Song of the Sea Spirit: An epic fantasy novel (The Mindstream Chronicles) (48 page)
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Authors: K.C. May
Tags: #deities, #metaphysical, #epic fantasy, #otherworldly, #wizards, #fantasy adventure, #dolphins
They answered with silence, unwilling—or too afraid—to speak out against their fellows.
Jora strode to the Spirit Stone and placed her hand lovingly upon its cold surface, feeling tears trickle down her cheeks. She’d missed its lovely tones, the music it played, the knowledge it offered to those who stopped long enough to listen. That was when she remembered the statues around the Legion building and realized what the Spirit Stones truly were.
What sad irony. The knowledge that the Truth Sayers had thought long lost had been sung to them every day by the sea spirits imprisoned by the use of that very knowledge.
Seven dolphins crying out to be freed.
I’ll free you,
she promised silently as she stroked the cool stone.
I’ll find a way.
The story continues in The Mindstream Chronicles book 2.
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Just a little note from the author
I’m thrilled that you decided to read Song of the Sea Spirit, and I hope you’ve found a few hours of enjoyment within these pages or pixels.
This was a book almost twenty years in the making. The concept of using music as a way to communicate with dolphins first came to me after I returned from a year spent in Taiwan learning Chinese. The notion of using dolphins as stewards of a long-lost magic came to me much later, and by then, I was so wrapped up in the Kinshield Saga that I had to table this story until I could find the time to work out all the details.
As much as I love writing male characters, I wanted a heroine this time, someone that others wouldn’t find intimidating. Someone who would let others walk all over until they went too far. Jora has been fun to explore, and I can’t wait to see how she develops in the next book. I hope you’ll join me in her next adventure, when she uncovers the awful truth behind the smuggling of godfruit.
Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for reading this book. As an independent author, I don’t have a team of publicists and marketing specialists to spread the word about my books. I’m just a writer sitting at my keyboard searching for readers like you. If you enjoyed the story, please recommend it to a friend! If you’re so inclined, a review or rating on the book site of your choice would also be greatly appreciated.
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Acknowledgements
As with every book I write, I rely heavily on others to help me get facts straight, get the story elements aligned, and get the words right.
First of all, I’d like to thank William Ast, who spent quite a bit of his life as a dolphin trainer. Will’s input during the research phase was invaluable, as he helped me gain a better understanding of dolphin vocalizations and behaviors, especially when interacting with humans. I very much appreciated his time and expertise.
I also owe a huge thank you to fellow author India Drummond, whose opinions on story structure, plotting, and characterization (in general and where they applied to this book in particular) I value highly. As a beta reader, she helped me see where things needed attention and where the story was working.
And of course, thanks to my editor, Susan Gottfried, who is not only flexible and understanding but highly skilled at finding just the right words and phrasing to ratchet up the story.
Books by K.C. May
The Kinshield Legacy
The Wayfarer King
Well of the Damned
Kinshield’s Redemption
The Venom of Vipers
Song of the Sea Spirit
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Body Double
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