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Born of Water: An Elemental Origins Novel

The Elemental Origins Series, Volume 1

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Born of Water: An Elemental Origins Novel

By: A.L. Knorr
Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
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A mysterious shipwreck could unlock ancient powers… or send her to a watery grave.

Targa MacAuley feels more at home on dry land than in the watery realm of her mermaid ancestors. After 17 years on solid ground, she fears she’ll never grow into the creature her mother hoped she’d become. To keep her mom’s homesickness and true identity under wraps, Targa signs on for a mysterious salvage dive in the Baltic Sea.

Her plan to blend in with the rest of the crew is spoiled when she catches the eye of a handsome local. A freak accident and a strange connection to the ancient shipwreck below attract even more unwanted attention. With both her mom’s secret—and her life—in danger, Targa must finally find the courage to unleash the currents surging deep within.

Born of Water is the first book in The Elemental Origins Series, and won the Gold Medal in the Readers’ Favorite Awards in Young Adult Fantasy. If you like new twists on mermaid lore, simmering romance, and close-knit mother-daughter bonds, then you’ll love A.L. Knorr’s nautical adventure. Embark on a deeper dive into the story's lore with The Wreck of Sybellen, a companion novel included with the book.

©2016 Intellectually Promiscuous Press; A.L. Knorr (P)2017 Intellectually Promiscuous Press Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Paranormal Merfolk
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This author by mistake and ended up buying everything I could find. She has an incredible imagination and I loved escaping reality into her made up worlds! There is not a book from A.L. Knorr you would regret getting. Once you like one, you love them all!

Simply love the story

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loved it, wish there was a second book to find out more about the characters and how they developed.

excellent story!

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Enjoyed this story, looking very forward to book 2 of the series, An Elemental Origins Novel.

Enjoyed every minute of it.

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Every since I watched the Disney’s little mermaid as a girl I have loved a mermaid story. 🧜‍♀️. So many of them have very frustrating sad endings. I don’t want to give too much away, but I was happy with the ending, delighted to find a second book ready for me to read, now awaiting the third....
Good fast pace, nice detail, likeable characters, plenty action. Well written.

Brilliant modern mermaid story

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What a fantastic listen. I didn’t stop all day, which has been rare for me recently

Great origin story

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