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Surfacing: Mermaid's Return, Book 3 Kindle Edition

by A.L. Knorr (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A mother's legacy, a daughter's destiny.

I am a creature of the deep, a mermaid, trapped on land because my daughter has yet to have her salt-birth and claim her siren heritage. The only mermaid to have known all five stages of grief. I am a single mother, without a job, who needs to support my human child. And ignore the ever-increasing call of the ocean’s Salt.

Surfacing tells the story of the final phase of Mira’s return to Saltford, as she strives to navigate human society, and finds a career for which she is uniquely qualified. But, not only is she a woman in a man’s world, she is a siren who creates reactions in human males just by being who—what—she is. Can she overcome prejudice, other supernaturals, and the Salt to finance her daughter’s upbringing?

Surfacing is novel length (just), and the final book in the Mermaid’s Return trilogy. Returning is followed by Falling, and Surfacing. The Mermaid’s Return trilogy is a prequel to the full-length YA mermaid fantasy Born of Water, and the expansive Siren’s Curse Trilogy, by Readers’ Favorite award-winner, A.L. Knorr.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07DFV2ZQK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Intellectually Promiscuous Press (August 29, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 29, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1464 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 165 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 260 ratings

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USA Today Bestselling Author, A.L. Knorr is an award-winning Canadian fantasy writer. Readers love her vivid characters and mesmerizing stories of elemental transformation, adventure, friendship, and love. The bestselling Elemental Origins Series can be read out of order, but if you want to read in the order they were written, they are listed below chronologically.

Known for strong female protagonists, realistic magic, adventure and intrigue, sweet (clean) romance, and well-crafted plots that keep you turning pages late into the night, A.L. Knorr is a masterful storyteller. Abby's books contain no strong language and no graphic violence.

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ELEMENTAL STORIES

Season 1: ELEMENTAL ORIGINS (Completed)

Born of Water (Book 1)

Born of Fire (Book 2)

Born of Earth (Book 3)

Born of Æther (Book 4)

Born of Air (Book 5)

The Elementals (Book 6)

Mira's Return (Completed)

Returning (Book 1)

Falling (Book 2)

Surfacing (Book 3)

Season 2: THE SIREN'S CURSE (Completed)

Salt & Stone (Book 1)

Salt & the Sovereign (Book 2)

Salt & the Sisters (Book 3)

Season 3: EARTH MAGIC RISES (Completed)

Bones of the Witch (Book 1)

Ashes of the Wise (Book 2)

Heart of the Fae (Book 3)

Season 4: ARCTURUS ACADEMY (Completed)

Firecracker (Book 1)

Fire Trap (Book 2)

Fire Games (Book 3)

Legends of Fire (Book 4)

Source Fire (Book 5)

RINGS OF THE INCONQUO (Completed)

Born of Metal (Book 1)

Metal Guardian (Book 2)

Metal Angel (Book 3)

THE SCENTED COURT (Completed)

A Blossom at Midnight (Book 1)

A Memory of Nightshade (Book 2)

A Daughter of Winter (Book 3)

A Prince of Autumn (Book 4)

PRETTY LITTLE MERMAIDS (in production)

Cobalt (Book 0)

Aquamarine (Book 1)

NOVELLAS:

Heat

OTHER UNIVERSES:

THE KACY CHRONICLES (Completed)

Descendant (Book 1)

Ascendant (Book 2)

Combatant (Book 3)

Transcendent (Book 4)

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Tabitha
5.0 out of 5 stars These books are so good!
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2023
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I loves all of these so far. I can't wait to read the rest of them! I love the way she writes! Is really draws you in and connects you to the characters. I will be sad when I finish all of the books!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mira has surfaced.
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2020
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Author A.L. Knorr brings us the last book in the Elemental prequel trilogy with Surfacing. Mira is now a single mother and has to make a life for her and her daughter. But as the story opens we learn that her husband has passed away and that she was forced to move her and her daughter into a trailer. But after this had happened and she had learned that the restaurant that she had been working at was about to change hands and that the new owner was a smile ball that she had to find another way of making money. She did find another way when she overheard a TV reporter say that a richman's boat had gone down and that in the safe of that boat was documents that would help him. Mira talks with her daughter and decides to take on the task of retrieving not only the documents but that of the boat itself. This leads her to finding new employment with a pro salvage team called the Bluejackets. This is a great novella and I highly recommend it for all Fantasy fans.
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K Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Surfacing
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2018
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Continuing the story of Mira, picking up years after Targa's birth but also years before the events of Born Of Water. We get to witness the events leading up to Mira joining the Blue jackets diving salvage team. It's a perfectly logical career choice for a.mermaid. in modern times who has to stay on land to care for her child.

An enjoyable read, ushering the reader along at a brisk pace and leaving you caring about the characters and wanting more. Fortunately the author has fessed-up and mentioned that her next story is expected to continue with Mira and Targa.

Classified as a Young Adult author, this 50-year-old finds A L Knorr's writing enjoyable and would recommend to any age.
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AgilePhil
4.0 out of 5 stars A great transitional novel
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2018
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Surfacing is the conclusion to a three part storyline that leads into the excellent Elemental series. This book is the final lead up to the Highly rated "The Elemental" series and its first book "Born of Water".

What is found a little disappointing is there was little in the way of surprises since Born of Water was written first and it is a bit of a spoiler for this series, esp. this book.

Still, Knorr is my current favorite writer and leaves me always wanting more. She inspires my imagination trying to figure out how something is going to happen in a future novel in the series.

This series is about a mermaid/siren who, instead of following the easy way of using her voice to get a mate, goes for love and the promise of an extra special child. It is not easy joining the human race when you left as a young girl and have been at sea for eight years.

I am always reluctant to read the first book in a new series, but Knorr's work is a happy exception. This was another enjoyable series and I look forward to her next book.
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Alina Tache
5.0 out of 5 stars More about The Elementals' universe!
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2018
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As a big fan of Knorr's Elemental series, I am extremely happy to dig deeper into the background of the characters and the universe itself. Here, we see an important period in Targa's childhood: her mother's struggles and the change of career that defined her, from a waitress to a pro diver. After all, what better career for a mermaid? The writing is great and the characters are well developed but without taking from the action. Knorr managed to bring out the best in the characters and storylines and this makes no exception. All I xan hope is that there will be more books in this universe!
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Andy Palmer
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great prequel
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2018
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A transitional story that connects Returning to Born of Water, Surfacing does a wonderful job of filling in all the gaps while still being a great, stand-alone story that takes Mira through the difficult transition to a responsible, working mother in the human world.
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Roseline
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely prefect!
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2018
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I loved everything about this book! I actually felt like I was there witnessing this story play out in front of me. I chose the rating because it was absolutely perfect. Well, maybe the only thing I would change is I wished Mira was a little bit more aggressive. I would recommend this book to anyone that loves a great story and mermaids.
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Skye
5.0 out of 5 stars Mira's Willpower is Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2018
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I love reading about Mira's background and seeing how determined she is to be with her daughter, even when she's denying the call of the water. She may lack some manners, as mermaids are known to do, but when it comes to being a fierce character who's prepared to do anything to keep her family together, she gets my vote as one of the best.
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Barbara A Darlng
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaing another great read by Knorr
Reviewed in Canada on October 4, 2018
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Loved this,book love this whole series reason I bought my Kindle great fan of this writer have read all of her books coulent put it down
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Wendy&BramleyPup
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2018
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A fantastic book. The characters remain true to their original personalities and it fits perfectly between Returning and Born of Water.
I would definitely recommend this series. They are a perfect blend of mythical and intrigue. Although they are based on fantasy, the books retain a reality from the stories being based on a group of friends, intertwined in their human lives. Brilliant!
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jennine.
5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY AMAZING
Reviewed in Australia on August 28, 2018
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So much detail, so much history and research must have taken place to piece this story together  so convincingly.  I had to read it in one sitting, it was impossible to put down, l swear l was there with Mira. I enjoyed seeing Targa through Mira's eyes and it gladdened my heart to see Phil still involved with them later. I could easily read more stories on Mia's life after finding out her land life so far, l think she's facinating. It would be wonderful in Audio too. RECOMMENDED READ! 🤓🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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S T
5.0 out of 5 stars Adding more to the series!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2018
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Really loved how this novella adds so much more to the whole story, gives me something to read while waiting for the next main book to come out!
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Corli C.
5.0 out of 5 stars BEST BOOKS IV'E EVER READ!!!!
Reviewed in Australia on November 18, 2019
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I love these books always my favourite! You get to know a little more of Miras life and her work! Now I just want to be a mermaid.
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