Call of the Depths

A fantasy story about the most mysterious place on Earth, a frightening representation of our near future. The dangerous adventures of 16-year-old Leon in the depths of the Pacific Ocean from the bestselling author of "Children of the Forest" and "Children of the Sea," Katya Brandis. Leon is an unusual guy; he is part of an elite group of young divers who can move freely at depths of up to 1000 meters. Together with the octopus Lucy, with whom they communicate mentally, Leon explores the uncharted depths of the sea. But suddenly it seems to go mad... "Death zones" are spreading on the bottom - marine creatures are leaving the water, and panic erupts on land. During a dangerous dive, Leon and Lucy make a fateful discovery - and suddenly find themselves the target of a powerful corporation. What awaits them? And will they find allies on land? Already hundreds of thousands of teenagers love the thrilling stories of Katya Brandis. In Russia, over 600,000 copies of the author's books have been sold. Anyone who grew up with the series "Children of the Forest" and "Children of the Sea" will surely enjoy the standalone book "Call of the Depths". It is written by Katya Brandis in collaboration with a professor of biological sciences, and the story is very light, appealing to fans of the marine atmosphere and the mysteries hidden in the depths. Inside are black-and-white vignettes inspired by the marine atmosphere of the book, a map on the endpapers, and a glossary of marine terms. For readers aged 14 and up.