Something is amiss in Alder Cove. Some say that it has all happened before and that it was bound to happen again.
But these are only rumors.
Some say that wandering by yourself at night, especially in the surrounding hills that border the town, is suicide: there are things out there that will eat you.
But, again, these are only rumors.
They say the river is haunted and that swimming there, in that deep, dark, cold water is treacherous. The current is strong, true, but worse, something lives there, and she, yes, she, will grab you and pull you under, swallowing you in one, painful gulp.
And so it is here, near this river, near these hills, among these rumors, that Zeke and his family has just moved; it is here that Zeke will discover that this seemingly quiet seaside settlement holds a deadly secret.
In his desire to discover the truth of the rumors that the small town holds Zeke discovers that an ancient curse has returned to Alder Cove expecting payment for the prosperity it has enjoyed over the last 30 years. Arriving in his new home, Zeke finds that the deteriorating town has left hidden clues that he must locate in order to protect the town, the people, and most importantly, Zeke's own family from further destruction and death.
Zeke and his two friends, along with Zeke's own father who shares in some of the secrets the town holds, brave a night of terror and possible death as they fight to rid the town of its curse. With the help of prophetic dreams, ancient manuscripts and Runes, the battle with the mythical Korrigan becomes an unforgettable climactic moment of good versus evil.
Brad Cameron is a High School English teacher who has been inspired to write Young Adult fiction through his countless hours of teaching and reading to young adults. With his wife Laurie, also an educator, Brad makes his home in the Pacific Northwest. Zeke Proper and the Sacrifice at Alder Cove is his first novel. The Sequel, Zeke Proper and the Serpent's Ship, is underway and soon to be completed.
Brad has included the art work of his son Corey in both the cover design and the interior illustrations.
Check out this review from Amazon.com
Solidly written YA novel, August 5, 2010 This review is from: Zeke Proper and the Sacrifice At Alder Cove (Paperback)
Typically I am not a fan of Young Adult Lit. I often find them to be over telling and poorly written, borderline corny. This is not the case with "Zeke Proper and the Sacrifice at Alder Cove". The novel opens with a prologue exposing the rumors and secrets of the small coastal town an hour and a half south of Halifax. As the mystery unfolds, we are introduced to fabulous characters. My favorite: Taylre. She is spunky, enthusiastic, and totally geeky. I immediately wanted to reach my arms into the novel and give her a giant hug. Zeke himself is clever and brave, albeit at times a bit foolhardy. Nevertheless, Taylre and his younger brother Devon bring him back to clearer thinking.
At times the description gets a little gruesome, perhaps a little much for the lower end of the age spectrum of the intended audience. However, the characters uncovering the truth behind the town is the true driving force. Moreover, the climax had me biting my lip in anticipation, almost yelling at the characters to, "Hurry up!"
The book is addicting. I finished it virtually overnight. The writing is good with quality description and realistic geeky teen dialogue. You dislike the bad characters and fall in love with the good. All in all, it was a satisfying read, and I am excited for the sequel.
Cheers. Please buy the book on www.zekeproper.com
