The Keeper's Son: 1 (Josh Thurlow) - Softcover

Hickam, Homer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1250037379 ISBN 13: 9781250037374

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin, 2003

Synopsis

In 1941, Killakeet Island of the wind-swept Outer Banks of North Carolina is home to a tiny, peaceful population of fishermen, clam stompers, oyster rakers, and a few lonely sailors of the Coast Guard. Dominating the glorious, raw beauty of the little island is the majestic Killakeet Lighthouse, which for generations has been the responsibility of one family, the Thurlows.

However, Josh Thurlow, the Keeper's son, has forsworn his heritage to become the commander of the Maudie Jane, a small Coast Guard patrol boat operating off Killakeet. Josh is still tortured by guilt, seventeen years after losing his baby brother at sea. Then his life is complicated by the arrival of the beautiful Dosie Crossan, who has journeyed to lonely Killakeet to escape the outside world and perhaps find a purpose in life. While Josh's heart is stirred by the often-vexing Dosie, he continues his search for his brother, even after a wolfpack of German U-boats arrives to soak the island's beaches with blood and oil.

One of the U-boats is captained by Otto Krebs, a famed and ruthless undersea warrior. Krebs, a man also scarred by lost love, comes to Killakeet, however, with more than torpedoes and plans for war: He may also have the answer to the mystery that haunts Josh Thurlow.

The Keeper's Son is a rousing, romantic tale of the power of the human heart forever searching for redemption.

About this title

Product Description:

From the #1 "New York Times" bestselling author of "Rocket Boys" comes a tale of romance and daring set against the World War II battle for the Atlantic.

Review:

"Hickam builds a story of overcoming obstacles...[an] eloquent evocation of a lost time and place."--The New York Times"Fantastic characters and a suspenseful, race-along plot."--The Washington Post"The Keeper's Son is both beautifully written and nerve-wrackingly suspenseful... A home run." --Nelson DeMille"A novel of adventure and romance set on this imaginary isle of wild horses, offbeat townsfolk and the colorful crew of a Coast Guard patrol boat...[a] page-turning story of loss, courage, and providence."--The Wall Street Journal "Well-crafted characters, gripping naval warfare and colorful island life come together in this dynamic and exciting tale."-Publishers Weekly"Hickam brings it all off flawlessly...making the reader believe extraordinary events are indeed possible."--Roanoke Times"[An] irresistibly romantic WWII adventure...certain to seduce armchair sailors."--Kirkus Reviews"In this excellent story of World War II on the Outer Banks, Hickam deftly crafts a romantic, even melodramatic story...the pacing, the building of character with carefully chosen detail, and the masterful construction of a setting...evokes with great skill a time and a place that is passing out of living memory."--Booklist"With this book, Hickam expands his range...into the realm of fiction in a compelling novel of war, romance, haunting guilt, victory. Thrilling." --Robert Morgan, bestselling author of Gap Creek and Brave Enemies"Hickam's recollections of small-town America...are so cinematic that even those of us who didn't grow there imagine we did."--The Philadephia Inquirer

About this edition

• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1250037379
• ISBN 13: 9781250037374
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 450