Calm at Sunset, Calm at Dawn

The journey of twenty-year-old James Pfeiffer unfolds as he defies his family's expectations and joins a scallop trawler off the Rhode Island coast. Amidst the grueling labor and the presence of rough men, he uncovers harsh realities and profound truths about life at sea. The novel explores themes of self-discovery and the complex motivations of fishermen, revealing that each crew member harbors unique connections to the ocean's allure and dangers. Through this experience, James confronts his identity and the meaning of his choices.