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“Remarkably Bright Creatures is a beautiful examination of how loneliness can be transformed, cracked open, with the slightest touch from another living thing.”—Kevin Wilson, author of Nothing to See HereFor fans of A Man Called Ove, a charming, witty and compulsively enjoyable exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope that traces a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopusAfter Tova Sullivans husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which shes been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago.Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldnt dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors—until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova.Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night Tovas son disappeared. And now Marcellus must use every trick his old invertebrate body can muster to unearth the truth for her before its too late. Shelby Van Pelts debut novel is a gentle reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible.

Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Novel by Shelby Van Pelt

In the quiet seaside town of Sowell Bay, Washington, a remarkable friendship forms between a lonely widow, a giant Pacific octopus, and a group of misfit friends. Tova Sullivan is a marine biologist who has spent her life studying cephalopods. When her husband dies, she retreats from the world, finding solace in her work and in the company of Octavia, a giant Pacific octopus who lives in the aquarium at the local marine research center.

When Cameron, a young boy with autism, comes to work at the aquarium, Tova and Octavia form an unlikely bond with him. Cameron is fascinated by Octavia and her intelligence, and he is able to connect with her in a way that no one else can. As Tova and Cameron spend more time together, they learn from each other and find healing in the unlikeliest of friendships.

But their bond is threatened when a mysterious illness strikes the aquarium, threatening Octavia's life. Tova and Cameron must work together to save Octavia and protect the delicate balance of their extraordinary friendship.

Praise for Remarkably Bright Creatures:

"A beautiful and moving story about friendship, loss, and the wonders of the natural world. Shelby Van Pelt has created an unforgettable cast of characters in Tova, Cameron, and Octavia. I highly recommend this book." — Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Remarkably Bright Creatures is a heartwarming and thought-provoking novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Shelby Van Pelt's writing is beautiful and evocative, and her characters are unforgettable. I highly recommend this book." — Elin Hilderbrand, New York Times bestselling author

"A charming and heartwarming story about the power of friendship and the resilience of the human spirit. Shelby Van Pelt has written a wonderful book that will appeal to readers of all ages." — People Magazine

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