Foundation of Lies

Long ago, the world broke. The ocean rose, and billion died in its wake. The few who remained were left to rebuild beneath the waves.

In Hekili, humanity survives despite their difficult circumstances. Pryions sustain their human partners in harsh surroundings while luminous reefs keep the ocean's monsters at bay. Guilds provide the rigid social structure needed in a society that's ever on the brink, but three people are about to destroy those rules.

When a disaster wipes out her town, Lanai undertakes a perilous journey to the capital. By bringing the king the story of what killed her home, she hopes to stop the tragedy from happening again.

Kira serves as the heir to the throne while her brother completes his proving journey. When he unexpectedly comes home, not only does his return shatter her but it raises questions about what lies beyond the ocean's surface, a place long lost to myth.

Stuck in a profession he never wanted, Aumol wonders if he'll ever achieve his secret purpose. When his brothers disappear during an expedition into an old-world ruin, he leaves home to find them, but a journey that should only last hours turns into one of days.

These three lives have the lowest odds of converging, but something binds them. When they meet, the foundation of lies on which Hekili rests will crack open.