Visible Ripples
Visible Ripples by Maryellen Strautmanis, published by Purple Porcupine Publishing on September 25, 2025, is a 300-page work that explores the life of Dr. Pia Barnes, a forensic pathologist in New York City. By day, she investigates the deceased, but by night, she grapples with her extraordinary ability to reverse death, a power she gained after an encounter with a bioluminescent bay. As Pia navigates her complex existence, she yearns for a normal life and the love that her friends have found, all while confronting the emotional scars of her past.
In this narrative, readers will follow Pia’s journey as she balances the weight of her unique abilities with her desire for an ordinary life. The story delves into themes of love, loss, and the challenges of embracing one’s gifts. As Pia faces her childhood heartache, she must decide whether to rewrite her past and open herself to the possibility of true love. This edition presents a blend of fantasy, paranormal elements, and magical realism, inviting readers to explore the intricate dynamics of life and relationships through Pia’s eyes.
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Dr. Pia Barnes is no ordinary forensic pathologist. By day, she examines the dead in New York City’s medical examiner’s office. By night, she tries to forget that death is no longer final–not for her. Ever since she fell into a glowing bioluminescent bay, Pia has possessed the impossible ability to reverse death itself.
Now, as her journey continues, Pia longs for a normal life and the kind of love her best friends Sam and Kash have found. But can she let go of the heartache from her childhood crush and trust enough to find a love that is both passionate and true?
Torn between the weight of her abilities and the desire for an ordinary existence, Pia must once again face the past, embrace her gift, and decide whether some things–like love and loss–are truly meant to be rewritten.
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