By the Sea

A Mythic Fantasy of Sea Gods, Folklore, and Storm-Tossed Love

By: J. Steven Lamperti

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

In the same kingdom where Twee and Vix walked the whispering forests, the sea has it’s own tale to tell—and Annabelle’s journey begins.

“An entertaining tale that is all its own.” — The BookLife Prize

The sea took her brother. Now it whispers her name.

Years after the storm that claimed his life, Annabelle Fisher still walks the shoreline—but keeps her heart turned away from the sea, and from anyone whose eyes dance with the waves.

When a handsome stranger brings an invitation to the duke’s castle, one dance pulls her into a world of ocean-born secrets and ancient rivalries. The castle looms on the cliffs above Chelle by the Sea, yet the fisher-folk rarely climb the winding path to its gates. Annabelle’s steps there will carry her farther than she ever imagined.

But the ball is only the beginning. Annabelle’s path will lead beneath the earth, into shadowed places where only the gods dare to dwell—and where love may cost her everything.

Though part of the Tales of Liamec, Annabelle’s journey can be read entirely on its own—like a single tide in a wider sea.

Told with the lilt of folklore and the sweep of myth, By the Sea is a lyrical YA fantasy of loss, courage, and ocean magic—perfect for fans of The Scorpio Races and The Girl Who Drank the Moon.

The tide is rising. Follow Annabelle beyond the breakers.

Great listen

I really enjoyed this story. it was creative and touching on familiarity at the save time.

The dumb computer narrator

Not great. Not bad. Could’ve been way better with a human narrator. Keep those humans their jobs! 😁