Born of Water: A YA mermaid fantasy

Written by A.L. Knorr

Narrated by Gabra Zackman

A mysterious shipwreck could unlock ancient powers... or send her to a watery grave. 

Targa MacAuley feels more at home on dry land than in the watery realm of her mermaid ancestors. After 17 years on solid ground, she fears she’ll never grow into the creature her mother hoped she’d become. To keep her mom’s homesickness and true identity under wraps, Targa signs on for a mysterious salvage dive in the Baltic Sea. 

Her plan to blend in with the rest of the crew is spoiled when she catches the eye of a handsome local. A freak accident and a strange connection to the ancient shipwreck below attract even more unwanted attention. With both her mom’s secret—and her life—in danger, Targa must finally find the courage to unleash the currents surging deep within. 

Born of Water is the first book in The Elemental Origins Series, six captivating YA urban fantasy novels. If you like new twists on mermaid lore, simmering romance, and close-knit mother daughter bonds, then you’ll love A.L. Knorr’s nautical adventure. Embark on a deeper dive into the story's lore with The Wreck of Sybellen, a companion novel included with the book. 

Listen to Born of Water to submerge yourself in an enchanting coming-of-age tale today, brought to life by Gabra Zackman.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Intellectually Promiscuous Press
• Release date: Dec 17, 2017
• ISBN: 9798368966366

Reviews for Born of Water

[Tiffany Couchon · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I'm not even done listening, and all I can say is amazing to the imagination of this author! I've read a collaborative book of her and 2 others in the past, which was also top-notch imagination, but Knorr really knows how to paint that picture alone as well!

[Shirley Stoughtenger · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It was a good story. I can't wait to hear how the next books advance this story. I at the edge of my seat..

[blckrose books · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Tenía años que no leí una historia de sirenas tan bonita, me recordó mi amor por las sirenas