Dated 500 years in the future, the humans world has collapsed under the weight of climate change, causing Tsamis and droughts that have wiped out huge chunks of the population.
They are no longer the dominant species on earth, even if only one human knows this.
Aquarians, a mermaid species, are now the largest intelligent species on earth, and they have decided to never even come into contact with humans long ago, when the humans betrayed them.
But now, their species is also being affected by the pollution, and the Aquarians realize some of the researchers (who can only be male) must go search for the serum the humans created and abandoned in a coral reef, long ago.
Thats where Marina, the reserved and kind Aquarian, has been chosen to help, even if shes not a researcher, not male, nor the proper age, her destiny to save the endangered species is granted.
Join Marina as she uncovers her true path in saving Aquarians, and the path of the two distant worlds of humans and mermaids.
Think you know mermaids?
Think again.
(Think underwater Twilight)
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"Our waters are changing. We've known it for a while now.
We can sense it. We can taste it. We can feel it."
Imagine growing up your whole life believing you know who you are, who you will become. You spend years training to become accepted into your clan. And on the day of your Testing, you fail. Imagine what happens then.
Leira, a young Mer is forced to fight for her survival in a world where friends can quickly become enemies, identities merge, and something is lurking - deep below the water.
*Remember to check out "Water Before: A Prologue" to read the short story that accompanies this novel!*