Silencing the Siren
Silencing the Siren by Denise L. Barela, published by Celebrate Lit Publishing on January 4, 2021, is a 170-page work that explores themes of love and defiance. The story follows Andrew Grayson, the privileged son of wealthy parents, who seems to have it all until he meets Annabel Thompson, a captivating mermaid performer in a wheelchair. Their connection challenges societal expectations as Andrew grapples with his family’s pressure to conform and marry someone deemed more suitable.
In this narrative, Andrew’s affection for Annabel leads him to question everything when she mysteriously disappears and is declared dead. As he seeks the truth about her fate, the story delves into the complexities of love, loyalty, and societal norms. Silencing the Siren combines elements of fiction, romance, and religious themes, offering a unique retelling of “The Little Mermaid” within the framework of the Ever After Mysteries series. Readers will find a blend of intrigue and emotional depth as Andrew confronts the challenges posed by his world and his heart.
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Andrew Grayson thought he had everything… until he met her.
The indulged son of wealthy parents, Andrew has always gotten whatever he wanted almost before he knew he wanted it-clothes, gadgets… even a car! What more could a young man desire?
Enter Annabel Thompson. Freakshow mermaid extraordinaire… in a wheelchair!
Of course, her beauty attracts him. How could it not? Add to that a kind heart, and Andrew can’t help but fall for her.
Annabel’s connection with the freakshow repels his parents and their society friends. They want him to sever all ties with her and his new friends. Oh, and marry the “right” girl with the “right connections.” But he won’t do it. He’ll defy them and marry his little mermaid.
When Annabel turns up missing, declared dead, things don’t add up, Andrew begins asking some difficult questions, the most important being, “What happened to the little mermaid of the Coney Island freak show?”
Find out in this next book in the Ever After Mysteries, combining beloved fairy tales and mysteries. Silencing the Siren offers a retelling of “The Little Mermaid” that will keep you gripped to the edge of your seat as you watch the story unfold.
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