What if there is an advanced civilization living among us, deep below the sea? A flash storm catches young Ashlyn and his sister Autumn off guard while rowing off the rugged Oregon coast. The two terrified youngsters are drawn into a whirlpool, which seems certain to pull them to their deaths. Suddenly, Ashlyn sees a bright light. Seconds later they awaken ashore, shaken but alive. Was it actually a bioluminescent hand he saw under the boat, pushing them to safety? He begins to hear whispers calling his name. The boy is convinced he has been saved by a higher power, of this or another world. Into The Abyss chronicles the adventures of a young hero’s journey into the unknown. Escapism for young and adult readers alike, it explores the notion of the existence of intelligent life deep below the sea, a tradition long held by many of the world’s cultures. The creature that befriends Ashlyn and eventually enlists his help embodies the hope and promise of a higher form of life here on earth.