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In the sunny waters of Hawaii, marine behavioral biologist Nate Quinn leads a diverse research team as they record and study the haunting melodies of humpback whales. When a whale suddenly lifts its tail to spell out the cryptic message "Bite me," the mystery deepens—none of the crew, including long‑time partner Clay, the young assistant, or the Rastaman Kona, see the display. Later, a key film roll is missing and their research facility is trashed, hinting that someone is deliberately covering up the truth. Christopher Moore weaves humor, wit, and intrigue into a story that questions what we think we know about the natural world.
First publish date: June 15, 2004
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Christopher Moore
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