by Paul Hazel
First published 1987
Finn carries the blood of two realms. His mother was a witch, his father a king, and now he stands to inherit kingdoms both on land and beneath the waves. War has broken out between the seafolk and the men who walk on solid ground. Finn wanders between these hostile worlds, belonging fully to neither. The seafolk see him as too human, while the land dwellers distrust his otherworldly heritage. Each side demands his loyalty as battles rage across shore and sea. Finn must navigate treacherous political currents while armed forces clash around him. His dual nature makes him both valuable and vulnerable to each faction. The weight of two crowns presses down on him as he searches for a path that might end the bloodshed. Finn's journey becomes a test of whether one person can bridge the gap between ancient enemies or if some divisions run too deep for reconciliation.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, epic-fantasy, political-thriller
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Finnbranch, Land, Sea
Period: Present Day
Mass Market Paperback · Spectra
Content warnings: violence