Of Sea and Shadow (The Elder Empire: Sea, #1)

by Will Wight

“A Bellowing Horror,” Calder repeated, still weirdly fascinated by the beast. “Why is it called—” “HORROR!” it bellowed, flaring its pathetic wings. “Oh. I see.”

Aren’t receptionists supposed to be friendly? She looked as though she’d rather kill him and deal with his corpse than listen to a single word he had to say.