The Keeper’s Son A Novel
The Keeper’s Son A Novel by Homer Hickam, published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on October 22, 2003, is a historical fiction set in 1941 on Killakeet Island, North Carolina. This first edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The story revolves around Josh Thurlow, the son of the lighthouse keeper, who has chosen a different path as the commander of a Coast Guard patrol boat. As he grapples with the guilt of losing his baby brother at sea, his life takes a turn with the arrival of Dosie Crossan, a woman seeking purpose and solace on the island.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines personal struggles with the backdrop of World War II, as Josh’s search for redemption is complicated by the threat of German U-boats. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the quest for answers amidst the chaos of war. With its rich setting and character-driven plot, The Keeper’s Son delves into the emotional landscapes of its characters while capturing the historical essence of the era.
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In 1941, Killakeet Island of the wind-swept Outer Banks of North Carolina is home to a tiny, peaceful population of fishermen, clam stompers, oyster rakers, and a few lonely sailors of the Coast Guard. Dominating the glorious, raw beauty of the little island is the majestic Killakeet Lighthouse, which for generations has been the responsibility of one family, the Thurlows.
However, Josh Thurlow, the Keeper’s son, has forsworn his heritage to become the commander of the Maudie Jane, a small Coast Guard patrol boat operating off Killakeet. Josh is still tortured by guilt, seventeen years after losing his baby brother at sea. Then his life is complicated by the arrival of the beautiful Dosie Crossan, who has journeyed to lonely Killakeet to escape the outside world and perhaps find a purpose in life. While Josh’s heart is stirred by the often-vexing Dosie, he continues his search for his brother, even after a wolfpack of German U-boats arrives to soak the island’s beaches with blood and oil.
One of the U-boats is captained by Otto Krebs, a famed and ruthless undersea warrior. Krebs, a man also scarred by lost love, comes to Killakeet, however, with more than torpedoes and plans for war: He may also have the answer to the mystery that haunts Josh Thurlow.
The Keeper’s Son is a rousing, romantic tale of the power of the human heart forever searching for redemption.
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