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Pub Date Nov 17 2026 | Archive Date Oct 5 2026

Allen & Unwin | A&U Children


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Description

A teen fights to clear her brother of a murder charge by embracing her gift of hearing the sea's prophetic thoughts in this young adult speculative thriller suitable for readers of We Were Liars or Catching Teller Crow.

A page-turning, rivals-to-lovers thriller about a small-town murder with a paranormal twist.

Eighteen-year-old Moe hears the sea's prophetic thoughts. Not just hears them—she feels them. That's how she experienced her father's death before he died and how she felt her mother's relief when she abandoned Moe and her younger brother, Tao, months later.

So when the sea warns Moe that Tao will drown, she's determined to get in fate's way and soon secures them a way off their island home. But those plans are ruined when Tao's girlfriend goes missing and Tao is found where she was last seen ... with blood on his hands—and no memory of what happened.

Moe will do anything she can to clear her brother's name, even if it means swallowing her pride and teaming up with her annoyingly clever school rival, Temanea. Even if it means relying on the sea's prophecies.

Because her dreaded gift may be the only way to save her brother—and uncover a sickness lurking in their community before it poisons them all.

Perfect for YA readers looking for:
- Small-town murder stories with a paranormal twist
- A page-turning thriller with a satisfying rivals-to-lovers romance and thought-provoking themes
- Richly imagined fiction with multiple layers to explore for the classroom or book club

A teen fights to clear her brother of a murder charge by embracing her gift of hearing the sea's prophetic thoughts in this young adult speculative thriller suitable for readers of We Were Liars or ...


Advance Praise

'A riveting and original page-turner' Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

'A page-turner, a detective story, a mystery ... a marvel ... Bravo, Manuia Heinrich. Māuruuru ia 'oe.' – Célestine Hitiura Vaite

'Let this incredible book sweep you away.' – Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author

'Draws you into the murky waters of family loyalty, duty and secrets that, even in paradise, lurk just below the surface.' – Ginny Myers Sain, New York Times bestselling author

'Like the story's magical grocery store, Manuia Heinrich's debut gives you exactly what you need.' – Katie Bernet, New York Times bestselling author

'A compelling mystery and a deeply moving story about family, duty, and the ties that bind one, for better or worse, to one's home.' – Makiia Lucier, USA Today bestselling author

'Packed with Indigenous lore, murder, and suspense, Salt Water Blood is a must-read.' – Keala Kendall

'A riveting and original page-turner' Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

'A page-turner, a detective story, a mystery ... a marvel ... Bravo, Manuia Heinrich. Māuruuru ia 'oe.' – Célestine Hitiura Vaite

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Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781761182136
PRICE A$24.99 (AUD)
PAGES 368

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