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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... ships put there by sudden storms bashing them against hidden shoals. But the ships would be safe as long as they heeded the flashing towers, and as long as the keepers on those shores kept the light. Josh glanced at the shadow of the ...
... ships at sea depended on the light. They could pile up on Bar Shoals without it. Josh had to hurry but it was difficult to get across the Stream, which was determinedly pushing him north. He would have to point the bow of the workboat ...
... ships. Now, it was the headquarters of Doakes Coast Guard Station. “I live up that way, ma'am,” Herman said, pointing. “We got a nice house just back of Walk to the Base one street over toward Pamlico. Granpaw built it with planks ...
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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 |