Dragged Down Deep Awareness Tour presented in partnership* with Michael Okon and The Children’s Book Review.
Dive into a perilous adventure with us as we embark on the virtual book tour for Dragged Down Deep by award-winning and best-selling author Michael Okon!
Logan Osborne returns to the coastal town where his father disappeared, believing a mysterious mermaid was responsible. Joined by his colleague Elliot and friend Penny, they uncover dark secrets about the town, including the truth behind his father’s fate and the deadly Mermaid of the Hamptons. As they face resistance from local authorities and a secretive agency, Logan must decide whether to expose the town’s mysteries or risk being pulled into its dangers.

It’s one of the most intriguing stories I have ever read, capturing my attention from the first scene to the last. The narrative is unpredictable and emotionally rich, exploring Logan’s struggles with grief, love, and redemption.
—Doreen Chombu for Reader’s Favorite
Readers who join us on this tour can enter the giveaway below for a chance to win a copy of Dragged Down Deep, signed by Michael Okon. The grand prize winner will also take home a $100 Amazon gift card!
Dragged Down Deep Virtual Tour Dates
Monday, January 20, 2025 The Children’s Book Review Book Tour Kick-Off |
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 The Fairview Review Book Review of Dragged Down Deep |
Friday, January 24, 2025 One More Exclamation Book Review of Dragged Down Deep |
Monday, January 27, 2025 Country Mamas With Kids Book Review of Dragged Down Deep |
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Barbara Ann Mojica’s Blog Book Review of Dragged Down Deep |
Friday, January 31, 2025 Deliciously Savvy Book Review of Dragged Down Deep |
Monday, February 3, 2025 Q&As with Deborah Kalb Interview with Michael Okon |
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of Dragged Down Deep |
Friday, February 7, 2025 Confessions of a Book Addict Book Spotlight on Dragged Down Deep |
Monday, February 10, 2025 The Starlit Path Book Review of Dragged Down Deep |
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Crafty Moms Share Book Review of Dragged Down Deep |
Friday, February 14, 2025 The Children’s Book Review Book Review of Dragged Down Deep |
Dragged Down Deep Book Giveaway
Dragged Down Deep: Book GiveawayAbout the Book

Dragged Down Deep
Written by Michael Okon
Ages: 15+ | 286 Pages
Publisher: Chelshire Inc (2024) | ISBN: 978-1-950080-14-4
Publisher’s Book Summary: Logan Osborne has spent his life chasing the shadows of the past.
As a child, he watched helplessly as his father was snatched from a fishing boat by what he swore was a mermaid. No one believed him then. No one believes him now.
Determined to prove that mythical creatures exist, Logan is drawn back to the small coastal town where his nightmares began after another mysterious disappearance stirs the waters.
Teaming up with his pragmatic colleague Elliot Sheppard and his fiercely loyal friend Penny Swanson, Logan dives headfirst into an adventure packed with danger and deception. As they dig deeper, the trio faces resistance at every turn—a secretive agency with its own agenda, a suspiciously unhelpful police force, and Logan’s old flame, who may know more than she’s letting on.
What they uncover is far darker and more terrifying than Logan ever imagined: the truth about his father, the secrets of Minatuck, and the horrifying reality of the Mermaid of the Hamptons.
Will Logan and his friends expose the lies that have haunted him for years, or will they be Dragged Down Deep into the swampy, secretive underbelly of a town that guards its mysteries with deadly intent?
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About the Author
Michael Okon is an award-winning and best-selling author of multiple genres, including paranormal, thriller, horror, action/adventure, and self-help. He graduated from Long Island University with an English degree and later received his MBA in business and finance. Coming from a family of writers, he has storytelling in his DNA. Michael has been writing from as far back as he can remember, his inspiration being his love for films and their impact on his life. From the time he saw The Goonies, he was hooked on the idea of entertaining people through unforgettable characters.
Michael is a lifelong movie buff, a music playlist aficionado, and a sucker for self-help books. He lives on the North Shore of Long Island with his wife and children.
For more information, visit www.michaelokon.com.

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When we would swim in the harbor small sharks would swim around us. They were harmless but this was years ago, right around the time “Jaws” was released, and we kids were terrified! We couldn’t get back to the piers fast enough!
This sounds like a really fascinating story.
That submarine implosion a few years ago gave me pause!
Congrats on your new release
If you could eat or drink any creation from a book, which would it be?
Congratulations on your wonderful book!
This sounds like an exciting adventure.
I’ve never seen anything scary or strange in the water.
Sounds like a great mystery novel.
Sounds like a great plot
I wouldn’t want to step on coral!
Will you be writing during the Superbowl?
I had to jump into the water to rescue my boat that was floating away!
Congratulations on your fantastic book Michael.
Sounds like an exciting story.
I like the complexity of it!
Love the use of color
Never saw anything strange or scary in the water.
Who did you vote for in the Superbowl?
This book sounds like a good read.
I haven’t seen anything scary or strange. I’ve only been in Ohio waters though.
Have you heard harrowing beach stories on the tour?
I love mermaids
Did you read any Stephen king?
Sounds like a perilous adventure into the unknown.
I like the dark theme of the story
Never seen anything scary or strange. This book sounds really interesting.
What inspired the story?
How old were you when you began to take writing seriously?
Outstanding. Congratulations.
This is a good, exciting read.
Sounds like a great book.
Great title
How did you handle starting your book?
I haven’t seen anything strange or scary yet in the water.
Sounds like an exciting adventure.
Like exciting books like this one.
I love the realism of the cover
Did you need to consult with marine experts?
What was your favourite book series as a kid?
here in appalachia, if you hear your name….. no you didn’t
Never seen anything scary or strange. This book sounds really interesting .
This book seems like an interesting book to read.
Sounds like a book I will enjoy reading.
Good luck to everyone
Is your desk chair comfortable, or is it time for a new one?
The video of the whale swallowing and then spitting out the guy today gave me pause!
A lot of danger in the water!
An adventure book to entertain my grandson.
I’ve never seen anything scary or strange in the water before. This book sounds like a great read.
Did you grow up near the ocean?
Sounds like an exciting read
Do you ever feel like you’re getting nowhere with your writing? If so, what do you do?
Great story!
Great story!
Can’t wait to read it!
Nice cover on this book.
I have found an animal caught in a fishing net by the shore.
Never seen anything strange or scary. Would definitely love to read this book.
What’s your favorite (real or imagined) sea creature?
What was your dumbest mistake writing?
I love the use of shading in the cover