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St Ailbe's sacred relics are not just the concern of the abbey's community but are a price icon and political symbol of the entire kingdom. So who would have dared to take them? Both relics and the monk must be found! Sister Fidelma, together with Saxon brother Eadulf, on a visit to Imleach, are asked to investigate. It seems there is more to the disappearances than meets the eye; much more. Fidelma gradually uncovers one of the most sinister conspiracies she has yet encountered, in which the participators will stop at nothing - even murder - to achieve their aims When Sister Fidelma sets out on a pilgrimage to the Holy Shrine of St James in the late autumn of AD , her main preoccupation is to reflect on her commitment to the religious life and her relationship with the Saxon monk, Eadulf, whom she has left behind.

The arrival, among the small band of pilgrims, of her first love, a man who had deserted her, complicates matters, stirring up memories she would rather forget. But there are more complications to come. During the first night out, with the ship tossed about by a tempestuous sea, one of the pilgrims disappears, apparently washed overboard. The discovery of a bloodstained robe raises question; was the pilgrim murdered and thrown into the sea? With the bless of the captain, Fidelma finds herself having to overcome her emotional ties and focus all her abilities on solving the mystery.

But death dogs the tiny band of pilgrims in the close confines of the ship. Fidelma finds herself not only battling against the antagonism of her fellow pilgrims but struggling to survive the turbulent elements of the storm-tossed sea, as she attempts to solver a perplexing puzzle. It is not until the Holy Shrine is almost reached - and time is running out - that the amazing truth is uncovered ISBN 4. Sister Fidelma originally made her debut as one of the decade's most interesting sleuths in short story form.

The red-haired, sharp witted and astonishingly wise religieuse captured the hearts of many readers as she successfully tackled the most baffling of crimes in her other role as dalaigh - or advocate - of the law courts of Ireland, using the ancient Brehon Law system.

It was the overwhelmingly enthusiastic response to these stories which launched Fidelma as the heroine of a bestselling series of Celtic crime novels set during the mid seventh century AD, Hemlock At Vespers is the first collection of these stories ever to be published. With its breathtaking range of settings and crimes, it is guaranteed to entertain and intrigue - and is an anthology that no lover of Celtic culture or historical crime should be without.

St Martin's Press, September, She hastens to the capital of the neighbouring kingdom of Laigin, where he is being held, determined to prove his innocence. The crime took place at the abbey of Fearna where Fidelma clashes with the equally strong-willed but sinister Abbess Fainder. The evidence against Eadulf seems overwhelming; a terrible sordid story of sex, shame and murder. Even Fidelma is forced to ask the question. She has little time to discover the truth, however, for the King of Laigin is determined to make Eadulf an example.

He has decided to give in to Abbess Fainder's demand that the ecclesiastical Penitentials from Rome be used and not the native law system, which would have simply meant loss of rights and payment of compensation to the victim's family. In the gloomy atmosphere of the menacing abbey, Fidelma, struggling to put aside her emotional involvement, begins the desperate search for the truth; a search that will inspire sheer terror as her toughest investigation yet leads to shocking revelations.

There seemed no disarray anywhere to account for why the meal appeared to have been deserted halfway through the eating of it.

Whispers of the Dead by C.S. Daley

Stools and benches were pushed back as if everyone had risen but he saw nothing that indicated any confusion or panic. En route from Ireland to visit the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Sister Fidelma and her faithful Saxon companion, Brother Eadulf, find themselves on the coast of the Welsh kingdom of Dyfed when their ship is blown off course by a storm. Who, or what, is behind the disappearance of the monks? February, , Headline, London. December , Signet, New York. The goose was a symbol of the Celtic gods of war. This motif was used on the war helmet worn by a figure of a Celtic war goddess or female warrior from the 1st Century BC, founded at Kerguilly en Dinault in Brittany.

The realisation came to Eadulf that such wounds could only have bee inflicted by someone whose strength lay in malice. That his friend had been murdered and the event must have occurred scarcely more than a few hours before. At that moment, the wind rose again, shrieking like a chorus of souls in torment shrieking like a presage of evil.

Puzzled and intrigued by their summons, Fidelma and Eadulf battle against the harsh winter storms to make their appointment, only to find they have, nevertheless, arrived too late. And as they struggle to comprehend this staggering news, it soon becomes clear that the murder of this young monk is not the only trouble facing the abbey. But can Fidelma and Eadulf discover the truth before they themselves fall victim to the danger which pervades the abbey walls? ISBN 9. A series of horrific murders has brought terror to the Kingdom of Muman. Three young girls have been slaughtered with unspeakable violence on the nights of consecutive full moons.

Suspicion falls on three dark strangers from the distant land of Aksum Ethiopia , who are guests at the Abbey of Finbarr, and a panic-stricken mob attacks the community, leaving the religious in fear for their lives. Sister Fidelma and Brother Eadulf are called in to restore order and it soon becomes clear that while the three mysterious strangers are definitely hiding something, there are other more likely suspects for the murders.

What about the ageing Laig, a hermit-like apothecary, who is known to have instructed all three victims about the magic and power of the moon; what sinister truths are hidden in his dark woodland dwelling? As Fidelma struggles to repair her faltering relationship with Eadulf, can she uncover the truth before the next full moon, when the killer will strike again? A servant has been murdered. The baby in her charge has been abducted. Fidelma of Cashel has solved even more horrendous crimes in her career as an advocate of the ancient Brehon Courts of Ireland. But this case is different.

For both Sister Fidelma and her companion, Brother Eadulf of Saxmund's Ham, the case is unique because of the personal emotions involved. The baby who has been abducted is their son. What is the motive for their crime? Could someone seeking vengeance on Fidelma and Eadulf have done the deed? They have made a lot of enemies in their pursuit of justice. Fidelma and Eadulf, ignoring protests that they are too emotionally involved to undertake the investigation, set out on what proves to be one of the most dangerous cases they have ever undertaken It is our task to listen to the whispers of the dead.

Although the heroine of a series of bestselling novels, Sister Fidelma, the seventh-century sleuth of the Celtic Church, made her debut in short story form. Hemlock at Vespers was the first collection of fifteen early tales. Now Whispers of the Dead brings entirely new adventures.

This collection contains an astonishing range of crimes and misdemeanors and seamlessly blends historical detail, character and story into mysteries that will confound and surprise. Whispers of the Dead is Sister Fidelma at her very best. Wreckers deliberately drive a helpless merchant ship on to a rocky shire on the west coast of Ireland. Abbess Faife, leading a pilgrimage to a holy mountain, is slaughtered, and her six companions, young female religieuse, are abducted. An ageing ecclesiastical scholar is murdered in the oratory of the Abbey of Ard Fhearta.

Do these bizarre events have a connection? Sister Fidelma and her companion, Brother Eadulf, are asked to go to Ard Fhearta to examine the mystery at the request of Abbess Faife's nephew. Many dangers threaten Fidelma and Eadulf from the time of their arrival at the gates of the abbey. Has the evil Uaman the Leper, Lord of the Passes, returned from what was presumed his watery grave? What malicious hazards await Fidelma and her companion on the tiny, storm-blown Seanach's Island, where only a small group of hermits are supposed to dwell?

February, AD , and Cashel is full of distinguished visitors. The reason Under the old Irish custom, Fidelma of Cashel and Eadulf of Seaxmund's Ham, having been joined together for a year and a day, are to be married. But on the eve of the ceremony, the pious Abbot Ultan, who has travelled from the far north to attend, is found murdered in his chamber. Worst still - one of the most distinguished guests, the King of Connacht, has been seen fleeing from the scene and is charged with the murder. He demands his right to appoint Fidelma in his defence.

Quickly Fidelma discovers that Abbot Ultan is not the pious man he was thought to be -- indeed, many of the guests have cause to hate him. It is a long weekend of suspicion, fear and more death before Fidelma and Eadulf are able to reveal to their restless and querulous guests the truth behind Ultan's murder.

But rather than surrender, or protest his innocence, Dubh Duin took his own life. Everyone seems to have an opinion on this shocking murder but the Chief believes that the real truth is yet to be uncovered. Their investigation reveals an intricate web of conspiracy and deception that surrounded Sechnussach while he was alive and one that has only grown more entangled since his death. If those responsible are not discovered in time these intrigues threaten to unbalance the five kingdoms and send them spiralling into a violent and bloody civil war.

When Bishop Leodegar of Autun calls upon the church leaders from western Europe to attend a council, it is to be a meeting haunted by sudden death and intrigue. But when a conflict between two delegate results in the murder of the chief delegate from Hibernia, the entire Council is in danger. Sister Fidelma and her companion, Brother Eadulf, arrive in Autun to act as advisors to the Irish delegation. Between the autocratic Bishop Leodegar and the malignant abbess, Mother Audofleda, a web of sinister intrigue soon spreads.

The theft of a priceless reliquary box, the disappearance of women and children and rumours of a slave trade make this one of the most sinister puzzles that Fidelma and Eadulf have ever faced US paperback, Minotaur Books, St. An Irish merchant ship is attacked by a pirate vessel off the coast of the Breton peninsular.

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Murchad, the captain, and a prince from the kingdom of Muman, are killed in cold blood after they have surrendered. Among the other passengers who manage to escape the slaughter are Sister Fidelma of Cashel and her faithful companion, Brother Eadulf. How did his murderer escape? Abbot Iarnla insists on sending for Sister Fidelma and her companion Brother Eadulf, to investigate the killing. But even before they reach the abbey, there is an attempt on their lives. But from the moment she enters the beautiful valley of the Trebbia, there is danger on every side.

Her dying teacher's last words send her off on her most dangerous adventure where murder follows murder and a vicious civil war threatens before an extraordinary conspiracy is revealed. And from the start, Fidelma is on her own.. This story is a chronological sequel to Shroud for the Archbishop. The body of an unknown young noble is found murdered not far from Cashel. They find themselves struggling with a tangled skein of murder and intrigue; a bewildering conspiracy and, moreover, physical jeopardy. Is the eruption of violence that has broken out in the west of the kingdom connected?

Who is the fanatical figure who leads the violence, claiming to have been summoned by "the seventh angel" to drive the "impure of faith" from the land? Markos Andela is the legitimate Emparch of Akhaia, his family slain by Konto Theucinian and displaced from his kingdom. Mitigation emerges from Seventeen year old Caroline Oresteia was a privateer on board the Cormorant, alongside her father, a humbled Wherryman, now evading capture for her thievery upon the everglades of Kynthessa. Mitigation emerges from Lord Pherenekian, Archon of Eryth.

A proposal of a fifteen thousand person artillery in exchange for the political union of Markos and his daughter Agnes Pherenekian, an unconventional young woman interested in academics and potential Emparchess. Quite the conundrum for Caroline, conflicted between her fondness for the Prince and a Kingdom in disarray.

Whisper of the Tide is a maritime adventure of resilience and endurance. Generations of Oresteria Wherrymen have been guided by the River God, speaking the language of the Everglades. Except for Caroline, claimed by the Sea Goddess and destined for adventure. The relationship between Caroline and Markos is convoluted and apprehensive, Caroline placing her aspirations aside to preserve the revolution and subjugate Konto Theucinian, while desperately yearning for the wild blue yonder.

A ship was not meant to sit at anchor in the harbor, and neither was I. The secondary characters are meticulously created, including a former adversary. Merchant manager Docia Argyrus. Distinctly tenacious women who have challenged gender equality and celebrated the female achievement.

Sarah Tolcser has created an enchanting and captivating narrative, an entertaining adventure for the marauder at heart. Avast ye scalawags and buccaneers, all hands ahoy! Dreamy Addictions "You had to know what you wanted - but knowing wasn't enough. You had to be willing to fight for it. To be so strong even the sea could not defy you. That is how strong we must be, to keep the things we love. It was a great debut. When I heard there's a lost treasure hunt involved in this sequel, I'm so ready for it. Whisper of the Tides is not only a fun sequel but also a good conclusion to this series.

I loved getting back into this world and meeting the characters once again. I quite enjoyed this book as much as the first one. I loved their relationship and their snarky banters. Caro's adventure continues in this sequel where she helps Markos in his campaign and also becomes his protector to look out for any assassination attempts from their enemies. Markos is called pretender even though he's a legitimate heir to the throne. Now Caro and Markos needs to decide which is important, their love or the throne.

Caro always belonged to the sea and she never fitted to be an emparchess so she finally makes the painful decision for both of them which eventually leads Caro to another dangerous adventure. I loved Caro even more in this book. Her character growth was very well done. After the events in the first book, She was kinda confused about where she fit in and where her true destiny lies. She Struggled while making hard decisions but she always stood strong. She's not perfect and made mistakes but that's what makes her so real. Markos is a delightful character. He's always sweet, fun and charming.

He's kinda secondary character in this book because he had less part in this book. I still enjoyed the swoony romance and fun banters between him and Caro. I liked Kente, Caro's cousin who wields shadow magic. She was there for her whenever Caro needed help. I really wish she had more part in this book because she's really an amazing character.

I also liked the Snarky Sea Goddess who loves taunting Caro. And finally, we have a surprising new character in this book who stole the show. He's a great addition to the plot and I really didn't expect to see him again. He has an intriguing and fun personality. I really enjoyed his character a lot. I'm not revealing his name because it's kinda spoilery. If you like Jack Sparrow then you'll definitely love this guy. The plot was very interesting and engaging throughout.

It has a slow start which I'm really not fan of, but after the mysterious shipwreck, I was hooked to the plot till the end. There were so many twists and turns in the book that kept me on the edge of my seat. The whole story felt like an adventurous ride. There's a lot of sea adventure in this book and I enjoyed every minute of it.

The writing was pretty good, but to be honest I struggled with the writing in the beginning. The book was told in Caro's first person pov. The world building was amazing. It was one of the best aspects of this series. The world of riverlands is an enchanting world filled with magic, myths, gods and goddesses, sea creatures, and pirates. I wish we could explore more of this world. Overall, I loved this book! It's a total entertaining read filled with adventure, magic, romance, pirates, ships, and treasure hunting. The story wrapped up perfectly with a satisfying ending.

I'm really gonna miss this world and the characters. If there's ever a spin off of this series in the future, I would definitely read it. I can't wait to know what the author has in store for us next. What a thrilling sequel! I missed my subway stop I was so engrossed in this one- pirates and gold and danger and love and hard choices! I couldn't put it down. Whisper Of The Tide is one of the most satisfying conclusions to what is now one of my favorite duologies in YA Fantasy.

To Caro, being the captain of her own ship was a dream come true and although the River God never whispered her name, that never changed her love for the pirate life. These characters are super fleshed out, more so than in Song Of The Current. I may not have cared too much for Marko in the first book but I began to appreciate him a bit more in this book.

This then sets off a series of events that place Caro on a wild treasure hunt. What I loves most about this book is that we see Caro who is a strong Bi-racial woman continue to embrace all of the things that make her look different. Caro has bi-racial hair and is of a darker complexion with freckles, all things she loves about herself.

Sep 07, Deekay rated it it was amazing. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. The politics really grew so good, much better in my opinion. The throne, royal cousins, arranged marriage, finding treasures, and the sea god plan. Her fighting skills, negotiating skills and how she keep her plans on track. She do it all without the help from her parents. These two has been separated lots of times since the first book. I cried when the arranged marriage thingy happened. Araxis Chrysanthe really made a good villain in this story. Although not as good as Cleandros.

Pretended to be Agnes Pherenekian, married to Markos just to kill him under the order of her father, Konto Theucinian. An unexpected alliance from Diric Melanos. Wow, he indeed surprised me big time. Pretty much my new favorite character. I hated him so much in the first book but in this one, he made me like him more.

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He truly fell for her. These two ladies are the bravest characters in the story. They risked everything to help each other even in dangerous situation. Overall, the whole story really-really so satisfying to read. Perfect conclusion for the Song of the Current duology. Totally ended so well. Just how I like it. And while the book did deliver that, I felt like there were definitely some things missing and other things that could have been explored further. I think I liked her a bit more in the sequel.

She was in an identity crisis throughout this novel, so her journey to self-discovery was something I enjoyed reading about. She is still not exceptionally amazing to me, I did not feel a true connection, but I did enjoy her for the most bit. She was defiant and determined to do what she could to make things right. Even doing the unforgivable. Her heart still beat so loudly in this one Markos: A step up from what he was in book one. But that comes to a rather quick end, more on this later. Again, no real connection was there, but he was a good character and way better than what he was in book one.

Honestly, I am a sucker for the morally gray and those with redemption arcs. He is one fiery and angry and sad pirate, people! He makes many poor decisions and his past is tarnished too, but I think Tolcser did a great job of showing the importance of asking for and extending forgiveness. On a funny note. One character had the unfortunate circumstance of being named, Dido. And I have a filthy mind.

In this book, much more of the sea and land is explored which I thoroughly enjoyed. Tolcser was once again able to paint the distinct landscapes in their unique way that made each adventure the characters had more fun and dangerous. She was not as benevolent as I thought she would be which was quite a pleasant and rude surprise! I really enjoyed the way Tolcser tried to antagonize her and yet make her a supporter of our heroine as well. Instead the characters went on a treasure hunt, which should be just as fun!

The thing is is that as the story went further in, the focus shifted back to the romantic tension and the discovery of the treasure, while it had its action, was not a wow factor. I think I was just expecting a lot more from the discovery. The twists in the romance were kind of obvious, so I was hoping the treasure would hold a lot more pizzazz.

It was fine, it had action, just not enough for me. The angst was there, but the drama, the scandal, the heartbreak. The Quick, Clean Ending: So this book just ends. The characters go off and live their lives and the end. No politics get resolved. There is still a bunch of problems in the world.

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But to Caro and Markos everything is all sunshine and happy endings. Markos leaves his position as Emparch and hopes that the former Lord will rise up in revolution someday so he can go off sailing with Caro. Ummmmmmmmm how is this in any way a satisfying ending??? If she writes another series about the sister, then we can talk. I am generally interested in seeing this political turmoil resolved so…. Overall, the book was okay. I enjoyed it a tad more than book one. I thought it had a great adventure to it, and even though I was not super invested, the romance was sweet.

I had hoped for a bit more action and twists. There were not too many heart-pounding moments. Sure, if you want to read about more pirates! Whisper of the Tide brings readers back into Caro's world of gods, rebellions and piracy. Despite having promised Markos she would sail for him, Caro is beginning to feel stuck and unsure of who she is. As Markos' efforts to raise support for his campaign to take back his throne continue to stall, Caro is faced with the possibility of losing him for good.


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I thoroughly enjoyed book one of this duology, The Song of the Current. I hadn't read anything like it and Caro was such a great protagonist t Whisper of the Tide brings readers back into Caro's world of gods, rebellions and piracy. I hadn't read anything like it and Caro was such a great protagonist to follow, add pirates and it was a whole lot of fun. Whisper of the Tide brings all this back along with a good deal more pirating. Reading Whisper of the Tide I found the pages flying by.

I would put it down to pause only to pick it right back up because I couldn't stop reading. The beginning did start off a little slow as the focus was on Markos' political manoeuvring as opposed to adventures. I was a little worried at this point that I wasn't going to enjoy this books as much as the first, however things slowing began to pick up. Then, around the page mark, the fun really began and didn't let down for the rest of the book. Tolcser played with the themes of forgiveness and guilt really well here. This book was both easy to read in the sense that it swept you away as well as being filled with complicated twists and turns.

None of which I saw coming. I think that was one of the best endings I have ever read. I won't spoil it but I in no way so it coming but I absolutely loved where each character ended up, it was such a satisfying conclusion. I highly recommend both books in this series if you want a solidly enjoyable series, filled with great characters, adventures and pirates. May 17, Ainslee Jest and Hearts rated it it was amazing. This was a wonderful end to such an adventure! I'm applauding Sarah Tolcser for creating an enchanting world full magic and adventure with a full cast of flawed diverse characters.

If you're looking for adventure, politics, pirates, romance, betrayal and deceit you'll find that here! There were so many twists and turns and never a dull moment in this book. I couldn't put this down and it is one of the be This was a wonderful end to such an adventure! I couldn't put this down and it is one of the best sequels and satisfying ends to a story I have read in a long time. The story follows Caro as she tries to navigate through the mess of her life after it got turned upside from meeting Markos. She was thrown into a life full of politics, piracy and an unimaginable fate.

Caro is such a fantastic character shes strong, cocky, sure of herself, funny, determined and best of all shes flawed! Flawed characters are always the most entertaining because they tend to make horrible decisions which always leads to disaster. And Caro does get herself into some pretty disasterous situations!

Caro is trying her hardest to help Markos reclaim his throne after the disasters in Song of the Current. While doing this she has basically given up her one true love: When Markos is faced with a hard decision that could help him win back his throne Caro makes the decision for him. This decision leads Caro on an adventure and disaster of a lifetime! The adventure really begins when Caro manages to land herself on a deserted island with the most unlikely person you could possibly imagine while becoming a real pirate and being chased with a price on her pretty head.

She also manages to get kicked while shes down a lot, one bad thing happens after another and she cant seem to catch a break. Although its really all her fault to begin with. Caro is faced with a lot of betrayal and deceit on her journey and an opportunity of a lifetime, something that's only been told in legends and fairytales. There are two characters that stand out in the book and they are Kente and Diric Melanos.

Kente is Caro's cousin who has shadow magic which is very convenient in tricky situations. Kente is also a strong determined female who is willing to put her life on the line in order to help her cousin. She has such a big heart and shes very sassy and a bit of a comedic relief at times. Then we have Diric who is a scoundrel, he's killed a lot of people and hes a true pirate. Hes basically Caro's Arch nemesis after trying to kill her mother and father in Song of the Current. He is basically wrench thrown into Caro's life in Whisper of the Tide.

Poor Markos in this book is faced with a lot of difficult decisions and politics while trying to reclaim his throne. Hes trying to find alliances who believe his story and want to back him up but he doesn't seem to have much luck. That is until an offer comes in that could help him change everything, tsk tsk, some things are too good to be true. He has also had many assassination attempts on his life and they don't seem to be stropping anytime soon.


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  • While this story is at times predictable its still an amazing adventure with a wonderful diverse cast of characters. Thank you so much to Raincoast Books for gifting me a copy for review. Well Done Bonus Factors: Engaged Read the full book report here. That was the ending Caro deserved! Taking place a few weeks after the events of Song of the Current, Caro and Markos found themselves trying to garner support for Markos' claim to the throne. Between fending off pesky assassins and political relationships, the sea god also had a bone to pick with the young couple.

    Poor Caro was put through the wringer in Whisper of the Tide and the stakes felt even higher than they were in Song of the Current. What I loved about Whisper of the Tide was that it truly felt like a pirate book with Caro and company being on the run and searching for lost treasure; it was like watching Pirates of the Carribean!

    While the ending wasn't what I expected for Caro and Markos, I thought it was very appropriate and I could see some wiggle room if Tolcser decided she ever wanted to return to this story. I loved Caro in Song of the Current because of her strong personality and desire to find where she belonged.

    Caro was put in even more difficult situations compared to the first installment and her personal growth was evident. Kente made an appearance and I loved the bit of magic that she brought with her. I would love to get a spin-off with Kente going to the academy and explore more of the magic that existed in the world. The romance in Whisper of the Tide was just as swoony as it was in the first book which surprised me.

    I absolutely adored Markos and Caro together because they both had stubborn personalities that clashed, but they always found their way back to each other. While Song of the Current took place mostly on the river, Whisper of the Tide ventured off to the ocean and farther lands. I loved the seedy places that Tolcser explored and the different aspects to boating that Tolcser introduced me to.

    I thought that there wasn't as much magic in Whisper of the Tide as there was in Song of the Current which I was a bit disappointed by, but that didn't take away from my enjoyment of the story. Whisper of the Tide is for the pirate lovers, and it was done amazingly well! It is as I feared: Too much melodrama, not enough swashbuckling.

    Nevertheless, Tolcser had me hooked. I really enjoyed about two thirds of Whisper of the Tide. The first third was rough. Caro is land-locked and so is the narrative. Nothing kicks off until a certain buccaneer renters the picture and suddenly it's a pirate story again. Should it have picked up much earlier? Does Tolcser make up for it? Eventually you get the swashbuckling, but it's still bogged down by a romance that used to be fun but turned into an eye-roller.

    The beautiful jargon of the different groups represented in Song of the Current is completely absent in this sequel and so is a bit of Tolcser's wonderful prose I loved so much. But it's made up for with some exciting world building and suspense that made Whisper of the Tide fun from start to finish.

    Caro is still Caro but a bit lost in this one. Which is fine because she does eventually get out of it.