Feet of Clay

A visceral exploration of physical fragility and moral susceptibility, Feet of Clay centers on Kerry, a man whose heroic impulse during a tempestuous surfboard race results in a debilitating shark encounter. This act of valor, intended to preserve his beloved Amy, becomes the architect of his own domestic imprisonment. As Dr. Lansell imposes a year of strict convalescence, the narrative shifts from the kinetic energy of the Pacific to the stagnant, claustrophobic air of a marriage under siege. The protagonist, once a paragon of athletic prowess, finds his literal and metaphorical foundation crumbling. The arrival of Bertha, the doctor's wife, introduces a predatory dynamic, as she seeks to exploit Kerry’s vulnerability, turning his recovery into a psychological battlefield where fidelity and survival are at odds.