Mermedusa

In this fifth and final tale, the arrival of a team of cryptozoologists sets off a series of events that could reveal the deepest secrets of Eerie-on-Sea—and the truth about shipwrecked orphan Herbert Lemon.

It’s Midwinter again in Eerie-on-Sea, when legend claims the terrifying Malamander emerges to hunt—and search for its long-lost mate. It’s the anniversary of daring Violet Parma’s arrival in Eerie; a year later, she still hasn’t found her missing parents, just as anxious Herbert Lemon has learned little else about why he washed up on the shore in a crate of lemons. What’s more, the creators of the Anomalous Phenomena podcast have dropped anchor in town and are fishing around for Eerie secrets. Keeping ahead of the podcasters, Herbie and Violet set sail for the dangerous “Treasure Island,” where villain Sebastian Eel’s own sister mysteriously vanished years ago. Will they discover the heart of Eerie-on-Sea’s mysteries, or will Herbie and Violet be the next to disappear? Like a visit to an old boardwalk arcade, this conclusion to the spooky, fantastical series will leave readers shivering with fright and delight.

Thomas Taylor is an award-winning author-illustrator for children. His work includes picture books, graphic novels, and the previous novels in this series: Malamander, Gargantis, Shadowghast, and Festergrimm. He lives with his family on the south coast of England, where he can often be found combing the beach for ancient or lost things.

Tom Booth has illustrated several acclaimed children’s books, including the Legends of Eerie-on-Sea series, and is the author-illustrator of books such as Don’t Blink! and This Is Christmas. He made his earliest illustrations—sometimes on his parents’ antique kitchen table—growing up in Pennsylvania. Now living in Brooklyn, he is currently at work on several children’s books on a table all his own.