In "Deep End" by Tim Shoemaker, the story follows a young boy named Derek who is drawn into a perilous adventure when he discovers a submerged mystery linked to his father’s past. As Derek navigates the challenges of adolescence, he grapples with friendship, trust, and the secrets that lie beneath the surface. When he and his friends investigate a series of strange occurrences, they find themselves plunged into a thrilling quest that tests their courage and loyalty. With themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the search for truth, the book captures the essence of growing up and facing fears head-on. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 12-15 years.

There are 416 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2023 by Focus on the Family Publishing .

Tim Shoemaker is a national speaker and author of eleven books, including Code of Silence, Back Before Dark, and the third in the series, Below the Surface. His nonfiction titles include Super Husband, Super Dad . You Can Be the Hero Your Family Needs. Tim has three grown sons and has been happily married for over thirty years. Tim has also been working with youth on a volunteer basis for over twenty years-and still loves it. Connect with Tim on Facebook: www. facebook. com/AuthorTimShoemaker