In *Sand Dollars*, Michael Henry crafts a compelling modern mystery that begins in Truro, Massachusetts in 2002. The story introduces Naomi Smith, a promising young artist and recreation director, whose life takes a shocking turn when she is kidnapped near a seaside shack once built by Cornelius “Con” Sanborn Chase in 1900.

Held captive for two years, Naomi is sustained physically but drugged into memory loss. During her confinement, she produces stunning seascape paintings, later discovered to hold immense artistic and monetary value. Upon her dramatic rescue during a coastal storm, investigators uncover a chilling note from her captor—self-described as “The Benevolent Captor.”

The narrative intertwines Naomi’s ordeal with the rich history of the Shack and the 84-acre Cape Cod property, drawing readers into questions of identity, ownership, and justice. With themes of resilience, exploitation, and the blurred line between care and control, *Sand Dollars* is both a modern thriller and a reflection on art’s power to transcend trauma.