Tiaris

"Stay away from the mangroves. You won’t find your way home."

Tiaris’s world turns upside down when she is flung back in time while exploring a mangrove swamp after moving to Panama. Trapped in 1906 during the building of the canal, she learns to survive with the help of a resourceful Barbadian labourer and a fearless Panamanian herbalist. Amid racial segregation and gender roles that clash with her modern beliefs, Tiaris discovers the wonders of the tropics and the stories of those who built the canal. But danger looms. Thwarted at every turn by a ruthless and embittered foreman, the trio must decipher the meaning of a century-old legend that holds the key to Tiaris's return home. But will they unravel its secrets in time?

If you love historical fiction and fantasy—no matter your age—don’t miss this thrilling tale of adventure and self-discovery in a race against time.

D. M. Buehler is an author, ecologist, research analyst and teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Education and a PhD in Animal Ecology and has studied birds in Panama, Tierra del Fuego (Argentina), Mauritania, Europe, the USA and Canada (including the Arctic). Her work has been published in the Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, the literary journal The Awakenings Review, and Heart Strings on Medium. She currently authors a column for the journal Wader Study. D. M. Buehler draws from her personal experience living and working in Panama to bring depth and authenticity to her debut novel TIARIS: When the Oceans Kissed. With extensive knowledge of biology and birds, and careful research on the history of the canal, she weaves together ecology, historical fiction, and a touch of fantasy to create a captivating story.