Lifesaving lessons

the long version

Linda Greenlaw never shied away from a challenge. The renowned swordfish boat captain had, through hard work and determination, created a life of peaceful independence on a rugged island off the coast of Maine. Then Mariah arrives to stay with her uncle, an island newcomer. The community is rocked to learn that the troubled teen she suffers terrible abuse at his hands. Alone and at risk, Mariah needs a guardian. And the island residents nominate Linda ...