"The Gale at Quiet Cove" by Austin Worley - eBook

In The Gale at Quiet Cove, Knight-Lieutenant Arlise Dun and her mage companion, Elain Bowen, are drawn into a deadly storm threatening the coastal village of Quiet Cove. On a desperate mission, they turn to the mythical selkies for help—and encounter Earc, a selkie elder with grim news. His people are disappearing, and a monstrous shadow looms large in the depths of the cove. Bound by duty, Arlise vows to aid them, knowing it may be a fatal promise.
 
As Arlise’s resolve is tested by supernatural forces, inner doubts, and even her own comrades, she confronts a powerful creature: the terrifying krache, Carmun—whose very presence fuels the storm. Armed only with her starmetal sword, she faces the beast alone in a fierce battle that could decide the fate of both Quiet Cove and the selkies, aware that one misstep could mean her end.
 
After the final blow, Arlise is changed in ways even she cannot fully grasp. The selkies, once wary, welcome her with gratitude. She finds a renewed sense of purpose, and somewhere in the chaos of her regret, forgiveness begins to take root.
 
The Gale at Quiet Cove is a dark and thrilling fantasy of courage, sacrifice, and unbreakable bonds with a world on the edge of myth and reality. Perfect for readers drawn to high-stakes battles and enigmatic realms, Arlise’s journey poses a question as old as time: how far will you go to protect those who need you—even when the cost may be your life?