The story follows marine biologist Chris Black, who faces a violent attack after a research dive near Carmel-by-the-Sea. Skilled in self-defense, he manages to capture one of his assailants, revealing a sinister plot to intimidate him into abandoning his work. As he navigates the threats against him, the tension escalates, blending elements of suspense and the challenges of scientific exploration.
When marine biologist Chris Black discovers the wreck of a fishing vessel that disappeared during a storm decades earlier, he inadvertently clashes with the ghost of South Africa's Apartheid.
An undersea laboratory in a violent storm, an attack imminent. Only Chris Black can save the mission gone awry. Indomitable marine biologist Chris Black arrives in Florida intending to assist young aquanauts on an internationally funded mission to Calypso, the new undersea laboratory deployed on the edge of a coral reef. But as online trolls jeopardize the integrity of the mission and mysterious attacks suggest that someone would prefer that Calypso never come up for air, Chris is called upon to join the underwater team. Already embattled by financial, political, and scientific skepticism, the mission goes awry when a tropical storm builds and threatens the safety of the scientists onboard. Will Chris be able to save the mission and everyone involved amidst a perfect storm?