The Night of the Whales is a love story that brings the natural world to life in a way that is reminiscent of Barbara Kingsolver and Delia Owens. The story also includes a sprinkling of magic that will appeal to fans of Alice Hoffman.

The narrator is the mysterious Mira, an enchanting woman who shares a secret wavelength with animals, and whose emotions can impact the weather. Mira is reflecting on her relationship with an entitled young man named Pell.

Their connection begins when they are very small, after an extraordinary ocean rescue inextricably links them for life. As children, they are immersed in innocent wonder on the island where she lives and he spends his summers. Over time, their friendship develops into love.

In his twenties, however, Pell discovers a terrible secret about his distant father. He turns down a path of self-destruction that is breaking him and Mira apart. As their relationship grows increasingly fragile, Mira’s intense pain manifests in a monstrous hurricane. The island is directly in harm’s way.

An allegory about climate change, The Night of the Whales spins a complex topic into a captivating story filled with rich prose, relatable characters and a deep respect for all living things.