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By The Ocean by William Becker

This extravagant book, By The Ocean by William Becker (205 pages, paperback – released December 15, 2023) is a story in the Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Literature & Fiction genres, setting being based on the character Sam Marshalls, who is in the final stages of his life. Upon learning about his terminal lung cancer, Sam is confronted with the harsh truth that he must release his grip on everything he holds dear. Caught in the liminal space between existence and demise, he finds himself traversing into a religious stance and an endless road by the ocean in his dreams. It is a path that leads nowhere and everywhere simultaneously. This is the poignant tale of a man’s personal odyssey, as he navigates through the remorseful waves of a life lived with regrets, rather than succumbing to the relentless tides of death..”By The Ocean” is a gut wrenching trip into the darkness, and I believe this story to be must-read for and horror and/or suspense fan. The points are:

• Readability. A book’s degree of readability is the base layer of my reviewer’s pyramid, and the foundation for any good story.
• Character Depth.
• Can’t Put the Book Down, even at night.
• All the Points of Structure are Inclusive:
  1. Introduction
  2. Supportive Context
  3. Summary
  4. Critical Analysis
  5. Conclusion
• Immersion.
• Plot Intricacy.

I recommend this book to all of my followers, friends and family. Once you start reading this book, you absolutely will not be able to put it down! Happy reading!

[NOTE: I received this book through the author, William Becker for review purposes.]

Book & Author Details:
By The Ocean by William Becker
Release date: December 15th 2023
Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Literature & Fiction
Published: December 15th 2023
Review copy provided by: William Becker (independent author)
Format: 205 pages, paperback
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Blurb:

Enter the sensitive world of “By The Ocean” by William Becker, the acclaimed author of “The Vampire of Köln,” “Grey Skies,” “New York Onions,” and “Weeping of the Caverns.”

Sam Marshalls is in the final stages of his life as he grapples with the devastating news of his terminal lung cancer. This realization forces him to confront the harsh reality that he must relinquish all that he holds dear. By The Ocean delves into the poignant journey of a man who chooses to face death on his own terms, navigating the relentless waves of regret that have defined his existence.

By The Ocean explores the themes of moral transgression, love, anguish, and earthly attachments. It presents a cosmic and boundless abyss that entices Sam to detach himself from the realm of the living, embarking on a self-destructive path fueled by alcohol and a desire for a swift demise.

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