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    Ocean of Delusions

    By Mike Rothery

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    When the death of her mother brings back a childhood mental disorder that ends her naval career, 27-year-old Rosie Carter seeks solace and sanity in the refurbishing of the boat she used to sail with her father, dreaming that one day she would make a solo voyage across the Atlantic. When the money runs out she resorts to theft, which lands her in deep trouble. But her obsession to make the voyage drives her on, until at last she finds the freedom she so yearns on the high seas.

    Rosie's oceanic travels lead to wonderful and disturbing discoveries, not only of the world, but also of herself - about her psychosis and her sexuality. But even as the adventure begins, the dangers Rosie faces become frighteningly apparent.

    (NB. This novel was previously published as 'Girl on a Boat' under pen name: Amanda Wheelhouse)

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMike Rothery
    Release dateJan 24, 2019
    ISBN9780463674260
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    Ocean of Delusions
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    Mike Rothery

    Writing for me is an endless adventure into the imagination, a passion that whiles away the times between voyages, languishing at anchor or tied up in marinas in the Caribbean and Atlantic Islands. I don’t strive for 'Best Seller' status, just hope my books are read and enjoyed by others. My stories are life-affirming adventures, often with a seagoing theme, a strong psychological slant, and sometimes venturing into the supernatural. I always develop a personal relationship with my characters, whom I believe form the backbone of any good story. A self-published author under my own imprint, Weatherdeck Books, I'm currently working on my seventh novel, a whimsical tale of a disaffected voodoo spirit who ventures into the human world to find answers. I also publish under the pen name of Amanda Wheelhouse. Bio: Mike Rothery was born in 1949, in Yorkshire, England, and lived his first ten years at various military bases in France, Germany and Northern Ireland. The family returned to Yorkshire when his father retired from the RAF in 1960. Mike joined the Royal Navy in 1965 and served in various ships until 1990, when he embarked on a new career in software development. Retiring in 2010 he returned to the sea where he began his writing career. He now cruises the oceans in his yacht, Island Spirit.

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