About The Mermaid of Crater Lake
After surviving an impossible fall, nineteen-year-old Raina discovers she is descended from a mermaid that was imprisoned within Crater Lake nearly a century ago. Guided by an old journal and a mysterious necklace, she follows her family’s secrets from the misty Pacific Northwest to the legendary waters of Chile, where she must decide how far she’ll go to discover where she truly belongs.
About the Author
J.J. grew up on the water in Florida and now lives in Washington State, on Puget Sound. She has always been fascinated by the ocean and marine mammals, and is an avid swimmer, boater, and whale watcher. After a trip to Crater Lake in Oregon, a sacred place known for its many mysteries and myths, she was inspired to write a young adult fantasy novel about mermaids. Check out her TikTok channel for stories about the book: https://www.tiktok.com/@left2light