The Lost Opal

by Patty Wiseman, Virtual Voice (Narrator)

The Lost Opal is a fantasy romantic mystery about an ordinary woman, Maren Raybourn, who is thrust into an alternate world by an evil mermaid who wants her soul.

As an illustrator for children’s books, she seeks solitude on the shores of the Pacific Ocean to finish her latest work. The solace is shattered and replaced with a touch of fear as she encounters an unusual sound coming from the churning waters, accompanied by an indistinguishable form hovering over the water.

Rose Clancy has one desire. To steal the soul of a woman in order to permanently transform from mermaid to human. She needs to entice a man to love her in order to make the metamorphosis complete. She finds Captain Drake Morgan.

Captain Morgan is on hiatus from his yacht rental business for some much-needed R&R when he meets Maren on the beach late at night. Intrigued, he shows up on her doorstep the next morning, groceries in hand, to make breakfast as an apology for startling her the night before. The attraction grows.

Captain Henry Nelson has been banished to an old schooner in an alternate universe for over two hundred years because he spurned Rose’s advances.

Maren and the two captains will ban together to fight the evil mermaid, Rose, and risk being stranded forever in a parallel dimension.

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First published February 5, 2023

About the author

Let me introduce myself...My name is Patty Wiseman. A lifetime ago, as a child, I found myself lost in the stories my 1st grade teacher opened up to me. Over the years, my love of reading deepened and another interest formed-the love of writing. I have several short stories published and a few poems. I am a history buff and love to read and write in past eras. My Velvet Shoe Collection Series includes "An Unlikely Arrangement" and "An Unlikely Beginning" ,"An Unlikely Conclusion." The 4th book in the series was released in Aug. of 2016. "An Unlikely Deception." They are based in 1929 and shadows a story of my grandparents arranged marriage. This work is fictional,. One idea sparked a whole series of fictional works. My plan is for 6 books in the series.
I've just released a new contemporary work. That One Moment. This is a stand alone. I'm very proud of it!
I've lived in Texas for over 30 years being transplanted from the State of Washington. I have two grown sons, 12 grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, and a loving husband, Ron. We live in the country with our dog, Cutter. I hope you will check out my new book and enjoy the journey with me.

Writing awards include: 1st place short Story award in Summer Contest on Angie's Diary, 1st place award in Romance with the Texas Association of Authors for An Unlikely Conclusion 2013 1st place award in Romance with the Texas Association of Authors for An Unlikely Beginning 2012, a 2nd place award in Romance with the Forward National Literary Awards for An Unlikely Arrangement, The 'Fifty Great Writers You Should Be Reading' Contest with the Author Show.
I'm a VIP member of the Worldwide Who's Who for Women, a member of the Marshall Woman's Club of Marshall, a former secretary of the E. Texas Writers Association, and member of N.E. Texas Writers Organization.
I belong to the Texas Federation of Woman's Club Marshall Chapter.

You can find me and my books on Amazon, Kindle or buy from my website to get an autographed copy. You can also order them from any bookstore.

You can also find me on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In and Pinterest.

Reviews

[Serena Keene · Rating 5 out of 5]

227 pages I read the book. I love this book I wanted nothing more than time to read it. Unfortunately work had to come first. Mrs Patty books get better all the time. My prayers are that she never stops writing