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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... waiting, especially not today. It was going to be one of the most important days in his life, but first darkness had to come. Today, September 12, 1924, Josh would light the lamp in the Killakeet Lighthouse and he would do it all by ...
... waiting for Josh when Falcon's cutter, Comanche, tucked into Unalaska for fuel and ammunition. It was a letter that nearly tore Josh's heart apart, a carefully crafted message that Josh took as word that his father was dying and that if ...
... waiting for its lens to break the surface. “When we're up,” he said, “you boys get the hatch open in a hurry. I think the Chief just farted!” Although everyone else in the tower laughed, Max didn't. Instead, he studied Krebs for, he ...
... waiting only to go a little deeper before detonating with crushing force. Below was at least a mile of freezing black water, ready to take them for all eternity. He heard the Chief, as tough a man as ever existed, who'd probably not ...
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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 |