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Calder White, the lone human‑like brother among a clan of revenge‑driven mermaids living in the cold, clear waters of Lake Superior, is tasked with gaining the trust of Jason Hancock. The clan’s goal is to exact vengeance for their mother’s death by targeting Hancock’s family. Calder uses his charm to approach Hancock’s daughter, Lily, hoping to seduce her and secure their mission. However, while she begins to suspect a deeper truth behind the lake monster legends, Calder’s feelings shift from manipulation to genuine affection. Faced with the mermaids’ escalating demands to take matters into their own hands, he must choose between loyalty to his mysterious sisters and the love of a human girl, knowing the outcome will be perilous.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Anne Greenwood Brown
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