Invite Only – Coming-of-age author, Rowena Patterson presents the launch of “The Awakening Sea,” a thrilling science adventure book series with a strong ocean conservation message on Thursday, July 27. Held at a private residence in Malibu and hosted by Gabrielle Reece and big-wave surfer husband, Laird Hamilton, the evening will feature cocktails and light bites. For every book sale, $1 will be donated to benefit the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, a non-profit marine preservation organization.