Deep Water

When Acton's people journeyed through Death Pass a millenia ago, the Eleven Domains were irrevocably changed. The original inhabitants were forced onto the Road, breeding centuries of resentment. But what really happened at Death Pass? Bramble will gain unexpected insight into her land's history by using wild magic, discovering that perhaps the past is not etched in stone. Ash will set out to discover why his father did not teach him the secret songs of the Travelers. Saker will see his plans come to fruition as the dead walk in ever increasing numbers. The ultimate answers to the past and future of their land are hidden in time and lie in deep water...

Pamela Freeman is an award-winning writer for young people. She has a Doctorate of Creative Arts from the University of Technology, Sydney, where she has also lectured in creative writing. She lives in Sydney with her husband and young son. Blood Ties was her first novel for adults.