Sea Mythology

Jim Clary presents a compelling and riveting digest of beliefs, customs, and mystery in Superstitions of the Sea. Clary focuses on the vast array of strange, mythical, and often comical beliefs of mariners from ancient times to the present. Collecting the various topics for years, Clary found that maritime superstition was weaved throughout every fabric of his study. The folklore was so interesting that it often lured him far away from his subject search and held him spellbound for hours at a time.

A devastating secret has been buried off the shores of Kilkee since 1982. Now, something colossal has awakened in the dark waters. When journalist Ryan embarks on a routine expedition aboard the Cuan Mara research vessel, he expects to uncover local myths. Instead, a catastrophic electromagnetic pulse disables their ship, leaving the crew stranded in the churning Atlantic. An ancient apex predator, armed with unimaginable destructive capabilities, is hunting them from the abyss. Trapped in a life-or-death struggle against an unstoppable marine entity, Ryan and the surviving crew must ...

Calvin and Pudge Discover the Real Story of Unicorns Through History History believed in unicorns. Should we? Were unicorns ever real? Not the glittering kind from fairy tales — but something far older… and far more fascinating. In this children’s historical adventure book, Calvin and Pudge follow the legend of the unicorn across thousands of years. From prehistoric giants that may have walked alongside early humans, to ancient civilizations carving one-horned beasts into clay seals, to Greek historians, medieval kings, Arctic narwhals, and modern science — the mystery unfolds layer...

Blazing with reawakened magic, a young woman challenges the tides of fate in this highly anticipated sequel to the #1 Sunday Times bestseller The Wind Weaver. Rhya Fleetwood is tired of being a pawn in other people’s wargames. The fledgling wind weaver wants—needs—to master her magic...

An "atmospheric and evocative" (Rachel Gillig) romantasy about a threatened Siren who forges a bond with a brooding, self-righteous king in order to flee the king who raised her. Perfect for fans of One Dark Window and For the Wolf. The monster is always slain … Imogen Nel is in hiding. Hiding...

A powerful, layered weaving of myth, prose and pure imagination – The Ships of Merior is book two in the epic fantasy series, The Wars of Light and Shadow. The second volume of Janny Wurts's incomparable series following Arithon and Lysaer, two brothers forced to take opposite sides in a...

They call me a Mud-Dweller. A defect. Fodder for the crushing depths. They’re wrong. I am the Abyss itself, and my monsters are hungry. Nkiru Vance has spent her life invisible, scrubbing the floors of the Abyssal Academy—a brutal underwater institution run by the cruel, silver-skinned Atlanteans. As a latent "surface-dweller," her only job is to survive the pressure and the prejudice. Until the day the ocean answers her call. When a violent encounter triggers a dormant ancient biology, Nkiru isn't just revealed as an Omega—she’s exposed as a Mami Wata, a long-thought-extinct deep-...

One of Library Journal’s 10 Best Books of 2015 Following his acclaimed Atlantic and The Men Who United the States, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester offers an enthralling biography of the Pacific Ocean and its role in the modern world, exploring our relationship with this...

From the author of Medusa comes a beautiful and emotional story featuring a selkie: a mythological creature who can turn from a seal into a human. "Luxurious and moving." —Lauren Kate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fallen series Seven years ago, Quinn finally dared to transform...

Why can’t sea witches have their happily ever after? The sea witch, Calypso, was unjustly banished by the crown prince she was once set to marry. Now cursed to live as a hideous beast, Calypso spends her days alone, hiding in shame with only a surly crab for company. When her best friend Luna, princess of the merfolk, goes missing, Calypso reluctantly emerges from her sea cave to team up with the crown prince she hates in the search for the missing mermaid. Forced to work together, the feuding pair journey ashore in a harrowing race against time to save the princess. But will Calypso ...

After a year on the move, single mom Maggie Dalton has found a safe haven with her son in Maui. It’s the perfect spot to settle down now that her relentless stalker is finally behind bars. Maggie finds a new job and a new life thanks to some help from her best friend, Quinn, who urged her to come start over in paradise. But when signals suggest her stalker is back, Maggie realizes Maui might not be the safe oasis she thought. Quinn knows all about facing the past. Tenuously reunited with her biological family after thirty years, she’s still coming to terms with her childhood.

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A Book Riot Best Mystery & Thriller of the Year Three women in one twisted family race for answers in this striking mystery set in the Mexicali borderlands that "breathes new life into the myth of Persephone and Demeter" (Ana Reyes, author of The House...

She's a fine sailor... and a better witchThe sailing life brings a person close to the elements; it's a life where the unusual is ordinary and the mysterious, even the magical can be downright common. Short handed and with a charter coming up, taking Sira on... on a test basis, you understand, was expedient. She seemed to have a fine knack for boats, and a better one for the elements of the unexpected. She had a closer relationship to them than I could have ever imagined.

After narrowly escaping with their lives, three lovers board the Kraken once more, determined to uncover who tried to kidnap them—and why. Reveling in each other’s tangled embrace, water nymph Naia, god of love Aleksi, and pirate lord Einar sail back to the kingdom of ice. But the enemy they seek hides deep within the queen’s court. And the traitor’s trail of deception leads to a danger unlike anything they’ve ever encountered.

Adaira only wanted a hot hookup. One night of unbridled passion before she left California to start her new job in Scotland. Life—loved throwing obstacles in her path, screwing with her well-laid plans. When Adaira's hookup, turns out to be a blood relative to her sister's fiancé, things got complicated. However, nothing compares to learning Mr. Hot and Nasty, who gave her a night of lovemaking she'll never forget—is a Selkie. A mythological creature straight out of her grandmother's fairy tales; only the stories never mentioned Selkies scorching sexual appetite. Duncan's holiday to ...

Aleksi, the charming and charismatic god of love, is dying. But nothing can stop the Lover from completing his final quest: a dangerous diplomatic visit to a former adversary. Setting sail for a mystical kingdom of ice, Aleksi is joined by Einar the Kraken, infamous pirate lord, and Naia, a sweet young water nymph. Intoxicated by the pair’s electric connection, Aleksi vows to enjoy his last days by playing matchmaker, pushing away his own desires for the sake of theirs. But he’s unexpectedly caught up in a raging game of seduction.

This bundle contains: Trigon Daze Paragon Dracus The Far Side of Creation and The Long Journey Home All from the #1 Bestselling Kindle Action and Adventure, Fantasy, series: The Legend of Vanx Malic, written by multiple award winning author, M. R. Mathias

Introducing "The Final Voyage" by Bjorn Wolfe, a captivating tale set in the days of the Vikings. This historical fiction novel takes readers on an epic journey filled with adventure, intrigue, and battles at sea. As you delve into the pages of this gripping story, you'll be transported to a time when brave warriors sailed the treacherous seas, fighting for their beliefs and for their lives. With vivid descriptions of the rugged landscape and the fierce battles, "The Final Voyage" is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction or tales of heroic journeys. So come aboard and embark ...

From the author of The Girl Who Spoke in Storms comes a lyrical and heart-stirring sequel about legacy, memory, and the quiet rebirth of a world once broken. Long after Amaya’s final song silenced the storms, the ocean began to dream again. Out of that dream is born Lía, a girl shaped not from flesh, but from echo, carrying the forgotten rhythm of her ancestor’s voice. The sea hums her name, the wind whispers her purpose, and the horizon glows with a mysterious red light rising from the depths. When Lía discovers a drowned city shimmering beneath the waves, she awakens the Fire Choir:...

Brooklyn beauty Delyse’s life takes an unexpected turn when an ancestral connection awakens her dormant magick, plunging her into a world where the spiritual realm intertwines with her everyday reality. Guided by the powerful Yemaya, the orisha of the seas, Delyse navigates a path filled with danger, desire, and discovery. From mysterious gifts imbued with celestial energy to profound tarot readings that reveal her destiny, Delyse must embrace her feminine power and unravel the secrets of her lineage. As she learns to wield her newfound abilities, Delyse finds herself drawn into an ...