ERIC SCHMITTLE
Into the Depths
Sailing between worlds can be treacherous...
The surface is only the beginning. Discover the dark majesty of Kingdom Seas
KINGDOM SEAS
A Captain with a secret. A lost Spanish Galleon. And a discovery that will change the oceans forever.
Jackson Creed is a man of the sea. As captain of the Calypso’s Wrath, he’s made a living pulling treasures from the depths—often by breaking the rules. But for Jack, it was never just about the money. He’s spent his life obsessed by the San Miguel, a legendary Spanish galleon lost to the waves in 1715, carrying secrets that hold the key to his own mysterious past.When Jack and spirited marine biologist Vanessa Whaley are recruited by IMERG—the world’s leading authority on oceanic exploration—for a high-stakes expedition into the heart of the Bermuda Triangle, the deal seems simple: lead the mission, find the wreck, and claim the prize.But the Triangle doesn't give up its secrets easily.Beyond the horizon lies the Lost Shoals—a place where myths breathe and legends kill. Plunged into an otherworldly battle for the future of the ocean itself, Jack and Vanessa must navigate a kingdom of ancient legend. In the deep, they’ll discover that some treasures come with a price, and some mysteries are guarded by monsters who never intended for the surface world to find them.
The Charted Waters of the Lost Shoals
MEET THE CAST
Legends of the Tides: Meet the figures currently shaping the fate of the Kingdom Seas.
Jackson Creed - Captain of the Calypso's Wrath Bold and opportunistic, he always finds a way to his next prize.
Vanessa Whaley - The Deep-Sea Scholar. In her lab onboard the Calypso's Wrath. Spirited and intelligent, she's always up for an adventure.
Edward Arthos Leader of the Black Sail Buccaneers, a group of sailors stranded on the Lost Shoals
Meziras Falanasta - At the entrance to Syrens Rest. Firstborn daughter of the Syren Queen. Cunning, cold and ruthless. She is hellbent on furthering her mothers interests.
Princess Nisanthia Grandaughter of King Triton. A reluctant royal with little love for King Triton's rigid authority.
King Triton Son of Posidon and ruler of Atlantis. He grows weary of the unruly seas.
From the Skies to the Seas
Eric Schmittle is an adventure novelist dedicated to exploring the intersection of history, mystery, and the deep blue.His debut novel, Kingdom Seas, was born from a lifelong fascination with the ocean’s untold stories and the legends that slip through the cracks of time. From the wreckage of the 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet to the supernatural enigmas of the Bermuda Triangle, Eric crafts high-stakes journeys for readers who crave cinematic action and characters who aren't afraid to dive into the unknown.
When he isn’t navigating the treacherous waters of the "Lost Shoals" with Captain Jackson Creed,Eric is an advocate for maritime history and a believer that the greatest treasures are the ones we have yet to discover. He writes for the dreamers, the explorers, and anyone who has ever looked at the horizon and wondered what lies beneath.
Originally based in Miami and now living in Fort Worth, Eric balances his time between the rugged Texas landscape and the clouds. As a flight attendant, he often finds his best inspiration at thirty thousand feet, charting the mysteries of the deep while soaring above them. When he isn't in the air or at his desk, Eric is a true world-traveler, exploring new horizons alongside his wife, son, and daughter—always looking for the next piece of history the ocean has yet to surrender.
The Worlds In Between Series
🌊 THE DEEP (Kingdom Seas)
⚡ THE SKY (Kingdom Skies)
💀 THE GRAVE (Kingdom Death)
🔥 THE FLAME (Kingdom Fire)⚔️ THE FINALE: BOOK 9
The adventure has only just begun. The Worlds In Between is a planned nine-book saga spanning the elemental realms of Sea, Sky, Death, and Fire. Inspired by the gods of legend and the weapons that shaped the heavens, each kingdom holds its own secrets—and its own heroes.In every realm, the fate of the world rests on an unlikely alliance: ordinary souls from our world bound by destiny to the legendary figures of the ancient myths. They must bridge the gap between the earthly and the divine to master the weapons of the gods.Though separated by elements and fate, these paths are destined to collide. What begins in the depths of the Kingdom Seas will ignite a journey across all four realms, leading to a final stand against a threat that could unravel existence itself.The tide rises first in the Kingdom Seas...
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