
The Lighthouse Land
The Lighthouse Trilogy, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Gerard Doyle
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By:
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Adrian McKinty
Introducing the first young-adult novel from crime fiction writer Adrian McKinty—whose adult books have been called “unputdownable” (Washington Post), “exceptional” (San Francisco Chronicle), and “profoundly satisfying” (Booklist)—this is the start of an epic sci-fi trilogy with an unforgettable hero.
When Jamie’s mother inherits a small island and moves her little family from Harlem to Ireland, her troubled son sees a chance to start over, far away from the bullies and the pitying stares. Cancer has left Jamie without an arm or the will to speak. But Muck Island is no sanctuary, and it offers more than solitude and sea views. Jamie learns that he is heir to an ancient title—Laird of Muck, Guardian of the Passage—and certain otherworldly responsibilities. With the help of a mysterious object he discovers in the island’s old lighthouse, Jamie sets out on a dangerous interstellar mission that could change the course of his life—and the universe—forever.
Tautly paced and brilliantly imagined, this novel will thrill sci-fi fans eager for new heroes and new worlds to explore.
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Excellent for young adults
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I can't praise enough the narrator, Gerald Doyle who does a great job with all of the accents and most important for me, I can understand every word. He is capable of expressing every feeling and nuance perfectly and yet his speech is wonderfully legible. Hearable?
A Tour into Sci-fi
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What about Gerard Doyle’s performance did you like?
Having read the books first, I had a their voices in my mind. Gerard Doyle brought the characters to life by making them sound like their nationality.Any additional comments?
McKinty has a way of making his characters real. Whether the character is a child recuperating from cancer and surgery, an Asperger-esque/math and science genius, a cool mom, or an extraterrestrial, they are all believable, interesting and maybe just a Wishaway.On top of that, Gerard Doyle breathed life into them. He is the perfect choice for the Lighthouse Trilogy.
This book is a teen book. I, however, am a mom, and I loved it as much as my son. I am really glad you have this trilogy. It rates right up there with Brandon Mull's Fablehaven and Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson.
Believable Characters
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Lighthouse series
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Wonderful Adventure
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Good story with a less than adequate narrator
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Waste of Mckinty’s talent
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If you have a youngster who can't quite focus on school, these books may help with that. After all, if you would like to be a valued person during an Intergalactic War, you need to know math, chemistry, history etc, etc, not to mention what to do if you fall in love with an alien ,,, a bit of a sticky wicket that.
Brilliant!
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Great first book
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A great narration
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