The Eye of Leviathan - (The Sea Beyond) by M A Carrick (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

From the author of The Mask of Mirrors comes a sweeping adventure set in a world where fae secretly walk amongst those who seek to persecute them.

In an alternate Spanish Golden Age, the Council of the Sea Beyond has risen to unrivaled power, exploiting the Otherworld's most precious resources for their own gain. Estevan seeks to uncover their secrets, but he risks the exposure of his own: that he is a faerie, masquerading as a mortal.

The Hungry Girl is the human whose place he took. Lost among the fae and desperate to find some purpose for her existence, she leaps at the chance to help a group of Spanish explorers in the Sea Beyond...only to be horrified at the atrocities they commit.

A faerie pact has separated them- but only together can they bring down Spain's worlds-spanning empire and save the homes they have both come to love.

Review Quotes

"The Mask of Mirrors has it all: complex, believable characters; a fast-moving, intricate plot; rich details of attire, cuisine, religion, and so much more, all of which lead the reader to believe that Nadezra exists in more than dreams. This novel starts off strong and only gets better."--Jane Lindskold, author of The Firekeeper Saga on Mask of Mirrors

"The Mask of Mirrors is an absolute delight. A compelling tale richly layered with depth and complexity."--Marshall Ryan Maresca, author of the Maradaine Saga on Mask of Mirrors

"The Mask of Mirrors is exactly the fantasy adventure novel you're craving: an escape into a vast, enchanting world of danger, secret identities, and glittering prose."--Tasha Suri, author of Empire of Sand on Mask of Mirrors

"The Mask of Mirrors kept me up reading way past my bedtime. A web of intrigue, magic, and the art of the con this novel will catch hold of your dreams and keep you from sleeping."--Mary Robinette Kowal, author of The Calculating Stars on Mask of Mirrors

"The Mask of Mirrors ushers you into the fascinating city of Nadezra, replete with complex politics, intricate magic, and mysteries that readers will be racing to unravel. Wonderfully immersive--I was unable to put it down."--Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter on Mask of Mirrors

"A terrific heroine, intricate worldbuilding, and a bewitching combination of comedy-of-manners and action hooked me from the start and never let me go!"--Sherwood Smith, author of Inda on Mask of Mirrors

"A tightly laced plot dripping with political intrigue. Carrick has built a strong foundation for things to come."--Publishers Weekly on Mask of Mirrors

"An intricate, compelling dream of a book that kept me turning pages, with a world and characters that felt deeply real and plenty of riveting twists and turns. I loved it!"--Melissa Caruso, author of The Obsidian Tower on Mask of Mirrors

"For those who like their revenge plots served with the intrigue of The Goblin Emperor, the colonial conflict of The City of Brass, the panache of Swordspoint, and the richly detailed settings of Guy Gavriel Kay."--Booklist (starred review) on Mask of Mirrors

"The richly layered city of Nadezra, combined with the deeply intertwined politics and rivalries of its residents, creates a perfect backdrop for the enchantment of Carrick's plot and characters. A fantastically twisty read."--Fran Wilde, author of The Bone Universe trilogy on Mask of Mirrors

"Utterly captivating. Carrick spins an exciting web of mystery, magic, and political treachery in a richly drawn and innovative world."--S. A. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass on Mask of Mirrors

About the Author

M. A. Carrick is the joint pen name of Marie Brennan (author of the Memoirs of Lady Trent) and Alyc Helms (author of the Adventures of Mr. Mystic). The two met in 2000 on an archaeological dig in Wales and Ireland, including a stint in the town of Carrickmacross, and have built their friendship through two decades of anthropology, writing, and gaming. They live in the San Francisco Bay Area.