Sea Flames: Sea Faerie Tales is a quietly captivating collection of original Irish faerie tales rooted in the rhythms of the sea.
Joanne McFall, a lecturer and writer from south-east Ireland, brings together a series of tales set in a shared world where the ocean is alive, spirits move among ordinary people, and the line between the natural and supernatural is never quite fixed.
What makes it special is the sense of place. The sea is not a backdrop but a living presence throughout, generous, mysterious, and occasionally dangerous. McFall draws on Irish folklore traditions with confidence, weaving in themes of community, courage, and our relationship with the natural world. These are familiar story shapes, but handled with real warmth and originality.
The illustrations are a highlight. They give the collection a visual richness that makes it as enjoyable to look at as it is to read. Suitable for school-aged readers and folklore fans, it would equally appeal to adult collectors of Irish fiction.
In a world of fast-paced content, Sea Flames offers something rarer. A slow, immersive world worth getting lost in.
Sea Flames: Sea Faerie Tales by Joanne McFall is published by Two Lions and available now on Amazon. Order your copy online here.
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