Sharks in the Time of Saviors is by Kawai Strong Washburn. A realistic fiction debut with a touch of magical realism. This is the story of a Hawaiian family and their struggles. The older brother Dean is accepted to play college basketball and is caught up with his desire for wealth and fame. The youngest, Kaui, decides on a career in engineering and is determined to achieve success though her academic abilities. The middle child, Nainoa, experienced a miraculous salvation when he was a child. He fell off a boat on a family vacation into shark infested waters and a shark carries him to the boat in its mouth. His parents consider this a sign that he is touched by the gods and consider him blessed. When he begins to exhibit some extraordinary powers, the belief seems justified. Can Nainoa, who is now working as a paramedic, live up to his parent's belief in him; will those beliefs tear the family apart?
Ratings: Adult - 8 out of 10 - P (profanity) - AC (mature thematic content).
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