life. Not everyone appreciates the work that Brock's Breath of Life mission accomplishes, and threats to destroy his mission—and his family—swirl around him.


As the big-wave contest draws closer, a huge, late fall swell is headed toward the Pacific coastline. Jen's fears gnaw at her — fear for herself, for her sons, for what this competition will mean for the rest of her life.


PERFECT FOR SUMMER! A story of mothers and sons, of big wave surfing, and the dangers of our natural world, will hook Parker's audience and bring in new readers alike. Parker meticulously researched the sport of big wave surfing to create the perfect mix of SoCal atmosphere, technical detail, and thrilling adrenaline


BESTSELLING AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: T. Jefferson Parker is the New York Times bestselling thriller author of more than 20 books. Known for his "exceptional prose" (Associated Press) and "his knack for creating captivating characters" (Booklist). He is a three-time Edgar Award recipient.



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My review:

4 stars

I had never read a crime thriller before, and because I love surfing, I jumped into this one. It was interesting. Felt like I was watching a movie. The writing was easy to follow and visualize, and the characters also looked very blockbuster, so it was entertaining. I loved the family and the twins were so different, one being all righteousness and naive, full of kindness the other always siding with violence, seeking revenge but being an activist for nature and people in need. Being from Portugal, I always appreciate the mention of my country in positive ways, in this case, because of the surfing waves of Nazare. It's a very summer read, a thrilling read that will keep us turning the pages for more. 

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