Surprisingly intelligent creatures UA

Tova Sullivan, at seventy, endures a life of solitude and heartache, grappling with the loss of her husband and the mysterious disappearance of her only son, Eric, three decades ago. She finds herself working as a janitor at an oceanarium in Sauvage Bay. One fateful night, she encounters Marcellus, an octopus she discovers entangled and nearly lifeless outside the tank. Initially, Tova views Marcellus as just another sea creature, unaware of the pivotal role he will play in unraveling the enigma surrounding the night Eric vanished. This delightful debut novel by Shelby Van Pelt weaves a tale of companionship and fate's trials, revealing how examining the past can open doors to seemingly unattainable futures.