Where the trade winds carry not only whispers of ages past,
but the captivating tales that shaped the Caribbean soul.
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Dense jungles. Moonlit villages. Shadowy shores. Within these landscapes, the boundaries between the mystical and the tangible dissolve completely.
This is a literary adventure that transports you to the heart of Caribbean culture, where ancient folklore breathes through every page. Stories of magic, wisdom, fear, and the untamed nature of a world most people never see.
Each chapter opens a door into a different corner of Caribbean mythology. Original illustrations bring the creatures to life — from the fire-skinned Soucouyant to the haunting Douens of the forest floor.
The art isn't decoration. It's part of the story.
Characters from the darkest corners of Caribbean mythology
By day, an old woman. By night, she sheds her skin and flies as a ball of fire, hunting the living for their blood.
Read the full loreA beautiful woman in a wide-brimmed hat, hiding a cloven hoof beneath her long skirt. She lures men into the forest, never to return.
Read the full loreSpirits of children who died before baptism. Their feet face backwards, and they wander the forests calling children by name.
Read the full loreA shape-shifting creature that roams at midnight. Half-man, half-beast, dragging chains through empty village roads.
Read the full loreThe old man of the forest. Guardian of the animals, protector of the woods. Cross him, and you may never find your way home.
Read the full loreA massive spectral bull with blazing red eyes and rattling chains, haunting the roads of the Caribbean after dark.
Read the full loreEach creature rendered in dark, atmospheric ink. The mythology made visible.
Follow @shadowsinthetradewinds for more artCinematic reels from @shadowsinthetradewinds — Caribbean folklore in motion.
Where the canopy blocks the sun and ancient things move between the roots
Quiet settlements where whispered warnings are the only protection against the night
Coastlines where the sea meets something older and stranger than the tide
From library shelves to tropical gardens, readers are discovering the shadows within.
When two worlds collide over one book
Caribbean stories in their natural setting
Meeting readers, one signed copy at a time
A Bermuda-based author and visual artist with deep roots in Caribbean culture. His work spans fiction, the supernatural, and the visual arts.
"Shadows In The Trade Winds" draws from folklore traditions across multiple Caribbean islands, weaving them into a single immersive narrative that honours the stories passed down through generations.
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"The trade winds carry not only salt and warmth, but the voices of those who came before. Listen closely. They have stories to tell."
