In the savage and magical world of the River, the pace of life is dictated by the ebb and flow of great tides - and by the power of a fearsome religion.

Yet dangerous currents gather force beneath the placid surface.

Together, Pamra Don and Thrasne the Boatman seek to uncover the terrible truth about the river and its awesome strength. But in the world of the Awakeners, the truth can kill you.

Southshore is the conclusion to Sheri S. Tepper's acclaimed Awakeners sequence.