{"product_id":"2940158861253","title":"A Gathering Tempest","description":"A short-story prequel to BREAKWATER.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA storm is brewing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFourteen-year-old Alexander has a secret. Several, in fact. He's in love with Jade Cleopola. He covers up for his violent, drug-addicted father. And he often goes hungry. His friends at school wouldn't understand--they're high-class mer like Jade. But Alexander has bigger problems than the latest gossip and the parties his friends live for. When his father's irresponsible choices leave Alexander facing a blade-wielding debt collector, Alexander discovers himself trapped in a tangled, ever-tightening net. He must find a way to survive in unfriendly currents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven if it means losing her.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePRAISE FOR BREAKWATER BY CATHERINE JONES PAYNE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A compelling story about helping others at great personal cost. With artful world-building, skillful dialogue, and a powerful message, Breakwater is a book you can immerse yourself in with an ending you won't believe.\" -New York Times bestselling author Tosca Lee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Breakwater has it all: a lifelike merworld, political intrigue, emotional wreckage, and--of course--murder. My only disappointment is having to wait for the sequel!\" -Carol Award-winning author Nadine Brandes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Action. Romance. Political intrigue. And it all happens underwater. In Breakwater, Catherine Jones Payne combines the courage of youth with the polish of a seasoned professional in this stunning debut.\" -award-winning author Ben Wolf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Woven through with intrigue and a touch of romance.\" -Carrie Anne Noble, award-winning author of The Mermaid's Sister","brand":"Fathom Ink Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47071866913008,"sku":"2940158861253","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940158861253_p0.jpg?v=1764121385","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940158861253","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}