Mermaids, rival species hell-bent on revenge, and a magical ring capable of stopping an impending war are just a few things David Cooley did not expect to find on his Spring Break jaunt to the Bahamas. A little sun, sand, and surf was how he imagined he would spend his vacation. But fate had other plans in store for him—death and destruction, heartache, and true love.
Faryn Sands is everything he has ever wanted in a companion. She is beautiful, kind, mysterious, and has… fins? But she is also forbidden, risking execution if her government ever catches her fraternizing with a human.
Despite the danger, and rivaling all that David has ever known to be reality, Faryn shows him a way of life far beneath the surface of the sea he never knew existed. She possesses a sweet scent that wards off sharks and can speak to dolphins in their own language. Faryn uses camouflage as a defense and can read minds at will, a gift David ultimately inherits from her.
Atlantis—fictitious island created by a great scholar or historic landmark now sheltered beneath the sea floor? David finds out the hard way, sometimes you can believe what you read in storybooks. And Atlantis is only one of many cities tragically devoured by the vast Atlantic thousands of years ago.
Because of David and Faryn’s budding romance, he can breathe underwater as if on land. He can swim faster and see better beneath the surface of the sea than any other human. But with these magical gifts come the sours. A cold war raging between the mers and sea demons is on the verge of exploding, hurling David into the midst of an age-old feud, and forcing him to make the toughest decision of his young life. Does he stay and fight for a civilization that hates him or turn his back on Faryn, Atlantis, and the monsters dominating the waters around the Bahamas, doomed to regret his decision for the rest of his life?
Just as the couple thinks their situation cannot get any worse, an unexpected enemy betrays them the first chance they get. And when their forbidden relationship surfaces, the couple flees Atlantis's High Council to an island crawling with sea demons to escape persecution, but they cannot hide out for long. With an epic battle exploding around them, their future looks bleak, their unbreakable bond fragile for the first time.
Mythos proves fate to be a cruel temptress, leading lovers down winding paths only to tear them apart, and it soon becomes obvious that David and Faren may not live long enough to see another sunrise.
Professional Reviews
I really enjoyed Mythos by Heather McLaren. This is a story of true love, sacrifice, acceptance, loyalty, and triumph. I found it gripping, descriptive, immersive, and so seamlessly woven together that I never felt I was left hanging as I moved from one section to the next.
Readers’ Favorite
Romance, action, adventure - this is what readers will find in Mythos! Talented debut author Heather McLaren spins a fascinating web that combines humans, the mer people, and the lost city of Atlantis. McLaren pays an immense attention to detail, bringing to life the underwater world in full-blown, vivid detail.
Midwest Book Review
Vivid characters, world building, and plenty of pulse-pounding action make Mythos a gripping story all the way to the wonderfully romantic conclusion, and this novel leaves the reader anxious for the next book in the Mer Chronicles. Perfect for adults and teens alike.
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