Ascending Danger
A Nautical Mystery
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Twenty feet from the surface, the light blue hole Jim and Sandy were ascending through turned dark. A blur of red filled the surface above the divers. Ripples of water grew away from surface splashes. The anchor line fluttered into the depth. Sandy rose above Jim, but Jim’s hand caught Sandy’s ankle to stop him from ascending into danger. Sandy turned and looked at Jim. No words were necessary as eyes agreed to wait before ascending. A look back to the surface proved the divers fear was justified. Hot burning fuel and boat debris filled the view with a dark blood colored destination.
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Leaving behind war in the Middle East, Jim Bemis and his buddy, Sandy, plan to pursue a peaceful life running a scuba diving business with Jim’s Uncle Rob in the Caribbean. On their way there, though, Jim learns that his uncle’s boat has been found adrift, covered in bullet holes and blood. Ron is presumed dead even though no body was found. The day Jim and Sandy arrive on Saint John Island, they are drawn into a series of events that make them suspect Ron is actually still alive but in hiding. Dangerous characters are on the lookout for Jim’s uncle due to something he may or may not have found at the bottom of the sea. The boys search for clues as to Ron’s potential whereabouts. It soon becomes apparent that not every friendly face on the island can be trusted. Their investigation leads them to both friend and foe while a hurricane wreaks havoc. Ron might be hiding, but there are those still willing to kill for the treasure found. Jim and Sandy are now targets, too, as a secret rises from the ocean depths and drowns them in a sea of danger.
About the Author
R. Jack Punch has been a scuba diver for fifty years. He was a scuba instructor at Genesee Community College in New York before moving to Florida with his wife to enjoy scuba diving and sailing. He has dived in many locations including the United States and Spanish Virgin Islands. His desire for adventure inspires stories about exciting destinations and events.