Salt & Blood
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My soul is full of longing for the secret of the sea, and the heart of the great ocean sends a thrilling pulse through me. ~Henry Wadsfellow
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Fae used to be normal. A perfectly normal, boring teenager struggling with high school like anyone else.
Then came the day it all changed.
Creatures come oozing out of the water and infect the population above, leaving her and her sister, Astrid alone to survive in their small home, nestled in the Georgia wilderness. But when Astrid is dragged under the murky waves by the disgusting creatures, how far will Fae go to save her?
A merman surfaces, and Fae must follow his lead if she ever wants to see Astrid again. Secrets are revealed, species are unearthed, and dangers lurk in the black depths of the water like never could be imagined.
Follow Fae on her journey to save her sister, but more importantly.. save whatever may be left of the human race.
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