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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Rebel Island by Rick Riordan

I loved the Percy Jackson books and had to try some other of Rick Riordan's books. He started out writing books like Rebel Island before moving to some teen literature such as the Percy Jackson books.

Tres Navarre is a retired detective who has just gotten married to his pregnant wife. His brother convinces them to spend their honeymoon on Rebel Island for old times sake. His family used to take vacations to this island when he was younger. He agrees and runs into an another detective who is known for having his suspects conveniently die because they tried to run away. They arrive with a Hurricane coming in and that night the detective dies. Riordan writes from different perspectives instead of just Tres's point of view. This really helps keep you confused until the end who the real murderer is since each person has some sort of score to settle. All strangers on the island are somehow drawn together and trying to hurt someone or trying not to be hurt. It's a fun read especially if you like mystery books.

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