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Deep in the ocean's darkness live the Merwin, sinister sea creatures who have never seen the light of the sun. As the city of Mervidia flourishes, its inhabitants scheme and grasp for power. Queen Beryl, the last of the royal bloodline, has been brutally assassinated. The High Houses scramble to…

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1 author picked Mervidia as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

There's not a lot of merfolk fiction out there, and J. K. Barber have outdone all the rest. This amazing tale of political intrigue and danger at the bottom of the ocean is fraught with action, deception, and honor. Two thumbs way way up for this wonderful book.

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