ROBIN WHITE is a student of ancient literature, history, and archeology. He enjoys mining the past for its mysteries and insights. He found great rewards through his years spent coaching youth sports and is a long-time believer that connecting youth with literature pays ever-larger dividends.
Robin grew up in California, served in the Air Force, and his continued career in aviation eventually took him to Texas. He and his family still reside there and attend Gateway Church in Southlake. As he approaches retirement, he looks forward to, “writing full-time, all the time.” The Library is his first novel.
Card Catalog
Title: The Last Stand of Moore Island Library
Author: Robin White
Subject: Fiction / Mystery & Supernatural / Historical Landmarks
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.912 [Fiction – 20th Century – Mystery & Supernatural]
Overview
Nestled atop Moore Island, a civil war relic stands – a library teetering on the brink of oblivion. As town council eyes its demolition for a new mall, shadowed by mafia’s darker dreams, a trio stands against the tide: Lance and his sisters, high schoolers bound by fate and blood. Their journey unfolds amidst tragedies that besiege the island, weaving a tale of resilience against the march of modernity. As the sole bridge collapses, sealing fates and stirring panic, they unravel the library’s true essence, a bastion of timeless wisdom challenging the new era’s recklessness. Will the island’s soul survive, or does the library harbor secrets too ancient to meddle with? Dive into a saga where the past’s whisper battles the future’s roar, penned by an unseen hand guiding humanity’s narrative.
Notes
- A tribute to resilience against the forces of change.
- Unveils the power of legacy and the silent wars fought in the shadows of history.
- A reminder that sometimes, to save our future, we must preserve our past.
Quotes
“There is a reason that all things are as they are.” – Dracula
“Talk to Dracula? Are you crazy, no thanks.” – Lance
“I don’t need to learn anything. I need electricity – and a way to kill a whale.” – Edna
“I’ll be back to read to you later. I think Lance has a girlfriend.” – Molly
…then desperately hugged the stone image as his tears streamed. “Macy, I’m so sorry.” – Lance
“From one hell to another.” – Pudge
Timeline
2012 – Moore Island haunted
1994 – Claire starts teaching at Moore HS / Brett, Edna, Rick, and Gabriella are seniors
1963 – Parents of Brett, Edna, Rick, Gabriella transfer
1942 – Base opened on Moore Island
1810 – Fortification of Moore Island
Map
The Library (Sample)
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