About the Book: Shelby Van Pelt’s heartwarming literary fiction debut follows Tova, a grieving aquarium night cleaner, and Marcellus, a brilliantly observant giant Pacific octopus. As an unlikely friendship forms, Marcellus uncovers the truth behind the decades-old disappearance of Tova’s son. Tender, humorous, and deeply moving, this novel blends mystery, grief, and hope into an unforgettable story.