Hawkes Harbor

New
Paperback
2010
$18.89

An orphan and a bastard, Jamie grew up tough enough to handle almost anything. Taking to the sea, he found danger and adventure in exotic ports all over the world. He survived foreign prisons, smugglers, pirates, gunrunners, and shark attacks. But what he discovers in the quiet seaside town of Hawkes Harbor, Delaware, is enough to drive him almost insane - and change his life forever. Hawkes Harbor is a compelling and unpredictable novel by one of America's most honored storytellers.

Synopsis

An orphan and a bastard, Jamie grew up tough enough to handle almost anything. Taking to the sea, he found danger and adventure in exotic ports all over the world. He survived foreign prisons, smugglers, pirates, gunrunners, and shark attacks. But what he discovers in the quiet seaside town of Hawkes Harbor, Delaware, is enough to drive him almost insane - and change his life forever. "Hawkes Harbor" is a compelling and unpredictable novel by one of America's most honored storytellers.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: 1 Reprint
Publisher: Tor Books
Published: 03 May 2010
ISBN 10: 0765327287
ISBN 13: 9780765327284

Media Reviews

Vampires, pirates, and lusty French socialites: now, that's a recipe for a good time. Hinton has written an adult novel that can awaken the rough-and tumble child in anyone. Hinton's ability to engage hasn't faded. - The New York Times A dark, funny, scary, suspenseful tale that will entertain mainstream and adventure/horror readers alike. The basic elements that made her book The Outsiders a long-time bestseller are present in this rousing read. This is a contemporary Treasure Island with a genrebending twist. - Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

S.E. Hinton, with the publication of The Outsiders (1967) at the age of 17, became one of the most important and influential young adult authors of all time. More than thirty years after its release, The Outsiders still appears on best seller lists. Hinton's other acclaimed works include That Was Then This is Now (1971), Rumble Fish (1975) and Tex (1979)--all inspired major motion pictures. Over 13,000,000 copies of the S.E. Hinton books have been sold.