“Janet Howle’s UNCHARTED is a fantastic debut. Howle’s intimate knowledge of both the Bahamian setting and sailing impart an authenticity which elevates the story and makes it utterly engaging. Thrilling and unpredictable-I devoured this book in one greedy sitting!”
Uncharted, A Novel
Carter McDowell is a broken man. Unspoken guilt and grief haunt him as he struggles to get far south of the Bahama Islands before his meager funds run out and he is forced to give up the only worthy thing he has left, his sailboat. Wind Chaser hides all his memories; love, laughter, joy, sorrow, and regret.
Mary Katherine Deano, better known as Kat, is a feisty, determined investigative reporter. However, it is a personal tragedy, the mysterious disappearance of her twin that brings her to the islands. Her brother, a reputable geologist, had been hired to verify the presence of a potentially lucrative rare earth mineral on the remote island of Andros and is now either dead or in hiding.
Thrown together when Carter fishes Kat from the ocean at night far from land, the lives of these two very different people become increasingly entangled as they survive the ocean’s dangers and navigate threats from unexpected sources. Their uncharted voyage propels them from the office of the Bahamian Prime Minister to the remote island of Andros as they peel away layers of deception until they uncover a horrific plot that threatens both the U.S. and the Bahamas.
Uncharted sets a dark, turbulent period in the history of the Bahamas as a backdrop for a present-day catastrophe. Drawn on the author’s extensive experience cruising the pristine water of these islands, this riveting suspense will captivate both seasoned and armchair sailors.
“Fast-paced action set in the exotic Bahamas with memorable characters and intrigue. Uncharted is a must read for sailors and lovers of suspense alike.”