About Dolphin Song

Bostonian Dawn McCarthy's life is shattered following a profound double tragedy. Michael, her Irish husband, drowns in a fiery boating accident off the southwest coast of Ireland. Their only child, Jason, who has witnessed his father's death, is diagnosed with traumatic mutism and no longer speaks. Following a series of failed therapies, Dawn believes her son will never talk again.

Rejecting the doctor's advice, Dawn returns with Jason to the remote Irish fishing village of Kilcastle where her husband had lived and died. There, along the rugged Irish Atlantic coastline, she hopes to find a cure for her son. But it is not an easy return for Dawn. She faces daily reminders of what might have been.

The sudden appearance of a wild dolphin delivers newfound hope. In the days that follow, Dawn witnesses a powerful bond grow between Jason and the dolphin as the boy takes his first small steps toward healing. It is only then that she suspects the enigmatic mammal is much more than she had at first supposed.

Dolphin Song is a tale of terrifying tragedy, magical Irish legends and eternal love. Dawn's voyage takes readers on an unforgettable journey where those we have loved and lost are not gone forever. Instead, we need only take a leap of faith to find them again.

What Readers Say

"…spiritually uplifting. A thought-provoking, inspiring and intriguing story. I will recommend Dolphin Song to my book club and anyone interested in Ireland." — Illinois reader

"If this was a film, I'd describe it as The Big Blue meets Lorenzo's Oil. A compelling mix of Irish legend, the magic of dolphins, tragedy at sea and a final twist of eternal love." — London, England reader

"This is one of those books you never want to end."

— New Mexico reader

"The seascape of southwest Ireland jumps off the page. A powerful novel about finding courage and hope in the face of tragedy. Today's world needs just such a story." — Michigan reader

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