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  • Where the Waters Turn Black

  • Yarnsworld, Books 2 & 5
  • By: Benedict Patrick
  • Narrated by: Derek Perkins
  • Length: 17 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (40 ratings)

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Where the Waters Turn Black

By: Benedict Patrick
Narrated by: Derek Perkins
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Summary

Contains two standalone books from Benedict Patrick’s Yarnsworld series.

Series can be listened to in any order.

Where the Waters Turn Black, book two

What lurks beneath the waves? The Crescent Atoll is a remote string of tropical islands, connected by long canoe journeys and a love of stories. Islanders live in constant contact with gods and monsters, following the rules handed down by their storytellers to survive in harmony with these primal forces.

However, when a young ocarina player called Kaimana discovers the lair of a taniwha - a legendary monster - she attracts the ruining gaze of the god of war. In a land of sea witches, pig-faced gods, and Magpie Kings, Kaimana must trust her growing friendship with her taniwha if they are both to survive.

Inspired by the myths and legends of South Pacific island cultures, this book is perfect for those seeking a fantasy adventure in an unfamiliar world.

To Dream and Die as a Taniwha Girl, book five

There is a price to pay for becoming a story. Kaimana has defied the gods and won the freedom to spend the rest of her days travelling the collection of tropical islands she calls home. But the people of the islands have taken notice of her.

They have started to tell her story; for many children, one of their favourite fireside tales is now that of the Taniwha Girl, the brave woman who befriends monsters. Some islanders even pray to her.

The gods are displeased, but they are not the only ones paying attention to Kaimana’s rise to fame. On the borders of the island ring, an ancient demon - an old enemy of the Crescent Atoll - spreads its influence, and a spider-faced figure shadows Kaimana’s movements.

To secure her own safety, and that of her island home, Kaimana has to make a choice: turn her back on the people of the Crescent Atoll and continue enjoying the life she has won for herself, or give up all she holds dear to live up to the legend of the Taniwha Girl.

©2016 Benedict Patrick (P)2020 Podium Audio
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Enchanting folk tales

Having finished They mostly come at night I started straight into this one. To be honest not being too knowledgeable about Polynesian culture it took me a bit of time to get into this one. But I eventually got into the rhythm and again Benedict Patrick has written a host of memorable characters. The narrator has been brilliant bringing the author’s world to life. I have the next Yarnsworld book ready to go. I hope it’s as good as the first two. Well done Benedict and Derek.

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A great ride!

The twists and turns in this book are amazing. it'll take you on such a fun ride. highly recommended!

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triumphant! yarns world lives..

superb. definitely worthy of your credit and time. I'm hungry for more as you will be. dive in for more shocks and surprises.

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Outstanding

Loved every second of this book. So sad when it ended. Can’t wait for the next.

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Well crafted

Not sure I would have persevered reading this but as an audible book I listened on and became thoroughly engaged and enjoyed the story starting to appreciate how well it was crafted. I enjoyed the magpie king more but that said the books complement each other very well.

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Interesting fairy, monster story - I loved it

What a great story having read book one which I loved xxxx, couldn’t wait to get on to book 2 very much enjoyed both books .. sad that the book has ended 😭. .. onwards to the next book , hoping for many more

Great characters going on great adventures together. Loved the narrator to.

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