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Do you know why we ask questions about Michael’s death?    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?    Our fight for freedom started. 

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“I remember being so enamoured by this fantastic tale when Dan verbally told it to 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.”  – Kipper Eldridge, Grammy and Emmy winning music producer.    “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.”   – Guy Creasey, documentary editor who’s been the recipient of Emmy and Bafta awards.     “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.”   – Christopher Thompson, co-founder of The Bridge Learning Center, former Director of Green School Bali and author of the novel Butterfly: A Sibling’s Story.     “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.”   – Robert Swan, OBE, the first person to walk to the North and South Poles and Founder of the 2041 Foundation.     “A captivating, true tale filled with unexpected twists that kept me hooked from beginning to end.”  – Ruben Stephenson, Director of Kew Diving Services.    “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.”  – Steve Stine, author of The Deep Earth Chronicles.    “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.”  – Alex Soldevila, Creative Director and Board Member of Majestic Hotel Group.    “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.”   – Stefano Azario, imagemaker-at-large.     “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?’”   – James Anders Banks, author of The Cowboy, the Empathy Kitten and the Cube. 

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The story depicted in this book is a tragic, yet true account of the events from 2002 that unfolded after Dan’s friend got lost in an underwater cave in Croatia, and then, out of the blue, Dan and one of his other friends from the group became falsely suspected of murder and thrown into custody. Croatian police needed someone to blame. They claimed that they found the deceased friend with his diving knife in his chest. Dan’s fight for freedom started.    Dan feels that hyperactivity is his superpower, enabling him to do a crazy number of things at the same time. He is a father of two brilliant kids and is aspiring to be a good husband. He loves sports, adventure, spending time with friends, reading, writing, being in the ocean, and (too) many other activities. He also continuously searches for peace of mind, with mixed results.  Life took Dan from his birthplace in Prague to many corners of the world. He has built a successful career in large, multinational companies. Then, in 2016, he quit the corporate world and moved to Bali with the whole family. The reason? Green School Bali for the kids — a truly special place with a unique approach to education. He started his own advisory firm and works with a small number of clients, helping them build better businesses. He also created an online fitness programme for better management of lower back pain called ExFitt.com.  He loves teaching freediving and riding motorcycles. Last, but definitely not least, three dogs and a cat are all part of the family. 

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