CHASCA

A high-stakes race for the truth. A dark secret buried in the Caribbean.

The ocean was supposed to be his escape. Instead, it became a battlefield.

Will is a deeply empathetic seeker of knowledge and a master of the sea, instinctively connected to nature through desert survival skills embedded from childhood. But no amount of technical or natural skill can prepare him for the treacherous currents of human malice.

What begins as a quest for renewal and the thrill of professional ocean racing quickly spirals into a web of intrigue, suspense and corruption that lead to murder and expose a terrifying legacy of superstitious fear.

When a suspicious death in a tropical paradise leads to a wrongful accusation, Will is thrust into a world of legal drama and deep-seated conspiracy. From the technical mastery of the 1979 Fastnet race to the vibrant, noir-soaked streets of Barbados, Will must navigate more than just physical storms.  He needs help to unravel the devious plans of cunning "Percival", to confront the "Witchcraft Assassin" and her chilling underworld cult, to prove his innocence and break the shackles of a haunting past.

CHASCA - Freedom in Paradise is a sophisticated, adult thriller, a rollicking yet insightful nautical mystery that weaves sparkling dialogue, humour and sharp satire into a page-turning investigation of the human spirit.

In this gripping contemporary noir, you'll discover:

• • Technical Realism: A deeply researched, authentic look at the maritime world of sailing and engineering balanced with sensitive social insight.
  • Caribbean Noir: A provocative exploration of the "dark side of paradise," tackling themes of racism, bigotry, and colonial history, seen beside the joys of its unique culture and dialect.
  • The Triumph of Empathy: A moving story of how unconditional empathy, true love, friendship and wisdom can overcome the most deep-seated trauma and dogma.
  • Freedom from the Shackles of Superstition: The narrative culminates in a confrontation that is as much about the intellectual battle to dismantle malicious dogma as it is about physical survival on the high seas or the courtroom drama needed to win release from wrongful imprisonment.

Perfect for fans of technical nautical fiction, and high-stakes legal thrillers, this is a provocative tale that remains sensitive and engaging right to the very last word, a testament to the human spirit's ability to find wisdom in the eye of the storm and break free from the ghosts of the past.

Are you ready to face the storm?