WHALE SONG ~ with bonus content* Thirteen years ago, Sarah Richardson's life was shattered after the tragic death of her mother. The shocking event left a grief-stricken teen-aged Sarah with partial amnesia.Some things are easier to forget.But now a familiar voice from her childhood sends Sarah, a talented mid-twenties ad exec, back to her past. A past that she had thought was long buried.Some things are meant to be buried.Torn by nightmares and visions of a yellow-eyed wolf and aided by creatures of the Earth and killer whales that call to her in the night, Sarah must face her fears and recover her memories--even if it destroys her.Some things are meant to be remembered--at all cost.Set on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Whale Song is an inspiring novel that explores themes of racism, bullying, deception, tragedy, love and forgiveness. It's a novel that will change how you view life...and death.*Bonus content: special letters from the author and a fan, plus a short story by Cheryl Kaye Tardif. (2010 paperback edition only)

Whale Song

Literature & Fiction

Tardif, Cheryl Kaye

United States

Imajin Books

International & National Bestseller with over 100,000 copies sold worldwide (all editions)A Top 100 Paid Best Seller on Amazon#4 in Amazon Top 100 Paid Best Sellers (overall in March 2012)Top 100 Bestseller in Thrillers, Suspense, Horror, Paranormal, Occult, Ghosts#1 Horror, #1 Occult, #1 GhostsYOU HAVE 10 SECONDS TO MAKE A DECISION: Let A Kidnapper Take Your Child, Or Watch Your Son Die. Choose!Sadie O'Connell is a bestselling author and a proud mother. But her life is about to spiral out of control. After her six-year-old son Sam is kidnapped by a serial abductor, she nearly goes insane. But it isn't just the fear and grief that is ripping her apart. It's the guilt. Sadie is the only person who knows what the kidnapper looks like. And she can't tell a soul. For if she does, her son will be sent back to her in "little bloody pieces".  When Sadie's unfaithful husband stumbles across her drawing of the kidnapper, he sets into play a series of horrific events that sends her hurtling over the edge. Sadie's descent into alcoholism leads to strange apparitions and a face-to-face encounter with the monster who abducted her son--a man known only as...The Fog.  *CHILDREN OF THE FOG has a unique tie-in to Tardif's thriller, SUBMERGED. Editorial Reviews:  "A chilling and tense journey into every parent's deepest fear." ―Scott Nicholson, The Red Church  "A nightmarish thriller with a ghostly twist, CHILDREN OF THE FOG will keep you awake...and turning pages!" ―Amanda Stevens, author of The Restorer  "Reminiscent of The Lovely Bones, Cheryl Kaye Tardif weaves a tale of terror that will have you rushing to check on your children as they sleep. With exquisite prose, Children of the Fog captures you the moment you begin and doesn't let go until the very end." ―bestselling author Danielle Q. Lee, author of Inhuman  "Ripe with engaging twists and turns reminiscent of the work of James Patterson, Tardif once again tugs at the most inflexible of heartstrings...Children of the Fog possesses you from the touching beginning through to the riveting climax." ―Kelly Komm, author of Sacrifice, an award-winning fantasy

Children of the Fog

A shocking tragedy leaves Sarah Richardson with partial amnesia.  Captivated by Native Indian legends told by a wise Nootka grandmother, Sarah begins her journey for the truth hidden amongst her lost memories. Torn by nightmares and visions of a yellow-eyed wolf, Sarah must come face to face with her fears and her memories.  Aided by the creatures of the Earth and by the killer whales that call to her in the night, Sarah discovers that 'forgiveness sets you free'. Whale Song is a sensationally emotional coming-of-age story, set in the late 1970's and beyond, about a young American girl growing up on Vancouver Island. A heartbreaking story of a tragedy that nearly destroys a young girl's future, Whale Song is a revelation of truth, love and forgiveness. If you listen closely, you can almost hear the Whale Song...  To visit the author's web page, please go to: www.cherylktardif.com/events.htm.     ----------------------------------     About the Cover: The painting used on the front cover of Whale Song is called 'Sanctuary', and was painted by artist, David Miller, who lives in California, USA.  "David C. Miller is an internationally acclaimed marine artist who's work has graced the covers of everything from greeting cards to jigsaw puzzles, but his best work has always been done on lexan and canvas. His use of acrylics have earned him acclaim from art critics as well as environmentalists. David's personal pursuit has always been that of environmental preservation. His portfolio includes commissioned works for such prestigious foundations as Sea Turtles of the World, an environmental group protecting endangered sea turtles, and The Franklin Mint, part of the proceeds from the porcelain heirloom collectors plates goes to the Save The Dolphin program. His work is also shown in many prestigious Aquariums across the nation...David's art is shown in scores of galleries across the United States, Japan, Australia, and Europe."  Check out David's website at:  www.mauiarts.com.                      The full cover was designed by Charles Biddiscombe (guerilladesign@yahoo.com), a talented  graphic artist, residing in Edmonton.

Genre Fiction

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Based on native legends of killer whales and wolves, this haunting tale of change and choice sensitively explores issues of the right to die, integrating the optimistic spiritualism of native myth and the hard realities of modern-day life. This beautiful story, told in flashback, straddles the genres of mystery and family drama, as the only witness to a tragedy loses her memory and an innocent person may be in prison for the crime, posing the difficult question Which is the higher morality—love or law? This special edition includes new scenes from the author's screenplay.

Whale Song: A Novel

Teen & Young Adult

Kunati Inc.

INFESTATION is a hair-raising, skin-itching Qwickie® novella inspired by true events and laced with a heavy dose of horror and a dash of tongue-in-cheek Tardif humor… Every house has its secrets, some more perverse and horrific than others… Suspense author Cathy Tremblay and her cable-installer husband, Mike, have just moved into a new home in West Kelowna, BC., where they get to experience nature at its finest. Between deer traipsing across the front yard and a “quailing daycare” in the back, they’re living la vida buena. Until everything changes. First come the spiders. Then the rats. What comes next hurls Cathy and Mike into skin-itching chaos. They’ve seen all kinds of house pests before, but they’re not prepared for an infestation like this.

Infestation

Imajin Qwickies, an imprint of Imajin Books

From the international bestselling author that brought you CHILDREN OF THE FOG comes a terrifying new thriller that will leave you breathless... "SUBMERGED reads like an approaching storm, full of darkness, dread and electricity. Prepare for your skin to crawl." -Andrew Gross, New York Times bestselling author of 15 Seconds Two strangers submerged in guilt, brought together by fate... After a tragic car accident claims the lives of his wife, Jane, and son, Ryan, Marcus Taylor is immersed in grief. But his family isn't the only thing he has lost. An addiction to painkillers has taken away his career as a paramedic. Working as a 911 operator is now the closest he gets to redemption-until he gets a call from a woman trapped in a car. Rebecca Kingston yearns for a quiet weekend getaway, so she can think about her impending divorce from her abusive husband. When a mysterious truck runs her off the road, she is pinned behind the steering wheel, unable to help her two children in the back seat. Her only lifeline is a cell phone with a quickly depleting battery and a stranger's calm voice on the other end telling her everything will be all right. *SUBMERGED has a unique tie-in to Tardif's international bestseller, CHILDREN OF THE FOG. Editorial Reviews: "From the first page, you know you are in the hands of a seasoned and expert storyteller who is going to keep you up at night turning the pages. Tardif knows her stuff. There's a reason she sells like wildfire-her words burn up the pages. A wonderful, scary, heart-pumping writer." -M.J. Rose, international bestselling author of Seduction "Tardif once again delivers a suspenseful supernatural masterpiece." -Scott Nicholson, international bestselling author of The Home "From the first page, Cheryl Kaye Tardif takes you hostage with Submerged-a compelling tale of anguish and redemption." -Rick Mofina, bestselling author of Into the Dark "Cheryl Kaye Tardif's latest novel SUBMERGED will leave you as haunted as its characters." -Joshua Corin, bestselling author of Before Cain Strikes "Submerged will leave you breathless-an edge of your seat, supernatural thrill ride." -Jeff Bennington, bestselling author of Twisted Vengeance

Submerged

Bailey Big-Ears: An Interactive Tale

Children's Books

Animals

How far do we go until we’ve gone too far?The South Nahanni River has a history of mysterious deaths, disappearances and headless corpses, but it may also hold the key to humanity’s survival--or its destruction.Seven years ago, Del Hawthorne’s father and three of his friends disappeared near the Nahanni River and were presumed dead. When one of the missing men stumbles onto the University grounds, alive but barely recognizable and aging before her eyes, Del is shocked. Especially when the man tells her something inconceivable. Her father is still alive! Gathering a group of volunteers, Del travels to the Nahanni River to rescue her father. There, she finds a secret underground river that plunges her into a technologically advanced world of nanobots and painful serums. Del uncovers a conspiracy of unimaginable horror, a plot that threatens to destroy us all. Will humanity be sacrificed for the taste of eternal life? At what point have we become…God?"The River combines intrigue, science, love and adventure and is sure to keep readers clamoring for more." --Edmonton Sun"Superb...Full of unpredictable twists and lurching turns, The River is a non-stop adventure into Canada’s mysterious north." --Kelly Komm, author of Sacrifice"Cheryl Kaye Tardif specializes in mile-a-minute pot-boiler mysteries." --Edmonton Sun

The River

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Thrillers & Suspense

International BestsellerNational BestsellerTop 100 BestsellerAward winner*This special School Edition contains a discussion guide that teachers can use with their students, or readers can use on their own. The guide explores issues of racism and bullying, and topics like native folklore, friendship and more. Thirteen years ago, Sarah Richardson's life was shattered after the tragic death of her mother. The shocking event left a grief-stricken teen-aged Sarah with partial amnesia. Some things are easier to forget. But now a familiar voice from her childhood sends Sarah, a talented mid-twenties ad exec, back to her past. A past that she had thought was long buried. Some things are meant to be buried. Torn by nightmares and visions of a yellow-eyed wolf and aided by creatures of the Earth and killer whales that call to her in the night, Sarah must face her fears and recover her memories--even if it destroys her. Some things are meant to be remembered--at all cost.

Whale Song: School Edition

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Whale Song

Children of the Fog

Whale Song

Whale Song: A Novel

Infestation

Children of the Fog

Submerged

Bailey Big-Ears: An Interactive Tale

The River

Whale Song: School Edition