Drowning in Sand

About the Book

Melancholy and poetic, Drowning in Sand centers on Map Barons, who is in an oceanfront convalescent unit. However, the Atlantic Ocean is polluted to a point of mass die-offs, the littered beach is surrounded by the trashline, the only progress is the erosion, rouge waves get close to the convalescent units (sometimes too close), and derelict freighters burn constantly offshore. Welcome to Sickie Shoals, a barrier island (or is it a burial island?) on the eastern seacoast, where the cures are often worse than the illnesses and the staff is more cruel than compassionate.

About the Author

J. Marc Harding is also the author of the novel Painkiller Ghosts. Marc lives in Richmond, Virginia, with his wife, daughters, and pets, which typically include a handful of rescued dogs and cats. After earning a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from James Madison University, he has worked a variety of jobs including as a real estate appraiser, banker, public relations writer, dog groomer, and bowling alley photographer; he can also be found playing his upright bass in musical groups. His website is www.JMarcHarding.com.