“Coming here to Maine, in this little town, would hopefully help give her some perspective.”

Melissa Andrews, a famous Hollywood celebrity, longed for a respite from fame, for just a little while. Seeking a remote destination where she could escape and regroup, she finds herself in the quaint, coastal town of Boothbay Harbor.

From the comfort of her rental home overlooking Linekin Bay, Melissa’s thoughts are interrupted by the mysterious red boat with the words Red At Night scrolled across the back of it, passing by… again. As she contemplates her day, she considers finding out more about this boat.

“Her fingertips were numb, and it was creeping up into her hands. This is it, she thought to herself.” Little did Melissa know that a terrifying experience on the water would bring her face-to-face with the sternman of that very boat, Jack Finn. What happens next changes their lives forever.

In writing, “Red At Night,” Maine author, Jerry Farnham draws on experiences and memories from his life in Boothbay Harbor. This story depicts real life experiences of a Maine lobsterman and many of the characters are based on actual residents of Boothbay Harbor.

The son of a lobsterman, Jerry began his life on the water when he was very young – just six years old. As a teenager, Jerry recalls seeing big yachts on the water, wondering about the lives of those on board. Did they love their lavish lifestyle or did they long for a simple life? It was that curiosity that was the catalyst for writing his first novel. Jerry would go to work early and write – some days the words writing themselves, other days, like all writers, he would just stare at an empty page. “I had to overcome my own negative thoughts as well as other naysayers along the way,” says Jerry. “It took years to complete, but I’m proud of myself for finishing this book. I didn’t expect it to be so well received, “ adds Jerry.

To date, “Red At Night” has sold almost one thousand copies. Jerry has been featured on local news outlets and covered by many publications. In addition, Jerry finds it exhilarating to do book signings and author talks.

The first draft of the sequel to “Red At Night” is complete. Jerry is also working on a sci-fi movie. “Red At Night” can be purchased at Sherman Bookstores or online. More information can also be found on his website: jerryfarnham.com.

Jerry resides in Gorham with his wife and children.