Jay Primiano

Fourteen-year-old Jake refuses to believe his father is gone forever. When a devastating fishing-boat accident leaves his dad missing at sea, Jake's entire world is thrown into chaos. Suddenly, the future he always imagined is slipping through his fingers. To make matters worse, his family's beloved diner is on the brink of being repossessed by ruthless loan sharks. With time running out and his mother struggling to keep them afloat, Jake knows he has to step up. He turns to the unforgiving waters of Narragansett Bay, determined to scrabble out a living as a quahogger. Digging for clams in the murky depths is grueling, dangerous work, but Jake is not facing the tides alone. Teaming up with a rugged crew of local clammers, he pushes himself to the absolute limit. He must navigate treacherous waters, shady deals, and his own grief to earn enough cash to save his family's livelihood. This gripping, fast-paced story dives deep into the heart of resilience. It is a powerful exploration of loyalty, hard work, and the lengths we will go to protect the people we love when the odds are stacked against us.