Check out the start of the series. Owin watched Tam smile, though the old man’s scared face held a trace of irritation under the amusement. Owin knew the man did not like to have information withheld from him, but Owin…

Check out the start of the series. The smell of smoke hung in the air as the Owin and Gwen neared the city of Solva. In the distance, they could see the vast spread of buildings across the harbor valley.…

Check out the start of the series. Owin glanced over at Gwen and raised his eyebrows. “What?” He asked as they continued down the road to Solva. “You seem lost in thought,” Gwen responded. She had taken Warren’s pack for…

Check out the start of the series. The Needle sailed into Little Bern’s protected harbor just after midday.  While Arn had called it a small town, Owin admitted being a bit surprised by the amount of industry visible as they…

Check out the start of the series. The unloading and handing off of the cargo went much easier than the loading of it. Gwen managed to wash away the salt that had clung to her body and clothing in a…

Check out the start of the series. With just the three of them functional, Gwen and Owin had to provide much more in the way of assistance. Initially reluctant, Arn finally acquiesced to teaching Gwen how to use the tiller…

Check out the start of the series. For the next two days, they stayed on The Needle, even at night. Privacy had diminished in the open boat and Owin’s pride in Gwen grew at her willingness to silently deal with…

Check out the start of the series. The morning tide came in just before full dawn. The thin clouds had turned a brilliant crimson which reminded Owin too much of the blood stains on the rocky beach. With Gwen and…