Haunting, lyrical, and deeply atmospheric…
McDonald’s engrossing finale in the North to Home trilogy is a deeply atmospheric blend of contemporary fiction and mythic storytelling. Keet leaves his sister, Zelka, at the mysterious Water Canyon House with their new family. While he and Nolee explore their relationship, Zelka uncovers secrets about her underwater kin—and a man who leaves her torn. But the house has its own plan: it demands a sacrifice from Zelka. As Nolee longs to be someone else, Keet struggles with haunting memories of the past. They must confront what truly matters before the weight of their desires throws them apart.
McDonald’s novel is steeped in the quiet beauty of the Pacific Northwest, bringing its misty shores, salt-laced winds, and the rhythmic pulse of the tides to life. Themes of belonging, identity, and the pull of the past shape the story’s core, unfolding with a slow-burn intensity. The pacing is deliberate, but the tension simmers beneath, especially as Nolee’s inexplicable connection to the sea deepens, drawing her toward something both terrifying and inevitable. This is an apt finale to a mesmerizing series that captures the raw beauty of nature and the aching search for self.
Pub date January 17, 2025
Lilith House Press
ASIN B0DP3FZZKN
Price $5.99 Kindle edition