Shipwrecked!

For graduate student Jolie, summer on a research cruise in the Florida Keys was supposed to be about sunshine, diving, and escaping the chaos of everyday life. But everything changes when they bring up an old ship's battery from an uncharted shipwreck that they discover while exploring the coral reefs. What begins as a thrilling discovery alongside two ocean engineering professors from the Florida Institute of Technology quickly turns into something far more dangerous.

For twenty-three-year-old graduate student Jolie, summer on a research cruise in the Florida Keys was supposed to be about sunshine, diving, and escaping the chaos of everyday life. But everything changes when they bring up an old ship's battery from an uncharted shipwreck that they discover while exploring the coral reefs. What begins as a thrilling discovery alongside two ocean engineering professors from the Florida Institute of Technology quickly turns into something far more dangerous. Hidden in the wreckage lies a treasure—and a set of cryptic clues that point to a powerful, secret organization with roots stretching back through history. As Jolie and the two professors uncover the truth, they realize the treasure is just the beginning. Someone is watching, someone who will stop at nothing to protect the organization's secrets—secrets that could change the world forever. From the sun-drenched waters of the Florida Keys to the shadowy depths of conspiracy, Jolie must rely on her courage, her ingenuity, and the unexpected allies at her side to unravel the mystery. But with powerful enemies closing in and time running out, the line between friend and foe begins to blur. Shipwrecked! is a high-stakes adventure that dives deep into the mysteries of the ocean and the human heart—a tale of courage, betrayal, and the pursuit of truth beneath the waves. Some secrets are meant to stay buried. Jolie's about to uncover them all.

Dr. Stephen Wood, a distinguished professional engineer and head of the Ocean Engineering program at the Florida Institute of Technology, infuses 'Shipwrecked!' with authenticity from the twenty-five years of leading oceanic research cruises with the Florida Institute of Oceanography's research ships. With over two and a half decades of experience teaching Ocean Engineering, Dr. Wood's expertise forms the bedrock of this thought-provoking tale while including STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) as a primary focus of the story. Holding degrees from renowned institutions, including the University of Rhode Island, the University of Miami, and Oregon State University, Dr. Wood's passion for oceanic exploration and engineering excellence shines through his storytelling. His extensive academic repertoire spans Ocean Engineering Design, Underwater Robotics, Underwater Archaeology Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, and more. Dr. Wood's dedication to education and environmental awareness permeates every page of 'Shipwrecked!', offering readers an engaging and informative experience that resonates with the realities of our world.