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]
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.
- 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.
“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
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
PB – 5/5 stars
Excellent! Fantastic!
A creative story that weaves past characters into a thrilling ride. Throw in some spookiness,
adventure and villains that you’ll hate and your weekend will be gone.
You will easily fly through the pages with a smile on your face as the as the modern day character wrestle with beloved characters from the past!! Who wins?!! You’ll have to read it to find out!!! Fun fun!!!
“Dracula, Moby Dick and many more of my favorite all-time bad guys and gals, spice things up in Robin White’s wonderful young adult debut novel, The LIBRARY.”
– Steve Alten, NY Times Best-Selling author of The MEG series & The LOCH.
Bookworms will appreciate the interwoven plot lines of the old classics with new characters in a novel setting.
Sarah Novlan – 5/5 stars
Creative literary mystery
With nods to classic literature, White combines mystery and bibliophilic charm in this fast-paced, unique read.
A library that defends itself
against today’s progress sets the stage – there’s underlying messages crafted into the arcs that will keep you thinking about the book for days after. Yes – read this!
Amazon Customer – 5/5 stars
Fun read
This fun book combines modern day adventure with classic characters that every one loves!!!
“‘The Library’ is a moving debut that celebrates literature and the institutions that champion and protect its legacy. The small town of Moore Island is an apt microcosm for a socially germane tale of commercial greed eclipsing civic interests—and a gallant battle to rebalance the scales.”
– Tricia Patterson, Senior Digital Preservation Specialist, Harvard Library
Great for long flights, or if you’re needing something to get you through the work week!
Avery – 5/5 Stars
Robin does a fantastic job weaving an ambitious plot to create a compelling story. A warm re-introduction to the classics!
Robin crafts an intricate story woven with the thread of the past for applications in the present.