Trapped on the exotic alien world of Typhon, their DNA forcibly altered by a strange (and often capricious) godlike entity, Dilani and her fellow colonists no longer know who or what they are. What they do know is that they are being stalked across the seas by the vicious Bone Killers, who are bent on their extinction. Their only hope for survival may lie with relics of a vanished past-- a past which still lies waiting, deep beneath the waves. But the past isn't all that awaits there.
While a struggle for control erupts within the god itself, something vast and ancient is stirring in Typhon's secret depths. Something as strange and powerful as any deity. And the consequences of its coming will forever affect the lives of every creature living beneath the seas . . .
My husband and I read her book "Typhon's Children" many years ago and were really impressed with it, but didn't realize until this year that there was a sequel, and this is it. We had a fun time reading this book chapter by chapter out loud to one another over several months. I think the pacing is a little off in the first third, but after that, all the things I liked about her first book are also on display in the second - weird creatures based on real science, well-rounded characters, and a plot that makes you want to keep turning pages. I recommend both books highly.
After reading Typhon's Children, I had pretty high expectations for the sequel and I felt disappointed. The aquatic world was rich, and I liked the remnants of the old culture of intelligent life that the characters encountered. I felt that with as crucial as Per's background was to the plotline, however, I wanted more information about it, and was not as impressed with the finale of his storyline as much as I probably should have been.
These books were fantastic! Great character building, as well as world building, forgotten civilizations, all kinds of aliens and vicious things to eat you. I dont want to give to much of the plot away but I highly recommend both of these books.
Sequel to "Typhon's Children", which I read a long time ago. I do recommend that you read "Typhon's Children" first, because I was a bit lost at times because I didn't remember it well enough. A good read.