The Vast Clear Blue
by Karen Winters Schwartz
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Pub Date 1 Oct 2023 | Archive Date 28 May 2023
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Description
After his wife’s betrayal, Mark jumps on the first flight out, heading for Central America. He soon joins Aaron, a South African dive master, and Kendal, a quirky fellow American.
But their friendships get more complicated by the day.
Kendal finds Mark’s needy misery a welcome diversion from her problems. Her husband, Charlie, is thirty years her senior and dying, and Kendal has sought solace in the arms of Charlie’s best friend, Aaron.
Charlie may be dying, but he’s not blind, and his tickle of suspicion becomes an unbearable scratch. He’s always been Kendal’s protector, and now he must struggle with his illness and the risks of finding out the truth.
Funny, heartwarming, and tragic, this poignant story is ultimately about love, survival, and redemption as Mark, Kendal, and Aaron navigate the rough seas of life.
Advance Praise
"The action of the book is like the careful placing of jigsaw puzzle pieces. The construction is very skillful, and the finished picture has been a very satisfying read." — Big Al's Books and Pals
"Karen Winters Schwartz steeps her novel in the atmosphere of Belize and the warmth of its environment. Readers unfamiliar with this country or its milieu receive a fine exploration of both the region and the hearts and minds of visitors who undertake to explore its byways in the course of solidifying their own mixed intentions and confusing relationships." — Midwest Book Review
"Their story will break the heart of anyone who reads this book but leave them with a lovely, warm feeling that they have witnessed something truly meaningful." — A Little Book Problem
"This is not a whodunit or a romance or a thriller. You are simply a voyeur, following four people's lives for a few weeks and falling in love with Belize and with them, all the while hoping they make smart decisions and find happiness or at least contentment. Don't miss out on this hidden treasure!" — Densie Webb author of When Robins Appear
"What a great book to end my reading year with! This beautifully written story filled with humor, friendship and love will pull at your heartstrings and leave you feeling all the feels. In the new year if you're looking for a poignant story about surviving life's challenges, friendship, love and redemption, I highly recommend you seek this one out and put it at the top of your TBR stack." — David L Morgan Reviews
"The Vast Clear Blue takes its readers on a touching journey of discovery amidst the intimate connections of its characters. With lyrical, descriptive sections worthy of the best nature writing, the prose is universally clear and crisp, capturing tensions and anger as eloquently as sadness and love." — Claire Matturro author of The Smuggler's Daughter
"A captivating story of a love so strong that when death intervenes, survival is questioned. Schwartz captures the beauty of Belize: its people, customs, and culture, just as she creates her multi-layered, relatable, and flawed characters with superb skill and compassion. — Barbara Conrey USA Today bestselling author of Nowhere Near Goodbye
"The Vast Clear Blue is about navigating changing friendships and love. Its powerful surveys of all three characters create many discussion points which book clubs will find thought-provoking, creating lively food for thought and debate." — D. Donovan, Editor, Donovan's Literary Services
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781958231098 |
| PRICE | US$9.82 (USD) |
| PAGES | 206 |
