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Between Two Worlds: An Odyssey Begins
Charlie Barley is adrift—literally and figuratively. Once a Royal Navy man, now a castaway on the sleepy island of Petit St Louis, he’s haunted by heartbreak and the bottle, drifting through sun-bleached days and rum-soaked nights. But when a young journalist arrives, chasing the legend of the mysterious Splitwind, Charlie’s world is upended. What begins as a playful interview soon becomes a journey into the unknown, as Charlie is swept into the orbit of Captain Josiah Patch, a grizzled sea gypsy with secrets of his own.
Together, they set sail aboard the old ketch Elnora, chasing a myth that will lead them far beyond the familiar waters of the Caribbean. When they cross the boundary into Splitwind—a place where the rules of nature are rewritten—Charlie finds himself in Mondeguinee, a parallel world of spirits, ancient magic, and perilous adventure. Here, he must navigate not only treacherous seas and monstrous creatures, but also the tangled loyalties of new companions, including the enigmatic Zethina, whose fate is bound to the survival of her people.
As Charlie is drawn deeper into this world, he faces choices that will test his courage, his heart, and his very sense of self. Can he find a way home—or will he discover that true belonging lies somewhere he never expected?
The Incomer is a sweeping tale of adventure, transformation, and the mysterious boundaries between worlds. Rich with Caribbean atmosphere, nautical authenticity, and a touch of the fantastical, Michael Rothery’s novel is a voyage you won’t soon forget.