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When a colossal wave destroys a small island village, Mau becomes the sole survivor. Parallel to his plight, Daphne awakens from the wreckage of a ship smothered by the same disaster. Together, they navigate post‑tsunami chaos, gathering a disparate group of refugees—children, mothers, and empty-eyed widowers—and striving to shelter, feed, and protect them. Their journey forces them to confront the island’s ancient mystic guardians, challenge the very notion of mortality, and uncover a hidden truth that threatens to overturn established realities. The story blends high‑stakes survival with a deeper exploration of faith, destiny, and resilience.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Terry Pratchett
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