This Raging Sea - by De Elizabeth (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

In this YA fantasy horror romance, 18-year-old Briar Winters must uncover the dark secrets of her coastal town in order to save the boy she's loved since childhood before he's lost in time forever.

"Threaded with mystery and elegantly haunting, This Raging Sea is impossible to put down and has the kind of epic love story that will take your breath away." - CG Drews, New York Times bestselling author of Don't Let The Forest In

Briar Winters has just graduated from high school, but while her friends are getting ready to start new lives away from their witchy, tourist-trap seaside hometown, Loch Creek, Briar is stuck. Stuck and haunted by the water that surrounds her.

But when her best friend who she's loved since childhood, Finn, vanishes from the seaside carnival, there's only one person who can help Briar find him: Morgan, her biggest enemy who knows her darkest secret.

As Briar uncovers hidden truths as deep and dark as the water that haunts her, it quickly becomes clear that Finn has gone much further than anyone could have imagined. He's lost in time, and neither of them are safe. As past and future collide, the seductive yet evil underwater entity that intends to claim Briar still needs its sacrifice . . .

And it's too hungry to go unsated.

Equal parts epic bisexual romance and pulse-pounding horror, This Raging Sea is a dual POV dark fantasy as sweepingly powerful as the ocean that threatens to consume everything and everyone Briar has ever loved--prepare to be devoured.

Perfect for fans of:

- Best friends to lovers
- Intense yearning
- Slow burn
- Alluring villains
- Small towns with dark secrets
- Time-bending twists
- LGBTQIA+ ensemble cast
- Dual POV romantic pining

Review Quotes

The lead-up to the climax will enthrall readers... Seductive. . . .
--Kirkus Reviews

The mystery is captivating. . . . an intriguing story.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Twisted, complex horrors await layered, openly bisexual characters with plenty of angst about their various relationships. A lot is happening here, but all of it is intense and intriguing, great for fans of complex romance and sci-fi twists.
--Booklist

About the Author

De Elizabeth (she/her) is a horror and dark fantasy author writing haunted, romantic books. She is passionate about telling emotionally resonant dark stories that feature messy main characters and bisexual representation. In addition to writing fiction, De is a journalist specializing in pop culture, mental health, and LGBTQ+ issues. This Raging Sea is her debut novel.

Website: http: //deelizabeth.com
Instagram: WordsByDe