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The Deepest Shore
When Dew briefly meets a girl identical to her on an isolated island, she endeavours to find her again. But the world she knew no longer exists and her people are nowhere to be found.
In her search, Dew will encounter perilous sand demons, navigate a maze with an irritable queen riding a giant snail, and join a gang of misfits scavenging an abandoned city. Can she survive alone and find the only link to her kind?
The Deepest Shore is an imaginative adventure exploring what it means to find your place in the world, with over 50 illustrations.
In her search, Dew will encounter perilous sand demons, navigate a maze with an irritable queen riding a giant snail, and join a gang of misfits scavenging an abandoned city. Can she survive alone and find the only link to her kind?
The Deepest Shore is an imaginative adventure exploring what it means to find your place in the world, with over 50 illustrations.
285 pages, Paperback
Published December 19, 2019
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About the author
Nick Burgoyne
4 books5 followersNick Burgoyne is an author and illustrator based in North Yorkshire, UK. You can usually find them on long walks through the woods, searching for inspiration amongst the trees, or curled up with a sketchbook, drinking copious amounts of tea. When not being creative they like to read anything and everything, travel, and visit anything historical. Their writing journey began with crafting songs, so as such, he plays many musical instruments.
Nick’s writing is captivated by the connections between people, the mystical, and the ephemeral, fleeting relationships that shape us. The books in the Realms of Feilahn series convey these themes with vivid imagery, humour, and bittersweetness.
For more illustrations and stories from the Realms of Feilahn, please visit Nick's website or social media pages: @nick.burgoyne.art
Nick’s writing is captivated by the connections between people, the mystical, and the ephemeral, fleeting relationships that shape us. The books in the Realms of Feilahn series convey these themes with vivid imagery, humour, and bittersweetness.
For more illustrations and stories from the Realms of Feilahn, please visit Nick's website or social media pages: @nick.burgoyne.art
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February 5, 2023
The Deepest Shore is a calming waltz. The author leads us through their chapters with parables and moralist meetings of wildly imaginative characters weaving a soft tale of loss, identity, found family, and a stern Eco-preservationist message through the eyes of the main character Dew. The world of Feilahn takes its time and rewards those who dive in with a feel-good world awash with dry English humour that reminded me of the likes of Douglas Adams or Red Dwarf. This paired with the almost dream-like fantasy trappings reminiscent of Le Guin makes for a read that anyone can dive deep into and come out smiling.
November 9, 2025
Imaginative characters spring forth from every page of Nick Burgoyne’s, The Deepest Shore, in this opening tale of his Realms of Feilahn series.
A tale of finding your place in any world with characterisation and dialogue reminiscent of Pratchett’s Discworld and Blyton’s Faraway Tree series.
Steve the Growling Snail and the Pythonesque, Geoffrey the Skull were my favourite characters. Newt and Lars were also stand outs, offering playful reminders of the dynamic between Dodger and Fagan.
Supported by some beautiful illustrations to guide you along Dew’s epic adventure, you can consider yourself an absolute pundersquiffer if you don’t get yourself a copy this instant!
Really looking forward to Book 2 in this series. The Hearts Beyond our Roots.
A tale of finding your place in any world with characterisation and dialogue reminiscent of Pratchett’s Discworld and Blyton’s Faraway Tree series.
Steve the Growling Snail and the Pythonesque, Geoffrey the Skull were my favourite characters. Newt and Lars were also stand outs, offering playful reminders of the dynamic between Dodger and Fagan.
Supported by some beautiful illustrations to guide you along Dew’s epic adventure, you can consider yourself an absolute pundersquiffer if you don’t get yourself a copy this instant!
Really looking forward to Book 2 in this series. The Hearts Beyond our Roots.
January 8, 2020
Deepest Shore is an extraordinary fantasy adventure into a surreal world full of new creative characters and their unique traditions. We follow Dew on her discovery and personal growth. A shy girl who has no idea how she has been affecting the lives of these new beings forges new friendships wherever she goes, and her adventures have only just begun.
This volume resolves only a small part of the equation leading to the promise of more discoveries, more adventures, and possibly more knowledge about this new world and the past.
I love the cover artwork. It led me to research more art from the author. I was delighted to have found more illustrations of Dew's adventures.
(Note: I can't have enough of Geoffrey)
This volume resolves only a small part of the equation leading to the promise of more discoveries, more adventures, and possibly more knowledge about this new world and the past.
I love the cover artwork. It led me to research more art from the author. I was delighted to have found more illustrations of Dew's adventures.
(Note: I can't have enough of Geoffrey)
November 3, 2021
Deepest Shore is an extraordinary fantasy adventure into a surreal world full of new creative characters and their unique traditions. We follow Dew on her discovery and personal growth. A shy girl who has no idea how she has been affecting the lives of these new beings forges new friendships wherever she goes, and her adventures have only just begun.
This volume resolves only a small part of the equation leading to the promise of more discoveries, more adventures, and possibly more knowledge about this new world and the past.
I love the cover artwork. It led me to research more art from the author. I was delighted to have found more illustrations of Dew's adventures.
(Note: I can't have enough of Geoffrey)
This volume resolves only a small part of the equation leading to the promise of more discoveries, more adventures, and possibly more knowledge about this new world and the past.
I love the cover artwork. It led me to research more art from the author. I was delighted to have found more illustrations of Dew's adventures.
(Note: I can't have enough of Geoffrey)
February 11, 2020
A fanciful dive into a world of imagination
The Deepest Shore, much like Alice in Wonderland, dives into the creative mind of an artist and poet. Philosophical thoughts are mixed with imaginative original creatures, to explore a creative light hearted take on a post-apocalyptic world. With humans scarce Dew must learn to believe in herself and the friends she makes along the way.'
Burgoyyne’s writing styles is lovey, smooth, and very descriptive. At times hard to follow, the messages and story are heartwarming and mimic the real lessons of life. I especially enjoyed his side characters spear happy Agatha and the beard.
The Deepest Shore, much like Alice in Wonderland, dives into the creative mind of an artist and poet. Philosophical thoughts are mixed with imaginative original creatures, to explore a creative light hearted take on a post-apocalyptic world. With humans scarce Dew must learn to believe in herself and the friends she makes along the way.'
Burgoyyne’s writing styles is lovey, smooth, and very descriptive. At times hard to follow, the messages and story are heartwarming and mimic the real lessons of life. I especially enjoyed his side characters spear happy Agatha and the beard.
February 25, 2020
The is a very imaginative book, well written by a talented author. Great first book! 👍👍👍
January 31, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed discovering this corner of the Realms of Feilahn, seeing this vivid and colourful world through young Dew's eyes. From the initial chapters full of childlike wonder (of course mud is important) to the incredible discoveries and characters Dew meets along the way, the author sucked me into this fantastical world from the first page. This book is packed full of dreamlike descriptions, relatable observations, jokes that had me giggling in public, and the melancholia that comes with transitioning throughout life and leaving behind the friends (and selves) you get to know along the way. And if that's not enough, the illustrations complement the story and make the characters and world even more vivid. A great read for ages spanning middle grade to adult.
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