BLUE-RINGED OCTOPUS
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An international action-adventure thriller from author Rick Applewhite. A desperate race across the South Pacific. A deadly virus. One of the world's most dangerous marine creatures—and one chance to stop a catastrophe.
Blue Ringed Octopus
Hidden beneath calm waters lives one of nature’s deadliest mysteries.
Silent. Beautiful. Untouchable.
The Blue-Ringed Octopus is more than a creature… it’s a warning.
Dive into the extraordinary world uncovered by Rick Applewhite — where danger, intelligence, and survival collide beneath the surface.

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“Danger Beckons: A Daring Voyage to Unlock a Civilization’s Last Hope”
Blue Ringed Octopus, Rick Applewhite
Deep in the South Pacific, a remote island is being devastated by a mysterious and deadly virus—one that could soon threaten the world.
Jason Falco and his elite medical research team race against time aboard a state-of-the-art research vessel. Their mission seems impossible: capture one of the ocean’s deadliest creatures—the blue-ringed octopus—whose venom may hold the key to a lifesaving treatment.
But the outbreak is no accident.
As Falco, his physician sister, and his daredevil brother close in on the truth, they discover a sinister force behind the island’s suffering—and find themselves caught in a deadly battle where millions of lives could hang in the balance.
Adventure. Danger. Discovery. And a race against time to save a civilization.
About the Author Rick Applewhite
A graduate of the University of Houston, Rick Applewhite is a businessman and entrepreneur who has been involved in numerous start up companies. He currently is founder and CEO of Bimini Hydrotherapy Inc. The Bimini NanoJet Oxygen Perfusion System is a technological breakthrough for perfusion of oxygen into the body’s soft cell tissue using Ultra Fine Bubbles (nanobubbles). These bubbles are so small they can penetrate the skin through pores, allowing for exceptionally deep treatment to improve performance, recovery, reduce inflammation and overall health.
Rick is an avid traveler and especially loves Central America. He has spent his life playing sports, surfing, water skiing and scuba diving. He lives in Texas and has three children and five wonderful grandchildren.
Contact or For Film & Television Inquiries: Rick Applewhiterick@applewhite20.com
Contact or For Film & Television Inquiries: Rick Applewhiterick@applewhite20.com