Malamander - Thomas Taylor

Written by Thomas Taylor
Read by Will M. Watt
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

• Series: Legends of Eerie-on-Sea, Book 1
• Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
• Release date: 09-10-19
• Publisher: Candlewick on Brilliance Audio

A quirky, creepy fantasy set in Eerie-on-Sea finds a colorful cast of characters in hot pursuit of a sea monster thought to convey a surprising gift.

Nobody visits Eerie-on-Sea in the winter. Especially not when darkness falls and the wind howls around Maw Rocks and the wreck of the battleship Leviathan, where even now some swear they have seen the unctuous malamander creep…

Herbert Lemon, Lost-and-Founder at the Grand Nautilus Hotel, knows that returning lost things to their rightful owners is not easy – especially when the lost thing is not a thing at all, but a girl. No one knows what happened to Violet Parma’s parents twelve years ago, and when she engages Herbie to help her find them, the pair discovers that their disappearance might have something to do with the legendary sea-monster, the Malamander. Eerie-on-Sea has always been a mysteriously chilling place, where strange stories seem to wash up. And it just got stranger…

“…This is in the age 8-10 category, which is not something I typically read, but from the very beginning I was captivated by Will’s performance and the characters in this story. I really did feel like I was there with Herbie in his lost and found cubby when he discovers Violet for the first time. Will’s range of voices and ability to emote with them lends itself to this story perfectly, in spite of the wide range of ages, men and women, and even species. As the layers are peeled back to reveal the folklore of Eerie-on-Sea, Herbie and Violet take you on an inventive and fun adventure while they learn more about each other and build a friendship. From the quirky shops with amazing items found on the beach to the more sinister characters found lurking in the shadows, this is a place I will visit again! I look forward to hearing more about the fantastic adventures had by Herbie and Violet as they grow up together and into their detective skills - especially if future installments are narrated by Will M. Watt!!”