No, seriously, they fight undersea crime! Not entirely willingly or intentionally, but it still counts. Between the underwater pirates with their giant shark-shaped submarine and the meddling government agents who are trying to bankrupt the undersea colonies to feed the starving Topsiders, Ty and Gemma have their hands full finding time to search for Gemma's missing brother. Throw in Ty's need to keep his Dark Gift secret, and his overprotective parents and annoying younger sister, and they might never find him at all. But maybe it'd be better if they don't, because Gemma's brother has secrets of his own. Secrets that could kill Ty, Gemma and everyone they care about.
Dark Life is a rip-roaring adventure tale of the sort we don't see enough of anymore. It's essentially a western set under the waves, with outnumbered and outgunned heroes struggling against deadly enemies and an uncaring environment. Throw in the excellent characterization of both Ty and Gemma, and the extremely interesting depiction of life under the sea, and this book is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a great read. Plus, there's a sequel, Rip Tide, which is just as good if not better! Who could ask for more than that?
