Deep Secrets

A story of the Titanic, family, survival and the secrets we hide.

Colette only wants three things: to prove she isn't weak, to get a job, and to uncover the mystery surrounding her father. All her life she's heard that he died in a factory accident, but she's haunted by dreams of bitter cold and a sea of stars — and part of her knows it's somehow connected to him.

When Colette secretly gets a job, she becomes fascinated by the stories that Walter, the store owner, tells. He was aboard the Titanic before it sank. He saw the ship fall beneath the waves and watched as his brother perished in the sea. His memories bewitch Colette and she's drawn to the Titanic, and the more she learns, the more intense her dreams become.

Then the stock market crashes. As things get desperate, Colette clings to Walter's stories — especially the ones about a man who shared her father's name. But then Walter reveals a truth that changes Colette's life and identity forever. Can Colette live the life she's lived all these years, knowing the truth now?

Deep Secrets by Nikki Smith is a compelling journey into hidden pasts and the strength to face the truth.