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A thrilling and original science-fiction mystery that will surprise readers at every turn - School Library Connection An emotional journey of strength and grief set on a stunning island backdrop. - Booklist With this atmospheric debut, Galvin skillfully captures Aster's surroundings, bringing the islands and deep waters to life while employing a fast-paced plot balanced among adventure, mystery, science fiction elements, and Aster's emotional struggle. - Publishers Weekly A thrilling and original science-fiction mystery that will surprise readers at every turn. - School Library Journal Galvin is a thrilling storyteller, untangling a dense plot in brief, suspenseful chapters, her prose almost trance-like ... an inventive and touching story, from a novice who writes like an old pro. -- Telegraph (UK) This book turned out to be totally different than I expected and the author has taken a brave leap, mixing modern day sci-fi with myth, legends, mystery and adventure ... an adrenaline packed story that will have you hooked with its likeable characters and villains. -- Readingzone (UK) This underwater sci-fi adventure manages to bridge the gap, with its empathetic heroine and compelling mystery. -- Press Association (UK)

A thrilling and original science-fiction mystery that will surprise readers at every turn - School Library ConnectionAn emotional journey of strength and grief set on a stunning island backdrop. - BooklistWith this atmospheric debut, Galvin skillfully captures Aster's surroundings, bringing the islands and deep waters to life while employing a fast-paced plot balanced among adventure, mystery, science fiction elements, and Aster's emotional struggle. - Publishers WeeklyA thrilling and original science-fiction mystery that will surprise readers at every turn. - School Library JournalGalvin is a thrilling storyteller, untangling a dense plot in brief, suspenseful chapters, her prose almost trance-like ... an inventive and touching story, from a novice who writes like an old pro. -- Telegraph (UK)This book turned out to be totally different than I expected and the author has taken a brave leap, mixing modern day sci-fi with myth, legends, mystery and adventure ... an adrenaline packed story that will have you hooked with its likeable characters and villains. -- Readingzone (UK)This underwater sci-fi adventure manages to bridge the gap, with its empathetic heroine and compelling mystery. -- Press Association (UK)

Galvin is a thrilling storyteller, untangling a dense plot in brief, suspenseful chapters, her prose almost trance-like ... an inventive and touching story, from a novice who writes like an old pro. - Telegraph (UK) This book turned out to be totally different than I expected and the author has taken a brave leap, mixing modern day sci-fi with myth, legends, mystery and adventure ... an adrenaline packed story that will have you hooked with its likeable characters and villains.' - Readingzone (UK) This underwater sci-fi adventure manages to bridge the gap, with its empathetic heroine and compelling mystery. - Press Association (UK)

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Lindsay was lucky enough to be raised in a house of stories, music, and love of the sea. She left part of her heart underwater after living and working in Thailand where she spent hundreds of blissful hours scuba diving. Forced now to surface for breath, she lives in sight of the chillier Sussex sea with her husband and two sons. When she is not writing, she can be found reading, running or practicing yoga. She has a degree in English language and literature, is fascinated by psychology and the natural world, and teaches science. Lindsay hadn't written creatively since childhood until the idea for her debut novel The Secret Deep splashed into her mind, and now she's hooked.

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