At the heart of the Pacific Ocean lies the planet's most remote and desolate point-Point Nemo. But beneath its crushing depths and eternal silence, something stirs.

Captain Elias Thorne is no stranger to darkness. Haunted by the loss of his family in a tragic shuttle disaster, he now commands the Abyssus, a state-of-the-art deep-sea submersible designed to retrieve lost technology from the ocean's most dangerous graveyard. What begins as a salvage mission becomes a descent into the unknown-where dormant alien technologies whisper, wreckage pulses with forgotten energy, and the boundary between grief and obsession begins to blur.

Accompanied by a pragmatic first mate and a brilliant, boundary-pushing scientist, Elias confronts the literal and emotional pressures of the deep. As they uncover evidence of intelligence not of this Earth, the mission transforms into a race against time-and themselves. What waits in the abyss is not only a revelation about humanity's place in the cosmos, but the keys to Elias's own haunted soul.

Rising from Point Nemo is a gripping fusion of deep-sea science fiction, psychological thriller, and emotional reckoning. For fans of The Abyss, Sphere, and Project Hail Mary, this novel dives into the crushing dark not to find monsters, but meaning.

deep sea adventure; underwater sci-fi thriller; Point Nemo novel; alien technology mystery; submersible exploration fiction; science fiction deep ocean; psychological sci-fi drama; abyssal trench story; lost civilization sci-fi; futuristic salvage mission; survival at sea fiction; deep ocean discovery; speculative ocean thriller; marine science fiction novel; isolation and redemption tale

Richard Dell Schwarz is a retired 30-year lieutenant firefighter, a storyteller with a gift for weaving heart, history, and imagination into every book he writes. With decades of experience in public safety and a lifelong passion for creative writing, he brings a deep sense of empathy and authenticity to his stories. His works range from heartfelt children's books that celebrate love and individuality to sweeping historical fiction and imaginative fantasy adventures.Richard dedicates much of his writing to his children and grandchildren, who inspire him to create stories filled with hope, courage, and belonging. He is lovingly supported in his creative pursuits by his caring wife, Esmeralda. Through his publishing imprint, R&E Publishing, he strives to craft books that entertain, inspire, and open conversations for families and communities.When he is not writing, Richard enjoys exploring the Texas Hill Country, spending time with family, and finding new ways to share the power of storytelling.