03/03/2026
Sea of Salt: The Journey Continues
I’m excited to share that Sea of Salt, the sequel to Salt of the Earth, is officially moving into production.
I completed the manuscript a few months ago, and since then it’s been through the editing process—followed by reviewing the edits (always an adventure of its own!). Last week I sent the finished version to the publisher, and I’m thrilled to report they were pleased with the revisions and are ready to move it forward.
So, what can readers expect?
From Risk to Reckoning
In Salt of the Earth, Marshall Salt convinces his wealthy father, Arthur, to risk everything on an asteroid mining venture. The story follows the enormous financial, technological, and personal costs of building and launching the ship Arlo. It’s a tale of high risk and high reward—an adventure grounded in real-world economics and the staggering implications of harvesting resources from space.
But what happens after success?
With Great Wealth Comes Greater Responsibility
Sea of Salt explores the consequences of victory.
The Arlo has completed its historic mission, delivering unimaginable riches to Salt Industries and rescuing Arthur and Marshall from financial ruin. But wealth attracts attention—and danger.
Salt Industries now stands at the center of a geopolitical storm. Hostile governments circle like predators. The Manifest Destiny Cartel continues its relentless pursuit. The powerful Yamaguchi yakuza clan enters the conflict with its own agenda. What began as a desperate bid for survival has escalated into a high-stakes struggle for global influence.
Meanwhile, success brings strain closer to home. The once-unbreakable bond between Marshall, Blake, and Justin begins to fracture. As fortunes rise and life paths diverge, Blake finds himself increasingly isolated—questioning loyalty, purpose, and his place in a world reshaped by naomium.
The Power of Naomium
Naomium remains the greatest prize—and the greatest threat.
Its energy potential dwarfs even the new wealth of Salt Industries. In the wrong hands it could devastate the planet. In the right hands… it might still do the same.
And then comes the revelation that changes everything.
Beneath the icy crust of Enceladus, hidden within its vast subsurface sea, an alien civilization watches Earth.
The Lantians have observed humanity’s rise—and its growing recklessness.
Their intentions remain unknown.
Are they guardians?
Or are they Earth’s worst nightmare?
If you enjoyed Salt of the Earth, Sea of Salt raises the stakes in every direction—financial, political, personal, and cosmic. I can’t wait to share more details as we move closer to release.
Stay tuned.
