Fourteen year old Tyler and his little sister Emma meet their neighbors foster son, fourteen year old Calem at their beach house in Hampton Bays, New York. After discovering unusual fishermen and nearly drowning, Emma discovers that there is something in the water that helps save her. After sneaking out to the beach at night, the kids discover a mermaid named Acrilla who helped Emma. She takes them to her underwater home where she, and the other mermaids live. Unfortunately, they are in danger from humans who take sea mammals and sell them for money. It is up to Tyler, Emma, and Calem to help the mermaids protect the wild ocean animals while keeping it a secret from their parents.

The Golden Tail at Hampton Bays is created by Michelle Fishkin, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.

The Golden Tail at Hampton Bays

“They’re getting away!” one of the fishermen shouts. Tyler and Calem look back as they run. The men chase after them down the hall, as the boys reach a door that will lead them outside. Tyler opens the door and locks it after he and Calem are through. 


“Morons,” Calem says.  As they run down the staircase to the second level to the bottom deck to rescue Emma and Acrilla, Tyler, and Calem get caught up with more crew member voices. They walk quickly, trying not to make a sound. Tyler leans down on a railing near a staircase that will lead to the bottom deck.


“How are we going to get past those guys?” Calem asks. “They’ll hear us and catch us.” Tyler finds a wall in between the staircases. They hide behind the wall as they watch the fishermen pass them by, going up to the next level. 


The Escape