LITTLETON — The Littleton Lyceum will host NY Times bestselling author Michael Tougias who will give a slide presentation about the events that occurred in his new book In Deep Water: A True Story of Sharks, Survival, and Courage on Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m.
The program will be held at the Littleton High School and open to the public.
“In Deep Water” chronicles one of the most improbable rescues in Coast Guard history — and the extraordinary resilience of the men who lived to tell it, written by Tougias, of Mendon, who is known for his riveting, character-driven accounts of survival and rescue at sea, including “The Finest Hours,” “Ten Hours Until Dawn” and “Overboard!”
“In Deep Water” delivers that same fast-paced, emotionally powerful narrative his fans expect. The story also taps into the public’s enduring fascination with shark attacks and real-life survival stories with hopeful endings.
When their boat sinks 12 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico, three friends must survive 28 hours in open water — facing eight-foot waves, jellyfish stings, hypothermia, and circling sharks. With no Mayday call sent and no one aware they’re missing, the odds of rescue are less than 1%.
This harrowing story includes a 10-foot tiger shark biting down on one of the men and towing him away from the others by his life jacket. Incredibly, the survivor, Lu, fights with the shark for his life. The three men must also make several life-and-death decisions, including whether to stay together or separate in an effort to be rescued.
Tougias tells the story from both the perspective of the Coast Guard members such as Jayhawk helicopter Kate Caraway and rescue swimmer Clark Hoefle who search for the missing men, as well as from the survivors themselves. Organizers say to get ready for an edge-of-your-seat presentation.
In Deep Water” has received praise from Academy Award Winning Producer Lili Zanuck: “I found this book so suspenseful, I couldn’t put it down! I can’t remember a journey with so many obstacles. You are constantly praying for these men as they endure the worst 28 hours imaginable. Their story is a testament to one’s will to survive.”
Tougias is the author and co-author of 30 books for adults and nine for young adults and middle readers. For more info, go to www.michaeltougias.com.
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