“Pearlized” is a must-read masterpiece of fiction that is character-driven, full of mystery and thrills. As a boy, Oisín Murphy discovers a shiny pearl in a pool of blood beside the numeral twelve on the frozen bay behind his home. Breaking the ice, Oisín finds himself drowning in the freezing darkness below. This harrowing experience also falls on the day of his mother’s unsolved disappearance. For a long time, Oisín has believed that the Pearl Point Murderer killed his mother. Despite his claims, both the authorities and his peers refuse to accept what he witnessed as a child.

Almost two decades later, as the world faces a pandemic, Oisín’s inner demons resurface because of his isolated routine. The past catches up with him on October 13th as a sinister birthday card summons him to confront the terrifying day on the bay. He weighs his passion for justice for his mother against his pursuit of a meaningful life and love.

An ominous twist of events that covers both the east and west coast ensnares Oisín’s closest friends, leading to a climax that you won’t see coming.

“Pearlized” is a must-read masterpiece of fiction that is character-driven, full of mystery and thrills. As a boy, Oisín Murphy discovers a shiny pearl in a pool of blood beside the numeral twelve on the frozen bay behind his home. Breaking the ice, Oisín finds himself drowning in the freezing darkness below. This harrowing experience also falls on the day of his mother’s unsolved disappearance. For a long time, Oisín has believed that the Pearl Point Murderer killed his mother. Despite his claims, both the authorities and his peers refuse to accept what he witnessed as a child.

Almost two decades later, as the world faces a pandemic, Oisín’s inner demons resurface because of his isolated routine. The past catches up with him on October 13th as a sinister birthday card summons him to confront the terrifying day on the bay. He weighs his passion for justice for his mother against his pursuit of a meaningful life and love.

An ominous twist of events that covers both the east and west coast ensnares Oisín’s closest friends, leading to a climax that you won’t see coming.

B. K. Sweeting is an author from Sonoma County, California, and Upstate New York. She is a talented writer known for her gripping thriller novels and evocative poetry. Her unique style of storytelling has captivated readers around the world and earned her critical acclaim. In 2021, Sweeting’s book Bubbly by the Sea won the Reader’s Favorite International Book Award in the Inspirational category. In her spare time, she makes candles, hosts Bookstagram meets, and advocates for marine conservation. With her remarkable range of experiences and talents, B.K. is a force to be reckoned with in the literary world.