Devil of the Deep
Lu watched the love of his life walk the plank and sink into the inky-black depths of the sea. Nnenna was dead . . . or so he had thought.
Five years later, Lieutenant “Lu” Ortega, dutiful Fleet officer, embarks on a mission to hunt down a powerful talisman now in the hands of a runaway mermaid. On his quest, he discovers the impossible: Nenna is somehow still alive. Fierce, cunning, and as breathtaking as ever, she’s won enough bloody swordfights as a pirate captain to earn the nickname “Devil of the Deep.” She has come to reject the system of order that Lu clings to, and worse, she’s protecting the very quarry he’s tracking: Pearl Highwater, who has defied the all-powerful sea god and might hold a valuable key to finding her people’s lost island.
When the tides and fates bring them together, Nnenna, Lu, and Pearl must choose their loyalties, find their courage, and race to protect the island from false gods and forces of evil—or risk unleashing an ancient curse that could destroy them all.
Additional information
| Genre | Fantasy |
|---|---|
| Age | New Adult |
| Publisher | Independent |
| Imprint | Left Unread Books |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format(s) | Audiobook, eBook, Trade paperback |
| Author | Falencia Jean-Francois |
| Release Date | 07 April 2026 |
| Release Month | April Releases |
| Author Identity | BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health, Neurodivergent |
| Content Rep | BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ |
About the Author
Falencia Jean-Francois is an author and educator who firmly believes in the power of books to change the world. She has a B.S. in Communication Disorders, a M.S. in Education and a deep love on linguistics, all of which she uses to craft unforgettable, human stories. When she isn’t writing, you can find her playing table top games and video games with her wife.
