A wild adventure that takes you on a journey from the California Coast to the depths of the Grand Canyon. Dive into this fast-paced, suspenseful Sci-Fi fantasy novel that melds sizzling romance, action, heart-stopping horror, and a high-stakes battle to save humanity. After her father's tragic death, eighteen-year-old Skye Conner and her mom visit her Nana on the California coast. There, Skye stumbles across a mystical conch shell in the surf. Suddenly, her dull, empty life takes on a thrilling and terrifying turn. Changing Tide is a witty, original, page-turning thriller that will make you look at First Contact in a whole new way. CHANGING TIDE 2023 Book Awards: *Maincrest Media Award, Winner, YA Fiction (2024) *Outstanding Creator Awards, Best Fiction Book of 2023, 2nd Place *Outstanding Creator Awards, Fantasy (1st Pl.), Sci-Fi (1st Pl.), Romance (2nd Pl.) *The Global Book Awards, Bronze Medal, Sci-Fi - Romance *The BookFest Awards, Silver Medal, Sci-Fi - Romance *The BookFest Awards, Bronze Medal, Fantasy - Contemporary & YA - Sci-Fi *Royal Dragonfly Awards, Best Cover, Sci-Fi, Fantasy & YA Fiction *American Fiction Awards, Finalist, Romance - Paranormal: Supernatural *American Writing Awards, Finalist, Science Fiction *Literary Titan Book Award - August 2023 "...truly a breath of fresh air! ...A sci-fi romance like this was exactly what we needed. ...despite dealing with things like loss, coping, and mourning this book is surprisingly fun and lighthearted...reading like a Disney script." -OUTSTANDING CREATOR REVIEW "Changing Tide is simply excellent, from the plotline to the characters to the action to the humor, and everything in between, and it should not be missed. I think it is a story for anyone, young adult or adult, who enjoys a good science fiction novel with some romance thrown in. I would recommend the book to everyone." -Feathered Quill Book Reviews "...I thoroughly enjoyed every moment spent reading this book and was genuinely sad when it came to an end. Without a doubt, I highly recommend picking up Changing Tide by Robert Joncas and awarding it a well-deserved 5 out of 5 stars." -OnlineBookClub.org Review "Robert Joncas showcases an exceptional ability to portray raw emotions and delicate sentiments. His narrative is an intricate tapestry of romance, familial bonds, suspense, and an unmistakably human touch enveloped in a mantle of science fiction. The characters are vividly constructed, each contributing a unique hue to the narrative palette... This novel embodies the essence of heartfelt storytelling interlaced with an adventurous spirit, ensuring a riveting reading experience." -LITERARY TITAN