{"product_id":"the-oceanids-paperback","title":"The Oceanids - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Brian Jay Nelson's \"The Oceanids,\" a hidden colony of Oceanid mermaids flourishes beneath Lake Erie's surface, concealed from human sight. Harmony fractures when a young Oceanid, ensnared in a fishing net, surfaces and encounters humans. Her rescue exposes ancient secrets, attracting scientists and media to probe the lake. Curiosity surges, endangering the Oceanids' seclusion and thrusting them into a global power struggle where factions seek to exploit their mystical strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfronted by potential exploitation, the Oceanids rally to determine their fate: withdraw into greater obscurity or stand firm to safeguard their existence. Joined by Nereid allies from the ocean, they launch a quest of resistance and unity. Nelson's narrative blends discovery, environmental care, and the tension between legend and reality, emphasizing communal bonds. As the Oceanids face these trials, they foster a vision of peaceful coexistence, encouraging balance between humanity and the mythical within a shared realm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68335801172191,"sku":"9781648735400","price":23.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/K0bpoNDUyn9781648735400.webp?v=1793263943","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/the-oceanids-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}