Water Folk

The Folklore Cycle, Book 3

De: John Hood

Narrado por: Benjamin Fife

In an America shaped by more than just human hands, Folk rangers and magical creatures wage hidden battles that will determine the fate of a growing nation. From the blood-soaked grounds of the Alamo to the marble halls of Washington D.C., from monster-haunted seas to fairy-touched forests, their struggles intertwine with pivotal moments of American history.

Continuing the tale that began with the first two books of the Folklore Cycle, Water Folk opens with the water maiden Dela in the clutches of her most dangerous adversary and her friends Har the dwarf and Goran the sylph trekking across America in search of her. Along the way, they encounter Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, Herman Melville, Edgar Allen Poe, Kit Carson, and a masked swordsman with a mysterious past. Meanwhile, the mighty Captain Stormalong hunts a fearsome Kraken across storm-tossed oceans and shape-shifting monsters walk among settlers on the Western frontier.

As the elves of America clash with the duendes of Mexico, only a handful of human and inhuman heroes stand against their plans to dominate the continent — and the rebirth of an ancient evil.

Rich with historical detail and folklore from multiple cultures, this sweeping epic reimagines key moments of American history through a lens of magic and mythology. Perfect for fans of historical fantasy who love complex world-building and stories where the supernatural and historical intersect in unexpected ways.

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Retelling early Americana with fantasy creatures

John Hood's Water Folk is the conclusion of an epic tale, The Folklore Cycle, which follows a number of fairy, dwarf, elf, monster, and other folk as they take parts in influencing the struggles and battles of the American revolution and the following decades. The story is engaging, emotional, and full of adventure as we are introduced to well known historical figures that interact with, and are befriended by, our folk characters. With a steadily progressing plot that seems both familiar and foreign, the expert narration and varied voices create a richly detailed and gripping story with a performance that is challenging to pause. A highly recommended listen, especially for early American history enthusiasts. [Disclosure: I received this title for free and listened at 1.75-2x speed.]