Natasha Hardy - Fire - The Mermaid Legacy Book Two

In order to save the one she loves, she will have to start a war...

Just when Alexandra was getting used to the fact that she is half-mermaid, her beloved Merrick is captured by ruthless Oceanid Neith.

Neith will stop at nothing to crush Alex to his will and has only one condition of release: She must start a war against humans who are destroying the ocean so that he can become ruler of land and sea. If not, Neith promises to destroy the underwater world Alex has grown to love.

Alex is torn. She cannot fight against humans, but risks bring the fire of hell to her underwater home. Desperate and alone she roams the ocean, until she discovers that other Oceanids are prepared to fight against cruel Neith. Now Alex must become the leader she is fated to be and train an army to fight for their own freedom and that of the entire human race, before it is too late...

Book 2 in The Mermaid Legacy

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FIRE

Natasha Hardy

Copyright Copyright Author Bio Dedication Prologue Chapter 1. Ocean Chapter 2. Voices Chapter 3. Enemy Chapter 4. Ferengren Chapter 5. Flesh Chapter 6. Prisoner Chapter 7. Monster Chapter 8. Escape Chapter 9. Transformation Chapter 10. Abomination Chapter 11. Haven Journey Chapter 12. Haven Chapter 13. Motives Chapter 14. Strategy Chapter 15. TrustCouncil Chapter 16. Unity Chapter 17. Trust Chapter 18. Fight Chapter 19. Rules Chapter 20. Hunters Chapter 21. Weapon Chapter 22. Lines Chapter 23. Talents Chapter 24. Stories Chapter 25. Practice Chapter 26. Waiting Chapter 27. Race Chapter 28. Unexpected Chapter 29. Crushed Chapter 30. Saviour Chapter 31. Lost Chapter 32. Light Chapter 33. Aftermath Chapter 34. Queen Epilogue Endpages About the Publisher

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First published in Great Britain by HQ in 2014

Copyright © Natasha Hardy 2014

Natasha Hardy asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work.

A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.

This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental.

All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. By payment of the required fees, you have been granted the non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and read the text of this e-book on-screen. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, downloaded, decompiled, reverse engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage and retrieval system, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereinafter invented, without the express written permission of HarperCollins.

E-book Edition © April 2014 ISBN: 9781472095282

Version date: 2018-07-02

Natasha Hardybegan writing stories when the adventure of her life had taken a gloomy twist and she discovered, that through writing she couldescape into the sun.

Her stories, are sparked by the adventures she has had in the wildly beautiful South African bush, seasoned with the adventures of the explorers who make up her ancestry, and woven through with the intrigue, and sometimes sheer madness, of living in Africa.

She now spends most of her time – happily – in a world of words, and the rest trying to keep up with her full-time doctor, part-time rock star husband and their two gorgeously mischievous little boys.

She would very much like to chat to you at natashahardybooks.com.

To Rob, my gift and my hero, without whom this book would not have been written, and to The Light that shines on in the darkness .

A huge thank you to:

My children who inspire me daily.

My family, who continue to love me so completely.

My friends for understanding writing ditsyness and supporting me.

My readers whose insight and enthusiasm has been a surprise and a delight.

Tata Madiba who taught me, through his actions, what one person can inspire millions to do.

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Blurb In order to save the one she loves, she will have to start a war... Just when Alexandra was getting used to the fact that she is half-mermaid, her beloved Merrick is captured by ruthless Oceanid Neith. Neith will stop at nothing to crush Alex to his will and has only one condition of release: She must start a war against humans who are destroying the ocean so that he can become ruler of land and sea. If not, Neith promises to destroy the underwater world Alex has grown to love. Alex is torn. She cannot fight against humans, but risks bring the fire of hell to her underwater home. Desperate and alone she roams the ocean, until she discovers that other Oceanids are prepared to fight against cruel Neith. Now Alex must become the leader she is fated to be and train an army to fight for their own freedom and that of the entire human race, before it is too late... Book 2 in The Mermaid Legacy

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Copyright Copyright Copyright Author Bio Dedication Prologue Chapter 1. Ocean Chapter 2. Voices Chapter 3. Enemy Chapter 4. Ferengren Chapter 5. Flesh Chapter 6. Prisoner Chapter 7. Monster Chapter 8. Escape Chapter 9. Transformation Chapter 10. Abomination Chapter 11. Haven Journey Chapter 12. Haven Chapter 13. Motives Chapter 14. Strategy Chapter 15. TrustCouncil Chapter 16. Unity Chapter 17. Trust Chapter 18. Fight Chapter 19. Rules Chapter 20. Hunters Chapter 21. Weapon Chapter 22. Lines Chapter 23. Talents Chapter 24. Stories Chapter 25. Practice Chapter 26. Waiting Chapter 27. Race Chapter 28. Unexpected Chapter 29. Crushed Chapter 30. Saviour Chapter 31. Lost Chapter 32. Light Chapter 33. Aftermath Chapter 34. Queen Epilogue Endpages About the Publisher HQ An imprint of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. 1 London Bridge Street London SE1 9GF First published in Great Britain by HQ in 2014 Copyright © Natasha Hardy 2014 Natasha Hardy asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work. A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. By payment of the required fees, you have been granted the non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and read the text of this e-book on-screen. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, downloaded, decompiled, reverse engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage and retrieval system, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereinafter invented, without the express written permission of HarperCollins. E-book Edition © April 2014 ISBN: 9781472095282 Version date: 2018-07-02

Author Bio Natasha Hardy began writing stories when the adventure of her life had taken a gloomy twist and she discovered, that through writing she couldescape into the sun. Her stories, are sparked by the adventures she has had in the wildly beautiful South African bush, seasoned with the adventures of the explorers who make up her ancestry, and woven through with the intrigue, and sometimes sheer madness, of living in Africa. She now spends most of her time – happily – in a world of words, and the rest trying to keep up with her full-time doctor, part-time rock star husband and their two gorgeously mischievous little boys. She would very much like to chat to you at natashahardybooks.com .