The Mermaids Singing was an excellent novel, one of the best I've read. Lisa Carey, a new novelist, has definetly proved herself a good writer. From the time I picked up the book I could not put it down, that's how good it was. I love the fact on how detailed she was with the event that went on from the memories, to the mermaids voices, the the extremely sexual scenes. Being a 16 year old I recommend this book from any age group above 13. I almost cried in this book it is almost so real to life but at the same time so mythical which think is fascinating aspect in any novel. I am waiting for her next novel so I can rush to the library and read as quickly as possible. And just for the heck of it I leave a plate at the table for "lisa carey" just in case!!! -satisified reader