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C. J. Cherryh
Carolyn Janice Cherry (born September 1, 1942), better known by the pen name C. J. Cherryh, is an American writer of speculative fiction.
Rusalka
Synopsis
In a world steeped in ancient Slavic folklore, a young man named Sasha drowns and is unexpectedly brought back to life by a mysterious water spirit, a rusalka. His new existence draws him into a hidden realm of powerful magic, ancient wizards, and dangerous spirits. Sasha must navigate this perilous world to understand his fate and the forces that now control his life.