Junius Leak and the Spiraling Vortex of Doom

Junius Leak and the Spiraling Vortex of Doom is a genre-blending middle grade novel that combines mystery, fantasy adventure, and real-life disaster. Written by Allan Wolf, the story draws inspiration from the 1980 Lake Peigneur drilling accident and follows thirteen-year-old Junius Leak, a self-proclaimed expert on waterbodies. Sent to spend ten days on a houseboat with his eccentric Uncle Spot while his parents work on their marriage, Junius finds himself in Delcambre, Louisiana, where secrets swirl beneath the surface of the lake.

As Junius seeks answers about his mother's past and tries to overcome his fear of water, he uncovers a century-old family feud and a quest for pirate treasure. When disaster strikes, Junius must summon courage and resilience to become an unlikely hero. Told through alternating viewpoints—including the voice of the lake itself—the novel explores themes of neurodivergence, grief, and self-discovery with humor and heart.