The Mercy of the Tide

Set in the sleepy coastal town of Riptide, Oregon, in 1983, The Mercy of the Tide follows four individuals bound by a shared tragedy as they confront unsettling events that disrupt their seemingly idyllic lives. When a human skeleton is discovered and mutilated animals start appearing on the beaches, high school senior Sam Finster and his young deaf sister, Trina, grapple with their grief and fears, while sheriff Dave Dobbs and deputy Nick Hayslip work to uncover the truth behind the turmoil. This debut novel by Keith Rosson intricately weaves elements of magical realism and alternate history with rich character development, creating an immersive and striking narrative.