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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... 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 the encroaching darkness,. PROLOGUE.
... knew his father wanted to go and finally convinced him to make the journey. Josh was, after all, fourteen years old and had proved himself a responsible son. He had done so much since his mother had died, not only working around the ...
... knew Jacob needed discipline. The boy had cried a little, but when Josh went outside to look after him, he seemed to have forgotten all about it and was happily playing in the sand. As he rocked, Josh occasionally glanced at the ocean ...
... knew what he would find in there, sand, sea oats, even the occasional cricket or beetle. Once, he'd even found a flattened penny with Josh's name stamped on it. Josh had forgotten who'd given him that penny or that he'd even lost it ...
... it east and then north. Josh tacked toward it, beating up against the wind until he was in the Stream, too. He felt the insistent river of warm tropical water grasp the workboat. Josh knew he'd have to work hard 7 The Keeper's Son.
Contents
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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 |