Daughter of the Fifth Moon [Mass Market Paperback]

Lynn Armistead McKee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 12, 2001

Many centuries ago, in a part of the world we now call the Caribbean, a courageous young woman lost all that she loved-but found the courage to start a new life....

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Signet (June 12, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451203569
• ISBN-13: 978-0451203564
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 3.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #692,700 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

My first six novels, written under the name Lynn Armistead McKee, were historical fiction set in Florida about 2,000 years ago. Now writing as Lynn Sholes, I have recently changed genres and I am co-writing a 3-book thriller series(Cotten Stone Mysteries) with Joe Moore. The first, THE GRAIL CONSPIRACY, was released in September 2005 as part of Llewellyn Publications launch of their new fiction imprint, Midnight Ink. THE LAST SECRET is scheduled for fall of 2006, followed by the third book, INDIGO RUBY to be released in the fall of 2007.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars not too original (plot spoilers ahead), January 14, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Daughter of the Fifth Moon (Mass Market Paperback)

I'm a fan of Jean Auel, and am always on the lookout for other good prehisotry novels.I've read LA McKee's other books, so I know she can tell an original story. But this isn't one. In this book, a child loses her parents and is found by another tribe who distrusts her because she looks different. They fear their spirits won't accept her. The medicine woman and cacique (leader) take her in. As she grows, she wants to learn about weapons, which is forbidden. When she reaches adulthood, she is raped, and later banished. Sound familiar? If I hadn't already read "Clan of the Cave Bear" I probably would have enjoyed this story more; it's not badly written. As it was, I couldn't help laughing at the blatent similiarities.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, June 27, 2001

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Small Town Dreamer (West Virginia, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daughter of the Fifth Moon (Mass Market Paperback)

It has been hard for Jean Auel fans to wait on her next 'Clan of the Cave Bear' series book. Most of us are scouring the internet looking for similar books to read while we wait on Auel's long-overdue book. That is the reason I picked up 'Daughter of the Fifth Moon' by Lynn Armistead McKee.

The book opens with a young girl whose peaceful island tribe is attacked by a neighboring cannibalistic tribe. The child's parents are killed but, amidst the confusion of the attack, the parents manage to set the child adrift in a canoe before succumbing to their injuries.

The child drifts for many days and finally washes up on a distant shore. She is close to death by this time but is found by a local tribe. She is nursed back to health, adopted and cared for by these people.

However, there are those amongst the locals who do not welcome the stranger. They believe the Gods cast her out of heaven for some unknown evil deed and that she should have been left to die on the beach where they found her. They are afraid they will bring bad luck and drought upon themselves by allowing her to remain with them. And therein lies the story.

The reason I didn't care much for this book is because the charactors seemed too thin and transparent. The charactors were either all good or all bad; none of the varying shades of gray that you would find in real-life people. And because the charactors were so simplistic, the story seemed more like a children's book (although the content was not appropriate for children).

I don't recommend this book unless you really don't have anything else lying around the house to read.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!, June 14, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Daughter of the Fifth Moon (Mass Market Paperback)

Lynn McKee again weaves an entertaining story line with rich intriguing historical information. Her characters are full and so real I can't help but weep with them and laugh with them. She truly brings them to life. One of McKee's talents is her extraordinary ability to transport the reader into another time and place. This puts her books on the top of my list! Nyna, a small child, is pushed out to sea in a canoe to save her life from the savage raiding Caribs. When she arrives on a beach in what is now Florida, frightened and near death, she is discovered by a young boy. Misunderstood and feared she is first totally rejected by others of the clan. The young boy pleads with his mother to save the little girl. Even though Nyna is finally brought into the village and eventually regains her strength, she is never accepted by most. Nyna is blamed for all the ills of the village, including the deadly fish kill, the red tide. Her enemies plot against her, but Nyna remains strong and courageous in the face devastating circumstances. She has few friends, but those who love her know her loyalty. And when she reaches adulthood, Nyna follows her dream. She is the Daughter of the Fifth Moon.