Dive Smack
Dive Smack by Demetra Brodsky, published by Tor Publishing Group on June 18, 2019, is a reprint edition comprising 336 pages. This young adult fiction novel presents a tense psychological drama centered around Theo Mackey, who grapples with the aftermath of a tragic fire that destroyed his home and claimed his mother’s life. As the captain of the Ellis Hollow Diving Team, Theo is focused on his future, but a family history project at school forces him to confront fragmented memories that challenge his understanding of the past and his own identity.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of memory, trust, and self-discovery, as Theo navigates the complexities of his family history and the lingering effects of trauma. The story intertwines elements of thrillers and suspense, exploring the psychological impacts of a tragic event while also incorporating aspects of water sports. Dive Smack invites readers to join Theo on his journey as he seeks to uncover the truth about that fateful night and the secrets that lie within his family.
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“A tense psychological drama with a voice that pulls you in and a twist you won’t see coming.”—Gretchen McNeil, author of Ten
A 2018 Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection.
Theo Mackey only remembers one thing for certain about the fire that destroyed his home: he lit the match.
Sure, it was an accident. But the blaze killed his mom and set his dad on a path to self-destruction. Everything else about that fateful night is full of gaping holes in Theo’s mind, for good reason. Maybe it’s better that way. As captain of the Ellis Hollow Diving Team, with straight A’s and solid friends, he’s only one semester away from securing a scholarship, and leaving his past behind.
But when a family history project gets assigned at school, new memories come rushing to the surface, memories that make Theo question what he really knows about his family, the night of the fire, and if he can trust anyone—including himself.
“Heartbreaking, human and heroic, Demetra Brodsky’s Dive Smack is a Perfect 10!”— Karen LaFace, 1992 USA Olympic Springboard Diver
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