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Those Cobalt Currents (The Tortuga & the Hare — Book 2)

Paperback – December 2, 2025
By E. S. Barrison

In Those Cobalt Currents, the sea promises freedom, danger, and more than a few secrets—and Lyam Beaumont is finally brave enough to chase all three. Having spent his life on the thriving island of L’Perle working as a carpenter and trader with his parents, Lyam has long dreamed of adventure but never had the courage to take the leap. That changes the moment the Cobalt Hare docks in port, carrying a mysterious crew…and an even more mysterious magical artifact.

When Lyam discovers knowledge that could help the Cobalt Hare complete their trade, he seizes the chance to escape his quiet life. In exchange for his guidance, he joins the ship’s voyage north—only to find himself aboard a vessel held together by inexperience, half-truths, and the rotting floorboards beneath their feet.

Their captain, Tristan Davies, retreats into his cabin each day, shrouded in secrets that may be tied to the artifact—or to the magic humming through the ship itself. The small crew struggles to keep the vessel afloat, let alone navigate the treacherous journey ahead. As storms gather and enchantments reveal themselves, Lyam begins to wonder exactly what he’s signed up for.

With every league sailed, the stakes rise: the artifact’s power grows, the ship’s mysteries deepen, and the cobalt currents of the sea begin to stir. If the crew fails to complete their trade, they risk more than just disappointment—they risk blood, loss, and the wrath of magic they do not understand.

Part high-seas fantasy, part character-driven adventure, and threaded with queer romantic tension, Those Cobalt Currents expands the world of The Tortuga & The Hare with danger, desire, and shipboard intrigue.

Format: Paperback (perfect bound)