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Body of Water (The Orcadian Novels) [Kindle Edition]

Stuart Wakefield
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"Fear the water."

Leven has never forgotten his mother's terrible warning. So how can he explain his strange attraction to water, his powerful sensitivity to it, his extraordinary ability, once he rebels in adolescence, to swim as though possessed?

Water is Leven's natural element.

And it's water that finally takes the one he loves and destroys everything he has.

Set on the Orkney Islands in the mysterious realm of Selkie mythology, Leven's story of lost identity, lost love, and the search for redemption leads him from the familiar streets of London to a terrifying meeting with the dark and volatile man who will change his heart forever.

Something in the water is coming for Leven.

But can a man born of chaos ever calm the storm?

About the Author

Stuart Wakefield heralds from Northumberland, but has been sighted in Essex. Despite his artistic leanings he finally settled on a career in IT, and channels his creative energies into writing for print, web, and screen. Seeking wordy inspiration has always been a part of his daily life. He is happiest when writing about men who love men.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 333 KB
  • Print Length: 195 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 146623024X
  • Publisher: Magic Toy Books; 4 edition (12 Aug 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B005H7UVAA
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #31,566 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I downloaded Body of Water thinking I'd read one chapter then come back to it when I had time. Well, I couldn't stop!

The story is gripping and engaging. You know when you read a great fiction book when you pause to make a cuppa and get confused about the reality of your kitchen versus the world you've been immersed in for the last hour or two.

Leven is so tangibly real he could be someone I know. The struggles he lives through as a child then into teen years is believable and emotive. The description of Orkney is so real I feel I have seen, touched, heard, smelt and tasted it. I did spend a lot of time marvelling how Stuart Wakefiekd, the author, had managed to create such a real a vivid world inside my head. I have to admit I am more than a little bit in awe!

The sex was a bit full on for me and I know what trunkguy meant by wondering if anyone was reading over his shoulder! But it was part of was is undoubtedly an amazing first novel. Sign me up for the next, and the next and the next!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A Gripping Story! 18 Aug 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
The blurb intrigued me, and as I have a great fondness for all that goes towards making the Scottish islands special places, I bought BODY OF WATER. I started reading it as soon as I downloaded it to my Kindle. And couldn't put it down. BODY OF WATER is a fast-paced ride, with a powerful plot, strong and intriguing characters interacting in a fascinating setting, and it delivered everything I hoped it would. I'll be keeping my eye on this author, and if there's a sequel, I'll grab it so fast Amazon might have its fingers singed.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Mystery and intrigue 24 Dec 2011
By Joe N
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Great book which I really enjoyed escaping into. Loved the mystery aspect and constant intregue as to where the author was taking you. I found it slightly disjointed at times as if almost there was two stories fighting for attention in the one book. One revolved around a young man growing up and discovering himself and another about a young man discovering his roots. Both stories were gripping to some extent but the flow from one to another was not smooth and comfortable. None the less, this is a great read which most people who dare to will enjoy.
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The sea wrack hides something uncanny
Stuart Wakefield's debut novel is a stonking good read on several levels. The tangled emotions of the adolescent hero are drawn very well and I love that Stuart has allowed... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Essayel
Rubbish
I thought that this book was absolute rubbish, very pretentious and badly written. I simply could not understand that it had been so well reviewed
Published 2 months ago by Dr. D. J. Carhart
forgetable
Well this is interesting. I went to purchase this book for my i-pad based on the possitive reviews only to be told I had already purchased it in November 2011 (it's now February... Read more
Published 3 months ago by ray24
Starts off well
A Body Of Water starts off promising enough but looses the plot somewhere about the middle. The novel is in two parts, the second of which takes a bit of getting used to. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Paul
FANTASTIC
Read this in a day. It has everything a gay guy could want in a book. Sex, fear, courage, mystery. I would recommend this book to all of my friends and can't wait for the next one.
Published 5 months ago by Daniel K, Kennedy
flawed but compelling
Slightly overpriced for its length this M/M romance-fantasy novel is nonetheless a compelling and satisfying read. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Furio
Enjoyable and surprising
I bought this on a whim and wasn't quite sure what to expect. But I was far from disappointed. In fact, I was hooked from the first chapter. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Stuart
A real page turner
Just read this whilst on holiday. I couldn't put it down. Very unusal story with some wonderful characters. I do hope the Orcadian novels continue. Well done Staurt!
Published 8 months ago by D. King
Original and exciting read
I finished this book at 2am !!!!!! Really exciting read. Characters you can really visualise and a really original plot. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. R. J. Green
Falling for Dom!
Thanks to social sites I have been talking on and off with Stuart Wakefield who is guy that has an average day job but with aspirations to become a writer. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. K. Tomlinson
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