Merm-8
by Eric J. Juneau
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Pub Date Jul 30 2016 | Archive Date Sep 11 2016
Description
Gene, a mariner-for-hire, just found a mermaid trapped in his ship's intake port. After ocean levels rose, Gene thought scavenging the flooded Earth would be a decent living. But he never expected this. Where did she come from? Why won’t she go back in the water? Is she a product of genetic engineering or the real thing?
And when the world discovers a real fantasy creature, chaos erupts. Corporations want to exploit her. Old friends want to capitalize on her fame. Marauders are sinking any ships that get in their way of her.
As her only friend, Gene must save them both by returning her home. But the trip back involves diving into a world of more than just mermaids. And a secret that, in the wrong hands, could destroy the remainder of mankind.
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| ISBN | 9781942391371 |
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Neil C, Reviewer
I really enjoyed this as it was something totally different.
The characters were engaging and there was enough action and surprises to keep you guessing.
I really hope there is a sequel.
Jennifer C, Reviewer
The premise of dystopian fantasy meets sci-fi was a well-done combination in the tale of Gene and Ginger. I really felt the dystopian vibe added something new and enhanced the human/ mermaid love story. I loved the mermaid Ginger and I love that they tried to make her authentic ( as in she couldn't speak a human language but a vibration one based on being in the water). She was essentially a blank slate to the ways of humans. Gene was a harder character to like, especially at the start of the novel. He does seem to develop as a person as the book progresses. I really like that Eric Juneau had Gene at first not care for the mermaid, but had it develop over time. I usually tune out if the characters magically fall in love immediately upon looking at each other, I prefer a natural development and this book had it.
Like many dystopian novels, this book had lessons for current society and the future. The fact that everyone was wanting a piece of the mermaid rings very realistic to our current society and also towards the future ( even in a more technologically advanced society) would also act the same. I enjoyed this book although at times the writing style seemed a bit juvenile, it did not detract from the story but was noticeable at times.I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This review will be posted on Goodreads August 13 and on amazon.ca when book is available thorough that merchant
