Thomas Blake is a successful author of mystery novels who has lived for many years in Del Mar, California. When he is suddenly confronted with a tragic event, his life comes to an abrupt standstill. Out of tormenting boredom, and trapped in the clutches of writer's block, he starts going to a small café where he is befriended by a group of surfers. Though Thomas is twice their age, a synergy develops. They invite him out on the water in Del Mar, and on a surfing trip to Baja. Will their youthful energy be enough to bring Thomas Blake back to life? Or has the die been forever cast? A Distant Past, An Uncertain Future is a story of friendship and shared needs, a story of life itself.