Los Angeles, CA – November 11, 2025 – Author Jon Broderick introduces a compelling new entry in visionary adventure fiction with Five Miles Deep: The Saga of Marina Victoria, a sweeping narrative inspired by a deeply personal family legacy. With a 4.9 rating from readers, the book presents a rich tapestry of underwater civilizations, cultural identity, environmental urgency, and the extraordinary life of Marina Victoria, a heroine defined not by fantasy, but by emotional truth.
At the center of the story is Marina, based on the author’s real-life sister. Their lifelong bond lays the emotional foundation for a character who is not imagined but remembered, believed in, and continually rediscovered. Broderick transforms that bond into an epic saga that spans millennia, continents, and ancestral mysteries.
A Heroine Rooted in Legacy and Real Experience
The story unfolds across three interconnected novels, soon to be four. Marina is born from the ancient domed city hidden beneath the Puerto Rico Trench, a place submerged under five miles of ocean. Her inherited abilities connect her to ocean life, global politics, and human conflict across regions including Puerto Rico, Brazil, and Alaska.
From managing a geopolitical environmental crisis during a wave of shark attacks in Brazil to uncovering long-buried corruption in Southeast Alaska, Marina’s journey merges ecological awareness with mythic resonance.
Why the Book is Capturing Attention
Five Miles Deep stands out for its realism, cultural grounding, and immersive detail. Broderick and his Brazilian wife maintain a home in Recife, giving firsthand perspective on Brazil’s coastal politics and ecological challenges. The Alaskan chapters reflect lived experience among indigenous communities and the breathtaking region’s complex cultural identity.
This authenticity makes the story both globally relevant and emotionally accessible. Readers do not just follow Marina, they believe in her.
Positioned for Retail, Academic, and Cultural Markets
The series appeals to multiple reader demographics:
- Fans of mythic and environmental adventure
- Readers interested in indigenous culture, oceanic geography, and historical storytelling
- Book club and educational audiences seeking stories rooted in real global issues
The combination of emotional core, heritage, environmental awareness, and cinematic imagery makes Five Miles Deep a strong candidate for bookstore placement, library programming, and cultural festival features.
Strong Potential for Film or Series Adaptation
With a submerged ancient civilization, global environmental stakes, and layered character arcs, the story has clear screen adaptation viability. The world-building naturally aligns with episodic storytelling, while Marina’s character arc provides emotional continuity across seasons or sequels.
Themes of legacy, identity, ecology, and human connection have strong resonance with modern audiences and streaming platforms seeking meaningful mythic storytelling.
About the Author
Jon Broderick is a writer with a lifelong connection to history, maritime heritage, and cultural preservation. His storytelling is shaped by real experiences across Puerto Rico, Brazil, Alaska, and the American South. His work is known for blending factual detail with timeless narrative symbolism, resulting in stories that feel both expansive and intimate.
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