Ryan Dacko, author of “The Book of Quint,” a prequel to “Jaws,” will be on-Island during Amity Week. Dacko’s novel provides details and backstory to enhance the performances in the original movie. In the book, Quint survives the greatest naval tragedy in history with the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. A number of events bring him to Amity Island, where he becomes a legend of the North Atlantic.
Quint struggles with survivor’s guilt from war, post-traumatic stress from losing his friends to sharks, a psychological battle against a cunning politician, and an island that wields a great secret. Dacko invites readers to experience “The Book of Quint” and watch “Jaws” again for the first time. The author will share information about navigating the pitfalls of modern-day publishing, working with agents, and developing a novel for the silver screen.
Ryan Dacko is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran who served as a search-and-rescue boat operator in the North Atlantic, and on the U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker Polar Star from the North Pole to Antarctica. He is a licensed underwater welder, and worked as a commercial deep-sea diver. He operated an independent film company, receiving awards on film festival circuits, and sold his award-winning documentary “Plan 9 from Syracuse” to Netflix in 2007. He now works as a high-voltage line mechanic, living with his wife and three kids in Syracuse, N.Y. He is the host and creator of “The ‘Jaws’ Obsession” podcast, which is ranked in the top 2 percent of all podcasts around the world by ListenNotes.
Friday, June 27, 2 to 4 pm at Carnegie Heritage House, 58 North Water St., Edgartown, and Saturday, June 28, 2 to 4 pm, at Edgartown Books, 44 Main St., Edgartown. “The Book of Quint” can be purchased on Amazon, Apple Books, audiobooks, and more. To check out Ryan Dacko’s podcast, visit jawsob.com and linktr.ee/bookofquint.
