Coelacanth Project

Trust isn't an option.Question everything.Every family has secrets and Natalie Morrigan was used to being kept in the dark. But when her childhood home is destroyed following the mysterious disappearance of her parents, Natalie soon discovers her secrets are darker than most. With nowhere else to turn, Natalie and her four lifelong friends seek out their estranged Uncle for guidance and he cannot wait to tell her the truth. Her entire life has been a lie. Genetically adapted with a power that will change the world, Natalie is hunted by Nautilus: an organization that claims it will use her power to achieve an everlasting peace. But if Natalie has learned anything, it's that things aren't always what they seem. Question everything. "A group of teens with unique powers confronts danger and mystery in this entertaining adventure." Kirkus Reviews"Perfect young adult adventure with a plot that never slows down." Indies Today 2021 Best Teen Book by Indies Today2021 Virginia Author Project YA Fiction Winner

Hope is an anchor, and Natalie Morrigan is drowning. Haunted by a power she can't control, Natalie and her friends are determined to reunite their families and uncover the truth of their past. But with Leo missing in action and Uncle Chris out of the picture, Natalie is left harboring a mysterious key and a secret that isn't hers to tell. Invited to masquerade as a Nautilus recruit, Natalie finds herself in the Helix: Nautilus's center. Faced with old enemies and locked doors, she hopes to last long enough to find her parents.But Natalie isn't the only one keeping secrets. With the fate of the world and her powers at stake, Natalie soon realizes the most dangerous demons she must conquer are her own. Lest they drown her first.