Sea Legends

Herbie and Violet's fifth gripping adventure brings the internationally bestselling Eerie-on-Sea series to a heart-stopping climax. It is Midwinter once again, and a group of cryptozoologists have descended on the town to investigate the unresolved mystery of the malamander’s long-lost mate...

On remote Rollrock Island, the sea-witch Misskaella discovers she can draw a girl from the heart of a seal. So, for a price, any man might buy himself a bride; an irresistibly enchanting sea-wife. But what cost will be borne by the people of Rollrock? The men, the women, the children? Once Misskaella sets her heart on doing such a thing?Margo Lanagan weaves an extraordinary tale of desire and revenge, of loyalty, heartache and human weakness, and of the unforeseen consequences of all-consuming love.

Becalmed on alien seas, Ariane offers herself up to the sea god, fulfilling the vow she broke years before. But will her sacrifice be enough to save their ship and country? Sir Garland and company enter alien territory in their chase against time and the terrifying keeper of Graywash Hall. The Journeyman knows that only one thing can save them against the Shadowman’s Orb.

Barnabas, Quentin and the Grave Robbers (June 1971) “You see, Paula, how well it will work out. Lily will drink the blood of the village maidens—and Barnabas will be blamed.” Paula stared at the evil doctor in horror. “Whatever happens to Barnabas, you’ll still have Quentin to reckon...

The oceans of the world have always had an air of mystery. About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water, and until the 20th century no one had plumbed its depths. Even today the bigger seas and oceans remain a largely unexplored frontier, with new species being discovered every year. Thus it comes as no surprise that countless legends have arisen of strange creatures lurking in the depths.

STEP INTO OLYMPUS: Forbidden Myths, Unbreakable Heroes, and Gods Who Never Forgive There is a reason these stories refuse to die. Greek mythology still hits deep because it speaks to the part of us that craves meaning, courage, and wonder . It turns fear into forward motion, doubt into daring, and ordinary days into something larger. In these legends, love can rewrite destiny , and power always demands a sacrifice . If you love epic, intense stories filled with awe, you are in the right place.

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR AND PASTE MAGAZINE An intimate account of life in a West African fishing village, tugged by currents ancient and modern, and dependent on an ocean that is being radically transformed. The sea is broken, fishermen say. The sea is...

Ku-aya led a joyful life with her parents and her three younger brothers. Her days were spent tending to the fields of wheat, watching over the herd of sheep, and dancing along the banks of the salt river that ran through the center of her beautiful, sprawling village. Every dawn brought new blessings from the Sky Father above.