Barbara Sissel's Reviews > The Ruby of the Sea

A history of mental illness troubles the water of this emotional and suspenseful story that dives deep into the territory of family relationships and the nature of forgiveness. Even as a building hurricane off the coast of the Florida Keys tightens its coil in preparation to strike, a densely woven web of secrets kept out of love has begun to unravel between mothers and children, siblings and lovers. And either threat holds the power to shatter lives. The setting by itself is a feast for the senses, as evocative of place as it is of human nature. This novel is a true page turner!