The Deep Enders: A Novel (for Young Adults)

By Dave Reardon

Book Overview

Teen and Young Adult Novel Based on Actual World War II Events

#1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Boys & Men Fiction, Teen & Young Adult Military Historical Fiction, Action & Adventure, and Australia

"An action-packed adventure filled with wonderful characters, life, and color. The Deep Enders is a wild ride for readers " --Leah James, film producer

In the throes of the Pacific War, a troubled young man, Murph Turner, seeks solace in the Western Australia pearling town of Broome after his home was destroyed, but instead he finds true friendship, romance, adventure, and wartime treachery.

A teen and young adult novel filled with adventure, danger, and more His home destroyed in The Pacific War, a troubled young man, Murph Turner, stumbles into the exotic pearling town of Broome hoping for safe harbor. Instead, he discovers a lawless place brimming with espionage, treachery, and murder. An outsider in a bewildering land of red dust and paranoia, Murph is quickly taken under wing by Banjo--a cheeky Aboriginal scamp with a passion for pyrotechnics--and Micki, a beautiful teenager on the run from authorities. But even as the Japanese armada closes in on the northern coastline, the trio is suddenly thrust into a murderous adventure--all set against the backdrop of a true wartime tragedy. Follow Murph as he navigates a war-torn world, and comes of age through, friendship, romance, and resilience.

Enter the turmoil of war-torn Australia during WWII. The Deep Enders is based on actual events linked to Pearl Harbor, so shocking that the matter was immediately covered up by Allied governments and has remained largely unknown for 75 years.

If you liked Dark Fury by Evan Graver, The Coordinate by Marc Jacobs, or Seeking Safety by T.L Payne, your next read should be The Deep Enders by Dave Reardon.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1642506435
• ISBN13: 9781642506433
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Tma Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 12 to 16 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 11

Customer Reviews

Great for teens to adults

The beginning was a little slow. But, once the action picked up it was fast paced until the very end. I really enjoyed the personalities of the characters. The book has a lot of violence ( it takes place in WWII), prejudice (typical for the time and place), and some evil people that you want to reach into the story to throttle. But, no foul language.