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The Mermaid's Maritime Lawyer: A Trial of Tides

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English
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Fantasy

In a Savannah courtroom, the clash of legal arguments echoes the ceaseless rhythm of the Atlantic. Amber Townsend, a maritime lawyer haunted by a near-drowning, defends Coralia, a mermaid princess whose very existence is on trial. Accused of disrupting shipping lanes, Coralia’s real crime is hailing from Aquamarina, a hidden city of bioluminescent coral and ancient magic. Opposing them is Martin Pineda, a lawyer whose chilling composure masks a predatory secret: he's a kraken shifter, an ancient entity whose hunger for power threatens Aquamarina's very existence.

Bound by her kingdom's laws of secrecy, Coralia can offer only cryptic warnings, her voice a haunting melody of the deep. Desperate, Amber seeks counsel from Victoria Whitehead, an ostracized oceanographer whose knowledge of the sea's hidden truths reveals the devastating consequences of Pineda's ambition. Simultaneously, Coralia's betrothed, Kaelen, a merman prince with a warrior's heart, defies Aquamarina's laws, forging alliances with underwater races and preparing for a desperate last stand.

As Pineda tightens his legal noose, manipulating marine life and corrupting scientific data, Amber's own past trauma resurfaces. The fear of drowning becomes the fear of failing Coralia, of condemning an entire civilization. Driven by a desperate need to understand, Amber delves into ancient maritime texts, deciphering the coded language of the sea and uncovering the legend of the Tidecaller, a mythical figure capable of commanding the ocean's currents.

The courtroom transforms into a battleground of legal arguments, subtle magic, and ancient power. Guided by the ocean’s whispers and Coralia's fragmented warnings, Amber uncovers evidence of Pineda’s manipulation, exposing his true motives and the devastating ecological impact of his greed. But will it be enough to save Aquamarina?

In the climax, a fierce hurricane mirrors the courtroom tempest as Pineda corners Coralia, demanding she reveal her city’s location. Channeling her newfound connection to the sea and the forgotten lore of the Tidecaller, Amber unleashes a daring counter-strategy. She doesn’t merely defend Coralia; she indicts the shipping industry's reckless expansion, exposing Pineda’s true form and revealing the kraken's insidious plot.

"The Mermaid’s Maritime Lawyer: A Trial of Tides" is a thrilling blend of legal drama, magical realism, and ecological suspense. Dive into a world where the courtroom clashes with the mysteries of the deep, and the fate of an entire civilization rests on the shoulders of one extraordinary lawyer. This is just the first ripple in a rising tide of change, a battle for the soul of the sea.

© 2024 PublishDrive (Ebook): 6610000675401

Release date

Ebook: 24 November 2024

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