Undertow, Michael Buckley
Undertow, Michael Buckley
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Undertow

Author: Michael Buckley

Narrator: Jennifer Grace

Unabridged: 11 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 05/05/2015


Synopsis

When Lyric Walker was 14-years-old her life was turned upside down when she witnessed a world-changing event-- the arrival of the Triton, a five-nation race of warrior merpeople who walked out of the sea and camped on the beaches of modern-day Coney Island. Suddenly, her neighborhood was home to a new minority group numbering in the tens of thousands. But the Triton' s arrival also revealed a shocking family secret: Her own mother was a mermaid.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Carole on May 04, 2015

This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life 4 Stars! I am a little shocked by how much I ended up enjoying this book. I thought it was entertaining and unique. I am completely impressed by the originality of the overall story. I will admit that I made the decision to read this book based pur......more

Goodreads review by Dana on April 20, 2015

This book started with a very strong start, but unfortunately my interest fell quickly due to some cheesiness involving the love interest and a lack of action. The plot is very original and even reminded me a little of District 9, which I love. However it just wasn't able to live up to its potential......more

Goodreads review by A.G. on November 28, 2014

Great read! I adored the heroine and her relationships with family/friends. A unique sci-fi YA complete with alien life forms and set against an abandoned and crumbling Coney Island. Action packed and emotional with an insightful nod toward social cause and effect.......more

Goodreads review by AH on April 26, 2015

I didn't expect to love this as much as I did. Undertow was a fun read about a new kind of alien invader - The Alpha or First Men - or what we would have called mermaids. But these aren't the beautiful women with fish tails. They are strong and fierce warriors. And they are on the shores of Coney Is......more