Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucinda, whose mellifluous voice was destined to save her land . . .

In Lucinda the Brave, readers are introduced to Lucinda, a sweet but shy woodland creature who hides her extraordinary gift: the voice of an angel. While she loves her quiet life on her family’s farm, Lucinda dreads any attention, even from her adoring family. But when their peaceful village is threatened by the return of the menacing Zephyrs, Lucinda discovers that her voice may be the key to saving her loved ones.

Inspired by author Bill Maher’s own daughter, whose own shyness and talent shaped Lucinda’s journey, this heartwarming tale reminds us that bravery comes in many forms. With themes of family, courage, and self-discovery, Lucinda the Brave is a story for anyone learning to let their light shine.

About the Author:

W. Caine Maher is the proud husband of Colleen and the father of two girls, Sophie and Lucy. He served as a firefighter and EMT for the Philadelphia Fire Department for eighteen years. He coached girls’ varsity soccer while being a high school teacher in Philadelphia for five years. Maher was inspired to write Lucinda the Brave by his own talented daughter, Lucy, and her desire to stay out of the spotlight when she was young. Now, however, Lucy has overcome her fears and come out of her shell—she even played the starring role in her school’s production of Beauty and the Beast.