Dr Al Waller, an eccentric marine biologist isolated on the San Diego coast, saves an unborn infant by adapting her to water. With a dolphin as her only companion, Mara thrives, yet he cannot disclose what he's done. How long can he hide this miracle child? What will become of Mara, once discovered? Like the classic Frankenstein, this modern/gothic suspense novel explores important issues: What are the ethical limits of science? Could future humans adapt to the ocean?