An Abbotsford film director and writer has released the first of a six-book suspense series.
Milan Skrecek’s book, Shallow Depths, is inspired by his time working as a shopping guide on cruise ships sailing from Miami to the Caribbean.
Shallow Depths dives deep into a word of hidden agendas and dark secrets, and is based on an award-winning screenplay currently in pre-production.
At the heart of Shallow Depths is Christina, a sharp and resilient protagonist whose life as a shopping guide on luxurious cruise ships takes a dangerous turn.
Beneath the surface of her seemingly glamorous job, Christina runs an exclusive escort service for cruise line guests, navigating a world filled with secrets, betrayal and moral ambiguity.
As the stakes rise, Christina is forced to balance the demands of her illicit business with her own survival on board, uncovering dark truths that threaten everything she holds dear.
Her journey pulls readers into the seductive and treacherous world of high-seas intrigue, where danger is always just one step away.
Each instalment of the series dives deeper into the mysteries and complexities of its characters and plot lines.
Skrecek’s most recent project prior to the book was a short film, Make My Dreams Come True, that he shot in and around Abbotsford in 2023.
The film was accepted to two film festivals in Los Angeles, and public distribution is expected sometime in 2025.
Abbotsford locations used in the shoot included the Aurora Cafe in downtown Abbotsford, the Metzger Collection museum inside Columbia Bible College, and at a couple of local homes.
Skrecek has previously garnered writing credits on project for brands such as Nike, Nintendo, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises, Cheech & Chong, Rock Legends Kiss and more.
He was instrumental in the creation and development of the MuchMusic reality-based travel show called 6 Canadians on a Bus. The show revolved around six cast members and two tour managers, who travel from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Victoria.
Skrecek was cast as one of the tour managers and can be seen in a number of episodes.
He studied acting at the Vancouver Film School and landed roles in a number of TV commercials and in locally shot Vancouver productions.
Shallow Depths is available for purchase on Amazon.
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