When We Believed in Mermaids: A Novel By Barbara O'Neal

In this emotionally charged tale, Kit's world shatters when live TV coverage reveals her long-dead sister, Josie, alive in Auckland. Believing Josie perished in a terrorist attack, Kit embarks on a journey to New Zealand, fueled by grief and a chance to unravel the sister's mysterious lie.

As Kit retraces memories, the past unfolds—days on the beach, a lost teenage boy woven into their family, and a haunting trauma. The quest for reunion demands unearthing buried secrets and confronting a devastating truth that severed their bond. The sisters navigate the tangled threads of their shared history, haunted by the trauma that has lingered for years.

Arriving in New Zealand becomes a poignant pilgrimage, where the sisters' lives intersected and diverged. The narrative explores the complexities of loss, deception, and the enduring ties that bind siblings. Kit faces a profound choice: to rebuild their fractured relationship, they must confront the painful truths that kept them apart for so long, potentially sacrificing everything they hold dear.

The story unfolds as a gripping exploration of sisterhood, resilience, and the emotional toll of long-buried secrets. The journey through past and present paints a poignant portrait of love, loss, and the profound impact of a truth that could either mend or irreversibly alter the course of Kit and Josie's lives. 📚❤️