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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... took in a deep breath, let out a long sigh, and rocked some more. Josh's father, Keeper Jack Thurlow, had gone up to Bodie Island to see the keeper there and inspect a new rotation clockwork design. Keeper Jack had worried for days ...
... took him in the house. He never 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 ...
... took another look, noted the direction of drift, and went back down the staircase, arguing with himself all the way. What he wanted to do more than anything was to hop in his father's workboat and give chase. The workboat was a boat ...
... took no notice, for instance, of the ferry master, who had difficulty taking his eyes from her during the three-hour journey. The ferry master was not a particularly imaginative man, but something about the woman who'd come aboard his ...
... took a glass of Mount Gay, he could almost transport himself back to a time of tropical breezes and friendly women. It was a comfort. One night, Josh dreamed that Jacob was outside the hotel. He distinctly heard his brother's baby voice ...
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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 |