D. H. Willison
Genre: Fantasy adventure/fantasy romance
Date of Publication: October 28, 2022
ISBN: 9798823112536
Number of pages: 182
Word Count: 33K
Cover Artist: Papaya-style
Tagline: Life-and-death adventures on a creepy fantasy world blend with wit, whimsy, and a generous dash of romance.
Book Description:
How does the steamship Manatee navigate sea-monster infested waters? What sacrifices do her grand profits demand? The only certainty, is that the Manatee casts a dark shadow everywhere she makes port.
Brianna, a tough, no-nonsense human, yearns to escape stifling big city rules and a troubled past. A quaint seaside town seems perfect to start a new life—until she wakes up aboard the Manatee. As cargo.
Shard, nekojin feline of the forest, dreams of sailing to distant lands—to the horror of his friends. When his intriguing new neighbor, Brianna, disappears and all signs point to the mysterious Manatee, he’s certain this is his moment for high seas adventure. Yet with skills tailored to the forest canopy, his rescue goes disastrously awry.
Their only chance of freedom is to work together, but can their budding relationship overcome ruthless smugglers, corrupt officials, and a slew of ravenous monsters? Or are they destined to take the secret of the Manatee to a watery grave?
Midnight on the Manatee blends life-and-death adventures on a creepy fantasy world with wit, whimsy, and a generous dash of romance.
About the
Author:
D.H. Willison is a reader, writer, game enthusiast and developer, engineer, and
history buff. He’s lived or worked in over a dozen countries, learning
different cultures, viewpoints, and attitudes, which have influenced his
writing, contributing to one of his major themes: alternate and creative conflict
resolution. The same situations can be viewed by different cultures quite
differently. Sometimes it leads to conflict, sometimes to hilarity. Both make
for a great story.
He’s also never missed a chance to visit historic sites, from castle dungeons,
to catacombs, to the holds of tall ships, to the tunnels of the Maginot Line.
It might be considered research, except for the minor fact that his tales are
all set on the whimsical and terrifying world of Arvia. Where giant mythic
monsters are often more easily overcome with empathy than explosions.
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