A captivating young adult fantasy novel that blends magic, adventure, and timely environmental themes. Weber, who relocated from Philadelphia, PA, USA, to Cascais, Portugal, with her husband and children in 2019, invites readers on an enthralling journey alongside Gemma and her friends as they embark on a quest to find the powerful Conch before it falls into the hands of the destructive demigod Triton. The Lisbon region and its fascinating sites feature prominently in "Chasing Echoes," adding a unique and vibrant backdrop to the story's magical world.

"Chasing Echoes" delves into the urgent question of humanity's relationship with the environment, weaving a narrative where the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Gemma and her companions must race against time, navigating a new world of magic to prevent Triton from wielding the Conch's power, which threatens to unleash catastrophic consequences. "Chasing Echoes" is the first installment of the Conch-quest Trilogy, promising readers a series filled with adventure, friendship, and thought-provoking reflections on our planet.

Readers can learn more about Corinne Weber and follow the progress of the upcoming second and third books at cweberwrites.com. Alternatively, you can keep up to date with the author @cweberwrites on Facebook and Instagram. You can purchase copies directly on Amazon.

Author

Following undertaking her university degree in English with American Literature in the UK, Cristina da Costa Brookes moved back to Portugal to pursue a career in Journalism, where she has worked at The Portugal News for 3 years. Cristina’s passion lies with Arts & Culture as well as sharing all important community-related news.

Cristina da Costa Brookes