Publisher's Synopsis
Echoes of the Forgotten - Xane Volume 14
Unlocking the Secret of the Tide
Whispers in the fog. Shadows beneath the waves.
When Xane and River arrive in the isolated coastal town of Port Finch, they're drawn to a mystery as ancient as the tides. Once a year, the ocean retreats to reveal the Forgotten Settlement, an ancient village submerged beneath the waves. But the ruins don't just appear-they awaken. Shadows move where light should fall, whispers echo from empty archways, and strange lights dance above the water, luring people closer... and closer... until they vanish without a trace.
The locals call it The Calling-a sinister force that bends reality, weaving illusions that lead people to their doom. No one knows where it comes from or why it chooses its victims, but they do know this: those who listen are never seen again.
Guided by the Analyst, Xane is determined to break the curse before more lives are lost. But the deeper she investigates, the more she realizes that this isn't just another mission-it's a battle against an ancient entity that feeds on fear and regret, twisting memories until nothing remains but shadows.
But the danger isn't just around them-it's within them.
River starts hearing the whispers. At first, they're faint, like the echoes of forgotten dreams. But as the ruins call to him, the voices grow louder, weaving through his thoughts, pulling him toward the water's edge. With every step, his grip on reality weakens, and his memories begin to tangle with the haunting voices of The Forgotten.
The Analyst warns that The Calling defies logic, bending even Xane's Synth abilities to its will. But Xane can't walk away-not when River's life is on the line. To break The Calling's hold, she must confront the ancient force controlling the tides, a force that doesn't just consume people but erases their very existence.
As the shadows close in and the fog thickens, Xane is faced with an impossible choice: save River and risk losing herself, or resist The Calling and lose him forever.
In Port Finch, echoes aren't just memories-they're warnings.
Can Xane conquer the curse, or will they become echoes of the forgotten, lost to the tide forever?
Perfect for fans of:
- Young Adult Science Fiction & Mystery
- Supernatural Thrillers with Emotional Depth
- Psychological Suspense and Adventure
Echoes of the Forgotten is a haunting journey into the unknown, where shadows whisper, reality bends, and the past refuses to stay buried. Dive into Xane's most chilling mystery yet and discover if she can break the echoes' curse-or if they will claim her and River for eternity.
