the sunset of Darkness: Echoes Drowned

"Humans are nothing but brutal, loathsome creatures."For Keith, the surface is a forbidden realm-a graveyard where the memory of his best friend lies, slaughtered by pirates before his very eyes. He swore never to rise again, vowing to show his people that the world above is made of nothing but ruthlessness. Hatred has become his only certainty.But his foundation shatters when he discovers that his sister, Coralie, has broken their sacred law to venture among the humans. Convinced she is in mortal danger, Keith surfaces to save her, ready to do whatever it takes to bring her back to the depths.However, the reality he finds on land is more complex than he ever imagined. Immersed in the world he loathes, Keith discovers that the lines between good and evil are not as clear-cut as he believed. As his convictions waver and unexpected bonds form with those he once called enemies, he is swept into a desperate flight to protect not only his sister, but also the life of a human child from the ferocity of his own kind.Keith begins to harbor a harrowing doubt: what if humans and merfolk are not so different in their cruelty? _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Content Warnings: This dark fantasy novel contains graphic violence, torture, trafficking, PTSD, and themes of loss. Please note: This story features an asexual protagonist and explores a non-traditional, unrequited bond rather than a conventional romance. Mature audience strictly recommended.

Pages: 329, Paperback, Independently published