The Wave

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It should have been a relaxing day at the beach for Dr Clair Mercer and her family. But an argument with husband Adam distracts her from watching their four-year-old autistic son, and tragedy strikes when a sneaker wave sweeps him away. Clair's well-ordered life is plunged into madness, and after attempting to murder her husband, she walks into the ocean. Arrested, charged and awaiting trial in a locked psychiatric unit, can she discover a path to forgiveness, for herself and the husband she tried to kill The Wave is a beautifully-written debut novel that explores the emotional complexity of family life and how suffering, self-realisation and the power of love can heal even the most wounded bonds of trust. AUTHOR: The Wave is Kristen's first novel. She studied Dance and Literature, and spent her early career as a dance teacher, performer, and choreographer before becoming a nurse. She obtained a master's degree in nursing, working in psychiatry and palliative care. The Wave was inspired by her own pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. She has taken several writing courses through Faber Academy, Curtis Brown Creative, and Professional Writing Academy. Kristen lives on the Oregon Coast with her family.

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"The Wave is an atmospheric, thoughtful story about self-discovery and the chance to start again. Shot through with vulnerability and hope, this is a poignant, powerful debut." --Tom Bromley

Author Bio

The Wave is Kristens first novel. She studied Dance and Literature, and spent her early career as a dance teacher, performer, and choreographer before becoming a nurse. She obtained a masters degree in nursing, working in psychiatry and palliative care. The Wave was inspired by her own pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. She has taken several writing courses through Faber Academy, Curtis Brown Creative, and Professional Writing Academy. Kristen lives on the Oregon Coast with her family.