A sculptor. A final journey. A legacy carved in stone.
When Thomas River learns that his time is running out, he chooses not to surrender to fate, but to create beauty until his very last breath. Crossing Europe, he leaves behind magnificent sculptures that celebrate humanity while discovering that the greatest masterpiece is not carved from marble—but from the lives we touch. The Mermaids of Thomas River is a deeply moving novel about love, art, courage, and the enduring power of hope.