Black Tide Son

The Winter Sea series continues as a prisonbreak to save Benedict leaves him, Sam and Mary trapped in a desperate race for survival in enemy territory. Expect epic adventure, intrigue and espionage, and fleet battles on the high-seas, perfect for fans of Adrienne Young, L. J. Andrews and Naomi Novik..

Following the events of Dark Water Daughter, Sam and Mary are thriving as privateers on the Winter Seas. As they navigate the complexities of their growing bond, in a world that would see Mary as chattels to be traded, the pair are forging a new, better way to live, under the sails of Hart.

But when their latest capture brings tales of Benedict’s capture by Mereish forces, they must make an impossible choice – to serve their nations, or save Sam’s brother.

Thrust into a mission of intrigue and infiltration, they seek to break into the most secure prison on the Mereish Coast. But as they sail deep into enemy territory they find themselves hunted by a cunning and mysterious new foe. An enemy who seems to know their every secret, and who will kill to keep their own.

As the Black Tide rises, and fleets take to the water, Sam, Mary and Benedict are on a desperate race for survival – both their own, and the free nations of the Winter Seas.

Review

An impressive, swashbuckling high-seas adventure that is just as fantastic a read as the first novel. Fantasy lovers will delight at a series that adds something different to the genre and continuously exceeds expectations.
-Library Journal

Black Tide Son was impossible for me to put down. The second installment in The Winter Sea series does not disappoint, expanding the chilly, windswept world of its predecessor with more dangerous enemies, intrigue, and a healthy dose of magic - not to mention a romance that had me on the edge of my seat. I will devour every single book H.M. Long writes.
-Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart

H. M. Long is back with another action-packed adventure in BLACK TIDE SON, a stunning continuation of the Winter Seas series. Intrigue and a surreal, highly imaginative magic system weave together to form the base for a twisting plot filled with heart-pounding action and deep-seated mysteries. Beneath the swashbuckling surface of the tale, Long includes a thoughtful exploration of the nature of love, from fraught familial bonds to a sweet -but fierce -romance that will make readers swoon. Readers will be on the edge of their seats from page one all the way through the epilogue, when they'll start clamoring for book three's release.
-M.J. Kuhn, author of Among Thieves

Swashbuckling adventure, magic and a slow-burn romance - I loved returning to this icy, watery world.
-Kell Woods, author of After the Forest

Black Tide Son is everything I look for in a sequel; expansive lore, amped up adventure, and fantastic characters. Thrilled to take another voyage with this crew.
-Christopher Irvin, author of Ragged

A nonstop adventure packed with daring escapes and high stakes on the high seas-and a gripping tale of betrayal and forgiveness between brothers. BLACK TIDE SON is half piratical fantasy, half familial intrigue, and all impossible to put down.
-Allison Epstein, author of Let the Dead Bury the Dead

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