Discovering Daniel
by Nadine Christian
Genre: Young Adult
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Synopsis:
When a shocking memory surfaces that Ava McCoy can’t
understand, she looks for answers. With her parents and her Uncle Sam trying to
convince her that she is only chasing dreams, she is determined to prove that
they are wrong, the vision too vivid in her mind to be anything but
truth. When her investigation reveals another world so shocking and yet so
familiar, it feels as if the pieces of the puzzle are starting to come together
– with only one question left unanswered. Who is Daniel? The very memory of him
draws her to the sea. Then, the ocean brings her the answer she’s seeking.
Daniel himself. United, Daniel and Ava must find out why everyone wanted
to keep them apart – and who is now trying their best to do it again. They must
find the answers – before they succeed. Before Ava loses Daniel all over again
– this time, forever.
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EXCERPT
“I don’t know what to say.” Ava forced between frozen
lips.
“Don’t bother.” She slid off the bike and began pacing.
“You know, I don’t know what’s worse—that you thought you couldn't tell me what
was going on, or that you lied to me.” She slid to a stop, turned to Ava, and
put out her hands palms up in confusion. “I thought we were friends, Ava.”
Ava swallowed hard, horrified to see tears glittering in
Sally’s eyes. “We are friends.”
Anger replaced the sadness, and Sally ran fingers through
her short hair. “Then why couldn't you tell me about the Mer? Tell me what
Daniel was? That’s who he is isn't it—not a crew member from the Picton Castle
of course. What a fool I am.” She face palmed herself and glared at Ava.
“Could you not trust me? What have I done that could ever
make you think that?” She stared at Ava, anger mixed with hurt in her
expression.
“Wait…just wait a moment,” Ava drawled. She slit her eyes
at her friend. “The Mer part isn't pissing you off, you’re more upset about me
not confiding in you.” She raised one brow and stepped toward her friend who
now stood, hands on hips, frown creasing her forehead. “Why aren't you
surprised? I mean that Daniel’s a Mer, not a Picton Crew member, not a human
even. You look like you don’t even care.”
“Because! I don’t. He could be an alien from some distant
planet. He could have six heads for all I care. It’s just proof to me.” Sally
wailed and threw her hands in the air. “I always knew there was something more
than just us in this world. It couldn't be just us humans. I always thought it
would be angels or vampires or werewolves…but, Ava…” Sally’s shoulders drooped.
“You found a mermaid! You found a creature of the sea and didn't even tell me!”
“Mer-male.”
Sally rolled her eyes and growled with aggravation.
“You’re correcting me now?”
“Sorry,” Ava said. “Sorry for everything. I wanted to
tell you, Sally, but I just couldn't.”
“Couldn't or didn't want to?” She crossed her arms and
glared at Ava.
“I couldn't. I promised. I promised my father, my uncle,
and I promised Daniel.”
Sally put her hand to her chest. “God, I always knew
there was something different about him.” A dreamy smile crossed her lips and
then she visibly shook herself and glared at Ava. “Who has kept your secrets
for you since we were in preschool together? Who covered for you when you were
late home from school when you met Mark Christian to practice French kissing
behind the water tank at school? You could have trusted me, Ava.”
Ava gave in. “I’m sorry, Sally. It’s been killing me
keeping this from you. I hated sneaking around behind your back and lying to
you. Can you forgive me?”
Sally pursed her lips and cocked her hip. “You’ll tell me
everything?”
Ava nodded. “Everything.”
A smile grew wide on Sally’s lips and she clapped her
hands with glee. “Good. You can start by telling me what it’s like to kiss a
Mermai…Mer-male. Did he taste like fish?”
Author
Bio:
Nadine Christian lives on Pitcairn Island, a small isle in the middle of the South Pacific. With no airport and no way on or off the island unless traveling by the island's supply ship on it's quarterly supply run, she supplements her free time with writing.
Free time is hard to find -- with five children, four goats, two cats and thirty chickens and a life full to the brim. With its rich maritime history, Pitcairn's romantic past comes alive in her novels, capturing the taste of life on an isolated tropical island, miles from the rush and bustle of normal city life.
Links:
Web: www.nadinechristian.com
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6916567.Nadine_Christian
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