George, Elizabeth The Edge of Nowhere, 464 pgs. Viking,
2012. $18.99 Language: PG-13 (100+ swears 0 “F”); Violence: PG; Mature Content:
PG
Becca King is on
the run. Her ability to hear others’ thoughts has resulted in her discovering dangerous
information about her stepfather. Becca’s mother has deposited her on an island
off the coast of Washington with strict instructions that will enable her to
hide and stay safe. Unfortunately, things quickly go wrong after Becca’s
arrival and she is forced to make decisions that could have deadly
consequences. Mystery, romance, friendship, and the paranormal mix to create an
intricate story.
This book is the
first in a series about the lives and loves of the people on Whidbey Island.
There are so many plots running through this book that the story is muddled and
tedious. The main story is a mystery about who pushed a young man off a hiking
trail resulting in his comatose state. The resolution to the mystery is unintentionally
laughable leaving the reader to wonder if somehow the greater point was lost
among the abundant subplots. These subplots fall victim to their overwhelming
numbers as many are abandoned without explanation or quickly resolved with a
simplicity that causes frustration. Perhaps the innumerable stories will be resolved
in future volumes, but the first book does not inspire enough of an interest to
cause a reader to continue with the series.
MS/HS—No. AEB
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