Shark Summer

By Ira Marcks

A film contest leads to a mysterious shark hunt on Martha's Vineyard.

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304 pages· 5,170 words· Est. 58 min read

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Disgraced pitcher Gayle Briar sees a chance to redeem her summer when a film crew arrives on Martha's Vineyard. Teaming up with aspiring cinematographer Elijah and moody director Maddie, they dive into a youth film contest. But as they chase the island's phantom shark, they uncover more than they bargained for. Can they capture the truth on camera, or will the lurking dangers pull them under? Join this unlikely trio as they navigate friendship, mystery, and the shadows beneath the waves in a quest for redemption and discovery.

From the publisher

“Shark Summer is bursting with vibrant, expressive art….The characters are distinct and relatable…It’s a lovely read!”–Molly Knox Ostertag, author of the Witch Boy series “Eloquently chronicled in Marcks’s cinematic panels, friendships are formed and repaired, parental relationships articulated, and inner conflicts expressed and resolved. A winning production.” –Kirkus When a Hollywood film crew arrives on Martha’s Vineyard with a mechanical shark and a youth film contest boasting a huge cash prize, disgraced pitcher Gayle “Blue Streak” Briar sees a chance to turn a bad season into the best summer ever. After recruiting aspiring cinematographer Elijah Jones and moody director Maddie Grey, Gayle and her crew set out to uncover the truth of the island’s own phantom shark and win the prize money. But these unlikely friends are about to discover what happens when you turn your camera toward the bad things lurking below the surface.

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