Whispers of the Selkie (The Enchanted Heritage Trilogy Book 1)
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The ocean has always whispered to Morwenna Willowheart Brightwood, but now its call is relentless, impossible to ignore. When a mysterious letter appears, laced with ancient power and secrets, it pulls her from her peaceful life on the rugged Maine cliffs to the mist-laden Scottish Highlands. There, she’s swept into a world where magic is as real as the rocky shore she left behind, and family secrets run as deep as the sea.
Joined by her fierce, quick-witted sister Ava, Morwenna discovers that her lineage is more than she ever bargained for. Dark forces lurk beneath the surface, creatures from myth walk among mortals, and a villain with grand, sinister designs plots in the shadows. As she awakens powers that set her soul alight, Morwenna must decide: dive headfirst into her destiny or let the waves of fate swallow her world whole.
Anchored by wit, grit, and the roar of the ocean, Morwenna is ready to battle the supernatural forces that threaten everything she holds dear. This isn’t the life she chose—but she’ll fight to protect it, one spellbound step at a time.
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Praise for this book
"Lisa A. Moore's prose is excellent; she's a master storyteller. You can hear the angry waves crash onto the rocks and the winds scream, the ocean itself echoing the fury building within Morwenna. Ancient foes are set to clash, and stories that appear to be science fiction and mythical become something bigger and stranger. You feel the tension build up from within. The magnetism of the conflict unfolding offshore wraps itself around you like the sealskin around Morwenna—it did for me. The characters are fantastic. They burn with angst and fierce determination. I couldn't wait to see Morwenna's undiluted Selkie power come to full bloom against Lucien's all-consuming dark magic and I was not disappointed. The story thrives on high-stakes worldbuilding. Even deeper, it expands into self-discovery, survival, love, family, and what it truly means to be friends. Whispers of the Selkie is ideal for fans of adventure, adrenaline-packed action, magic, and excitement steeped in mythology. It's unputdownable—I loved it!" --Readers' Favorite
"Author Lisa A. Moore draws from Celtic and Norse mythology to present an absorbing, fantastical tale of magic, mystery, and adventure. Whispers of the Selkie follows a young woman's journey of self-discovery as she fulfills her destiny. Moore paces the plot nicely, featuring timely twists and turns along the way that keep the reader invested in the story. The narrative is thoroughly engrossing, primarily because of the likable and well-developed characters. Morwenna is easy to root for, but it's the side characters like Skye, Ava, Ewan, and even Lucien who make you feel the stakes and add depth to the story. The action sequences are epic. Fantasy fans will have an absolute blast reading those scenes. I loved everything about this book. If you're a fantasy reader, definitely grab a copy!" --Readers' Favorite
"Whispers of the Selkie is a must-read urban fantasy adventure filled with magic, mystery, adventure, suspense, sarcasm, secrets, and family drama. It's a true page-turner from the beginning. Lisa A. Moore has crafted a skilled, captivating debut that perfectly captures the emotional weight of her protagonist's journey while combining fantasy elements such as mythical creatures, a family curse, legacies, secrets, ancient prophecies, untamed magical powers, an ancient artifact, and supernatural forces. Anyone interested in selkie tales, beautiful writing, sarcastic heroines, an ambitious villain, a compelling cast of characters, and urban or contemporary fantasy should read this book!" --Readers' Favorite
"I had never hear of a silky until this story, turns out there is quite a lot of folklore around them. Well written and interesting story line. recommender for a good read." --Amazon Reader Review
"“The storm wasn’t just battering the sea—it was breathing life into it, twisting the water into something alive, something watching… And in the waves...shapes moved through the water, sleek and silver, their motions fluid and unearthly, not seals...Selkies,” the prose is beautiful, descriptions magical, and the story takes the readers to a land of, rather a sea of the mystical realm.
Readers will be drawn to Morwena's tug to her secret mythical past. She must struggle to break the curse that haunted her for generations, and thankfully, she finds help from extrinsic allies. This beautifully woven magical tale is simply enchanting; get a copy."--Amazon Reader Review
"This book was absolutely enthralling and captivating right from the beginning. The sharp edged, fast-paced narration and enjoyable plotline with the elements of surprises, curses, anticipation, buried secrets, magic and power of the ocean, everything about this book was gripping and genuinely meticulous. The mythical sea creatures, Selkies, were one of my favourite aspects of the book. They piqued my interest as soon as I read their names. And Lucien de Noire Chevalier, an enigmatic character whose sheer presence was enough to instill a burning sense of curiosity and compelling promise. Deadly and undeniable, the only way to describe him. The author's incredible and riveting writing style was absolutely stunning right from the beginning. I cannot wait to read more books from this series." --Katherine (Goodreads Review)