Dry Water

by Eric S. Nylund

First published 1998

Lightning drives Larry Ngitis to a resurrected ghost town in New Mexico. The settlement teems with actual spirits alongside living artists, shamans, and witches. Dark forces gather in this supernatural community. Below ground, an ancient spring holds forbidden waters that have shaped human history across the ages. Larry discovers he must accomplish what seems impossible. The end of all existence draws near. Only by redirecting the cosmic forces can Larry prevent total annihilation. The town becomes his battleground against encroaching doom. Time itself bends around the conflict. Multiple realities converge as Larry struggles with powers beyond normal comprehension. The fate of everything depends on his ability to master forces that have influenced humanity since its beginning.

Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, supernatural

Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: chosen-one, high-stakes, time-travel

Setting: New Mexico

362 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Harper Voyager

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