Mermaids have been part of fantasy stories for generations, but The Fathoms Below takes the idea in a very different direction.
Written by Jackie Sonnenberg, the young adult novel asks an unusual question: What if a DNA test revealed you had merfolk ancestry—and you had the chance to become one? That’s the choice facing 19-year-old Dallas Dwight, who leaves her life on land behind to join an underwater civilization that’s far more dangerous than she ever imagined.
Described as “The Little Mermaid in reverse meets Jaws,” the novel blends science fiction, fantasy, and horror into a story filled with underwater adventure, mysterious creatures, and life-changing decisions.
Published by Crystal Cove Press, the young adult imprint of Crystal Lake Publishing, The Fathoms Below is available now wherever books are sold.
Beam Me Up Scotty
Old punk rocker from Miami who still smells faintly like comic shops and poor financial decisions.
