Calm at Sunset, Calm at Dawn

Set along the rugged New England coast, this novel narrates the intense and perilous world of deep-sea fishing through the eyes of James Pfeiffer, a young college dropout. Drawing from Paul Watkins’s six years of firsthand experience on a trawler, the story explores the dangers, camaraderie, and hidden depths of life at sea. It offers a gripping look at the brutal realities of maritime life, capturing both its thrill and terror.