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Dark Life, set in a post-apocalyptic East Coast America mostly submerged by water, follows teenage pioneer Ty Townson, who has special underwater abilities called Dark Gifts. Ty discovers a government conspiracy involving experimentation on children with these powers. As he battles outlaws and navigates government threats, Ty aids Gemma Straid in searching for her missing brother, who is tied to both the outlaws and the conspiracy. The novel addresses themes of self-acceptance, community support, and moral conflict against government abuses. Topics involving child experimentation and government oppression appear in the book.