The epic naval fantasy trilogy concludes, as Sam, Mary and Benedict play a deadly game of war and espionage on the high-seas. Perfect for fans of pirate-infested waters, magical bestiaries and battling empires, by authors such as Adrienne Young, L. J. Andrews and Naomi Novik.
In the wake of the events of Black Tide Son, Hart flees into pirate-infested waters to shelter on the island where former rogue James Demery and the Fleetbreaker, Anne Firth, now rule.
Reeling from their discoveries about the truths of the Mereish-Aeadine war, Mary and Sam hover on the precipice of a terrible, world-altering choice – they can stay silent and maintain their good names, or they can speak out, and risk igniting total war across the Winter Sea.
Meanwhile, Benedict captains The Red Tempest, a lawless ship of deserters and corrupted mages in search of an Usti spy with incendiary stolen documents. Benedict is determined to make the truth known, consequences be damned.
As rumours spread of a new Ghistwold sprouting in the Mereish South Isles, May and Sam sail once more into intrigue, espionage and an ocean on the brink of exploding into conflict. They must chart a course toward lasting, final peace, at the heart of the age-old battle for power upon the Winter Seas. PRAISE FOR BLACK TIDE SON
"An impressive, swashbuckling high-seas adventure that is just as fantastic a read as the first novel. Fantasy lovers will delight at a series that adds something different to the genre and continuously exceeds expectations."
Library Journal
"Black Tide Son was impossible for me to put down. The second installment in The Winter Sea series does not disappoint, expanding the chilly, windswept world of its predecessor with more dangerous enemies, intrigue, and a healthy dose of magic - not to mention a romance that had me on the edge of my seat. I will devour every single book H.M. Long writes."
Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart
"H. M. Long is back with another action-packed adventure in BLACK TIDE SON, a stunning continuation of the Winter Seas series. Intrigue and a surreal, highly imaginative magic system weave together to form the base for a twisting plot filled with heart-pounding action and deep-seated mysteries. Beneath the swashbuckling surface of the tale, Long includes a thoughtful exploration of the nature of love, from fraught familial bonds to a sweet -- but fierce -- romance that will make readers swoon. Readers will be on the edge of their seats from page one all the way through the epilogue, when they'll start clamoring for book three's release."
M.J. Kuhn, author of Among Thieves
"Swashbuckling adventure, magic and a slow-burn romance - I loved returning to this icy, watery world."
Kell Woods, author of After the Forest
"Black Tide Son is everything I look for in a sequel; expansive lore, amped up adventure, and fantastic characters. Thrilled to take another voyage with this crew."
Christopher Irvin, author of Ragged
"A nonstop adventure packed with daring escapes and high stakes on the high seas-and a gripping tale of betrayal and forgiveness between brothers. BLACK TIDE SON is half piratical fantasy, half familial intrigue, and all impossible to put down."
Allison Epstein, author of Let the Dead Bury the Dead
PRAISE FOR DARK WATER DAUGHTER
"A wonderful adventure! Dark Water Daughter swept me to the high seas with its captivating story, rich original lore, fascinating characters, and slow-burn romance. Immersive from start till end, this is a hard one to put down."
Sue Lynn Tan, Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess
"Intricately crafted, stunningly unique, and so vivid you can almost taste the frigid air of the Winter Sea, Dark Water Daughter is my favorite H.M. Long book yet."
Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart
"Dark Water Daughter is a unique and breath-taking slice of high seas fantasy – H. M. L.
