The True Story of Two Mysterious Deaths in an Underwater Labyrinth
“I remember being so enamoured by this fantastic tale when Dan verbally told me a few years ago. Once I recovered from the amazing twists and turns of the story I remember thinking this has to be a book, and now here it is, for everyone to be taken on this breathless journey.”
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A scuba diving vacation. An uncharted underwater cave.
A friend got lost in the cave, ran out of air.
His body found with his diving knife buried in the chest.
The author accused of murder.
The Cave is a gripping true story of adventure turned nightmare — and the fight for truth.
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Do you know that he was stabbed with a knife?
Did you know it was murder?
It was 2002. My friends and I embarked on what should have been a fantastic sailing and scuba diving adventure along the Croatian coast. We discovered an underwater cave and went exploring. Through a cruel twist of fate, a mix of coincidence, a mistake, and bad luck, one of us vanished into the darkness. We searched for him, without any success. The following day, the authorities deployed two navy divers who seemed not to have been in any cave before to find our friend. One diver never came back.
Two days later, the nightmare intensified. One of my friends and I were accused of murder and thrown into custody. Croatian police needed someone to blame. They claimed they had found our deceased friend with his diving knife buried in his chest.
Could they manufacture the evidence to sentence us?
“The Cave is a powerful and poignant, blow-by-blow account of this tragic event and its lasting impact. It’s a must-read for all scuba diving enthusiasts.”
“What begins as an adventure among friends quickly turns into a dark descent into the abyss. But what makes Frolec’s novel most disconcerting is that his nightmare is true. A haunting story of desperation, will, survival and determination.”
“In a world full of managed stories, often not based on truth, Frolec’s book stands out as being the real deal, totally authentic, so well written and with important messages about trust and survival.”
“A captivating, true tale filled with unexpected twists that kept me hooked from beginning to end.”
“Frolec’s tale is a reminder of how anyone’s life can suddenly take an unexpected and terrifying turn. Told with storytelling mastery, The Cave invites us to explore the depths of our own vulnerability and the darkness of those who might wrest us of agency.”
“The Cave is a gripping, true-life adventure that masterfully blends camaraderie, suspense and the raw beauty of underwater exploration. Dan Frolec’s vivid storytelling immerses readers in the world of passionate divers, capturing both the thrill of discovery and the haunting reality of loss. This book is a compelling tribute to friendship, trust and the unpredictable power of nature—a must-read for anyone drawn to real-life adventure and human resilience.”
“Frolec is clearly a man with a taste for adventure. For divers, this is an absolute must-read—a gripping, true tale of how tragedy can unfold in paradise. Not a survival story, this is a testament to friendship, resilience, and the bonds forged in the depths.”
“This book is a nerve-wracking thriller based on a true story. The reader feels like they’re right there, experiencing the drama that unfolded more than twenty years ago. Dan’s matter-of-fact style will keep you engaged until the very end and, at the same time, wondering: ‘How was it possible for them to survive and stay sane?’”
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