Dark Tide

Dark Tide is the third book in the Waterfire Saga, continuing the epic tale of Serafina, a mermaid princess who has grown into a formidable leader. The story follows Serafina as she works to sabotage her enemies and gather allies, while her friends Ling, Becca, and Ava confront individual dangers, including imprisonment, shameful secrets, and 'death riders.' Meanwhile, Serafina's betrothed, Mahdi, must maintain a dangerous ruse to protect their plans. This installment is packed with political intrigue, suspense, and high stakes, making it a compelling read for children ready for a longer, more complex fantasy adventure.

Once a lost and confused princess, Serafina is now a confident leader of the Black Fin Resistance (BFR). While she works on sabotaging her enemy and enlisting allies for battle, her friends face challenges of their own. Ling is in the hold of Rafe Mfeme's giant trawler, on her way to a prison camp. Becca meets up with Astrid and learns why the Ondalinian mermaid is always so angry: she is hiding a shameful secret. Ava can't return home, because death riders await her arrival. And it is getting more and more difficult for Mahdi, Serafina's betrothed, to keep up the ruse that he is in love with Lucia Volerno. If Lucia's parents become suspicious, his life--and all of Sera's hopes--will be extinguished.