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Leviathan

By L.S. Johnson
Leviathan by L.S. Johnson digital book - Fable

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We will survive this, Caroline.

When a stranger arrives in their village and asks to see the damaged bay, Caroline Daniels and Joanna Chase know that word of the creature has spread despite the efforts of Mr. Smith. With tensions simmering between France and England, they depart in haste for Medby, where Sir Edward's brother resides. There they hope to discover if Thomas Masterson has stepped into Sir Edward's shoes, and now wields the monster called Leviathan.

The situation in Medby, however, is far worse than they anticipated. Claiming the French attacked his ships, the younger Masterson seems about to launch an audacious reply. But his true plans are not so straightforward, and there is little time for Caroline and Jo to uncover them.

With the threat of war demanding risks in kind, Caroline and Jo must weigh their deepening affection against the greater good … and learn to trust not only their instincts, but their hearts as well.

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Leviathan Reviews

4.5
“Very interesting story and characters. Well written and edited.”
“4.5 stars ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review     Following on from Harkworth Hall, Leviathan follows the further adventures of Caroline Daniels – a well to do young lady in late Georgian England, and Joanne Chase, intrepid investigator of sea cryptids and their human masters. Now both in the employ of His Majesty, George II, the pair have formed a firm friendship since the last book which is ripening into something even closer. But there is little time for love when word comes that French agents may be meeting with the brother of the villainous Masterson who caused them so much heartache and danger before. The tale of a frightened local woman clinches the decision to remove at once to the port town of Medby – it would seem that the creature roused from the deeps before may have returned…   I am 80% in this just for Jo and Caroline’s relationship. The other 20% is carried along by the historical setting and the author’s crisp and engaging style. Told in first person from Caroline’s POV, these books are a very easy read in the sense that they just sweep you up and take you back to Georgian England. While they are a little light on the mystery side, this works far better in terms of the story which is concentrated on Jo and Caroline’s burgeoning romance, as well as on familial loyalties and constraints. Johnson includes enough historical detail to set the scene without bogging the reader down in needless detail. The depiction of Medby was a spot on portrayal of Georgian Scarborough and while there was no need for long descriptions of tall ships, this volume in the series gave a pleasing feel of the age of sail.   There’s an almost Lovecraftian element too in terms of the sea beastie which is most definitely carnivorous and possibly madness inducing. I enjoyed each twist and turn as the plot thickened and ambitious villains, turbulent rival nations and oceanic abominations all came together for a very dastardly plot indeed.   Caroline and Jo are just adorable together. While there are difficulties and influences on their relationship it would have been strange to ignore, Johnson never turns it into a story about issues. This is an adventure story, a fantasy mystery and very sweet romance.   Thoroughly enjoyed this and highly recommend it. More please.”

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