Title: Hawkes Harbor Authors: S. E. Hinton type of book: Fantasy / Supernatural / Horror Fiction call number: Fic/FAN

This book is strong in character, story and setting.

Summary:
This dark and suspenseful tale should entertain all adventure and horror readers, as well as some fantasy readers. Jamie is sent to live with nuns until adulthood when he joins in exotic sea adventures. Eventually, Jamie goes to the small town of Hawkes Harbor and is hired by the weird Grenville Hawke, who Jamie soon begins calling It, Thing, Vampire. Hawke almost kills Jamie but then enslaves him for years. Jamie is sent to an institution for treatment because he gets amnesia and is afraid of the dark. Dr. McDevitt helps Jamie uncover his past and learns what fear is too.

I would recommend this book!

Why?
Both Grenville and Jamie learn not to depend on each other and try to live freely, but it appears that only death can free Jamie. This is Hinton's first novel for adults. Her style and chandling of troubled youth is strong in this story. It is gritty, terrifying and engaging.

Employee Initials: KS Review Date: November 2004

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