 First edition | |
| Author | Kate Constable |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Beth Norling |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Chanters of Tremaris |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Published | 2003 (Allen & Unwin) |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 314 (US paperback edition) |
| ISBN | 0-439-55481-0 |
| OCLC | 55535275 |
| LC Class | PZ7.C7656 Wat 2005 |
| Preceded by | The Singer of All Songs |
| Followed by | The Tenth Power |
The Waterless Sea is the second book in the Chanters of Tremaris trilogy by Kate Constable.
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