The Sea Hides Its Dead

Trapped in an underwater cave, a group of academics must face a series of deadly, supernatural trials—each one demanding they confront their darkest sins—in this chilling aquatic cult horror debut from Megan Bontrager.

Grad student Caro has no idea what she wants to do with her life, but when an opportunity arises to act as a research assistant on an anthropological expedition for her professor and lover, Edward Beck, she doesn’t hesitate. Beck assembles a team of academics and professionals to study the ancient sea-based Cult of the Leviathan, and the expedition descends into the sea caves where the cult is said to have dwelt.

But when the cave entrance collapses, trapping them inside, the expedition finds they are not alone in the darkness. Surrounded by strange artifacts and scattered bones, an ancient trial has been set in motion. One by one, the members of the expedition will be tested and forced to atone for their greatest sin. . . or die.

• "Dark, bone-chilling, and utterly twisted, The Sea Hides its Dead will drag you into its depths with only a flare to light your way. Bontrager’s gripping writing steals you from the very beginning and doesn’t let up until you’re gasping for more." 
  Deena Helm, author of Our Cut of Salt
• "Weird, wild, and unpredictable, Bontrager will guide you through the depths of your own personal drippy, salty seaside purgatory. You will feel the chill, the damp, the gloom, and, above all, the omniscient staring eyes of the Leviathan above!" 
  Bitter Karella, author of Moonflow