The Keeper's Son: A NovelMacmillan, 2007 M04 1 - 352 pages 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. |
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... 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 ...
... Coast D LighthouseKillakeet Crossan House Wild Marsh Pony Thurlow's Lump UNE LINE Loon Pond Miracle Point KILLAKEET ISLAND Atlantic Ocean MAP NOT TO SCALE O This page intentionally left blank “Guess now who holds thee?”—
... island. As the day wore on and the sun sank lower, Josh knew the shadow of the tower would gradually move until it pointed at the ocean. The. old wicker rocker creaked as Josh pushed back and Then, just before the shadow dissolved into ...
... Island, and Currituck Beach. To the south was the lighthouse at Cape Lookout. Up and down the sandy islands off North Carolina, the Lighthouse Service had set up these great towers with their flashing spokes of light to warn the ...
... Island, her dedication to taking care of its creatures. He would go visit her just before he went up on the tower to light the lamp. The Lighthouse Service had graciously allowed the Thurlows to have a family cemetery behind the ...
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DEATH I SAID | 143 |
BUT THERE THE SILVER ANSWER RANG | 315 |
NOT DEATH BUT LOVE | 403 |
HISTORICAL NOTE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS | 421 |