"A sensitive tale rich with perseverance, hope, caring, and ultimately truth." -- L. Bedard, Ph.D. His life in turmoil, Billy Sharp decides to visit his aunt, a marine biologist, living in a small fishing village on the North Atlantic coast. Billy then meets a mysterious sea captain under investigation for murder and becomes involved in a quest for truth and justice. Library and education professionals have praised the novel as an excellent book for young adults and particularly for boys: "In Billy, Kafalas superbly captures the voice of a teenage boy." -- A.

Coutu, YA Librarian. "A compelling mystery that involves coming-of-age, teenage love, family strife and the search for lasting values." -- P.Milano, Reading Specialist. There is plenty of excitement and suspense. the novel moves at breakneck speed." -- M. Roemer, Ph.

D. "Kafalas builds strong characters around a plot that will draw in young adult readers." -- M. Glover, Librarian.