博客來A man running from death.
An island cut off from the world.
A love that refuses to decay.
Falsely accused of murdering his wife, seventy-three-year-old Jake Crowley vanishes from the Irish mainland and seeks refuge on Dursey Island, a place with no roads, no electricity, and no escape. Taking the name Tommy O’Neill, he lives among the islanders as a quiet fisherman, knowing the sea and a broken cable car are his only protection from the law.
When a violent storm and a brutal shark attack leave a young fisherman fighting for his life, Jake makes a final, heroic stand against the ocean. What he brings back to the island saves the villagers from starvation, but costs him everything.
As Jake lies dying, he reveals the truth about who he is and what he has lost. His final wish is simple: to be buried beside the family he loved.
What the villagers uncover beneath the ruins of the old church changes everything.
Perfectly preserved remains.
A red rose still fresh.
A love untouched by time.
Part mystery, part survival tale, and part quiet miracle, this is a haunting story about injustice, sacrifice, and a devotion so strong it defies death itself.
For readers who love atmospheric Irish settings, emotional storytelling, and unforgettable endings that linger long after the final page.
