The Starless Sea

About “The Starless Sea”

FAR BENEATH the surface of the earth, there is a hidden network of tunnels and rooms filled with stories. These entrances are often concealed, appearing in unexpected places. Zachary Ezra Rawlins is drawn to a mysterious book in his campus library, which contains stories of lost cities and nameless acolytes. A story from his own childhood appears in the book, leading him to seek a door he does not yet understand. A bee, a key, and a sword on the book's cover lead him to Mirabel, a painter, and Dorian, a man with shifting loyalties. They guide him through secret societies and a door conjured from paint to a world of romance and mystery. Amid twisting tunnels and gilded ballrooms, Zachary uncovers a battle over the fate of this place. As he and his companions explore its histories and myths, a timeless love story unfolds, involving pirates, lovers, and ships that sail on a Starless Sea.