Book Review of Dragged Down Deep
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Dragged Down Deep
Written by Michael Okon
Ages: 15+ | 286 Pages
Publisher: Chelshire Inc (2024) | ISBN: 978-1-950080-14-4
What to Expect: Mythical Creatures, Science, Family, Acceptance, and Open-Mindedness.
In this sophisticated young adult thriller, readers will meet a young hero with a troubling past and an obsession with uncovering the truth.
Logan Osborne chases monsters. He’s not after glory – he’s a scientist, and he wants nothing more than to prove, conclusively, once and for all, that mythical creatures really exist. It all started when his father—already ridiculed for his obsession with mermaids—was killed by one. Since then, Logan has learned to be more careful than his father, making sure others don’t know about his work, can’t brand him weird, and publicly shame him. He’s even found a teaching position with a professor who believes in his work. And he never, EVER, goes back to the place his father died in. However, now his oldest friend is missing, and it seems the mermaid might be involved. Whether he likes it or not, Logan’s career as a cryptozoologist is about to drag him deep into his own, troubled past.
Logan is determined (some might say “stubborn”), conscientious, and kind-hearted, and his passion for his field emphasizes the idea that even the strangest interests can become a career if you pursue them the right way. Readers will love the way the plot takes the fairytale creatures of children’s literature and delivers them as grown-up subjects of science—all while riding a rollercoaster plot. Readers should be advised that the story contains mature themes, including alcohol and parental death. However, these themes are handled sensitively, allowing readers to explore their emotions about growing up and finding their place in adulthood.
Dragged Down Deep is exciting, fast-paced, and utterly fascinating.
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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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