Tide of Shadows (Sea Dog Book 1)

Against the backdrop of a small Mediterranean island, courage and loyalty confront treachery and corruption.

Five centuries ago, on a remote island, a miracle unfolded. A saint stepped from an ancient chapel mural and rode across the sea to save a mother’s son from Barbary slavers.

The legend endures, but today, dark tides threaten this Mediterranean jewel.

Military veteran Gus Harper wants nothing more than quiet days and open waters—just him, his boat, and Arty, his decorated ex-special forces war dog. But one night, they haul in more than a fish—a half-drowned survivor of human trafficking, terrified and clinging to life.

The discovery pulls Gus back into a world of duty—one he thought he’d left behind—forcing him to confront corruption, deception, and ruthless men who will kill to protect their trade.

With an unlikely alliance—a Maltese Cardinal, a vivacious widow, a mysterious Polish handyman, and a former US Navy SEAL—together, they expose a criminal network stretching from North Africa to Malta’s corridors of power, where those sworn to serve instead profit from corruption and treachery.

But as friends die and betrayal strikes close to home, he discovers that some shadows run deeper than the Mediterranean’s ancient waters.

With danger mounting and his peaceful life slipping away, Gus and Arty must summon the courage—and a bit of faith—to face a powerful enemy and bring justice to the island’s shores.

“A masterful blend of action, heart, and unforgettable characters set against the stunning backdrop of the Mediterranean.”