Evil Lives in Blue Rock (Paperback)

~ Lila L. Pinord (Author) "On this dark night, the shadowy figure of a man paddled the canoe silently up the river, looking from side to side as if trying..." (more)
Key Phrases: tribal cop, tribal policeman, swinging bridge, Blue Rock, Jimmy Talltree, Christian Morgan (more...)

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Lila Pinord has followed up Skye Dancer with a barnburner of a second book- it's both creepy and fascinating. -- Gene Woodwick, reviewer - Canoe People's Bookshelf

Product Description

Evil Lives in Blue Rock is the age-old tale of good vs. evil with a twist. Lucien Bluerock, a descendent of the town’s fathers, lives in his gloomy mansion on a hill overlooking "his" town. Benjamin, his grandson, returns to Blue Rock, along with Agate Mitchell—a childhood friend—to attend his mother’s funeral. They soon learn that the Riverman, Evil Spirit, Bad Tomanous—it has many names, but is known throughout history—the ANCIENT MENACE is loose, crawled up out of the sea where powerful shaman have kept it contained for many years. The atrocities begin upon the people of Blue Rock and members of the Quail River Reservation when the Evil Spirit inhabits the body of Jimmy Talltree, the local tribal policeman. It is all the chosen few with "the power" can do to force the Evil One back into the sea from whence it came, using ancient rites and ceremonies handed down through the generations. Only the gods know if they have succeeded in their endeavor to rid this earth of the anti-Christ.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 205 pages
• Publisher: PublishAmerica (April 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1413759351
• ISBN-13: 978-1413759358
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,901,814 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars suspenseful native american story, October 21, 2006

By	Sandra L. Simmons "puzzledmattie" (Port Angeles, Wa. USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great scary, what's going to happen next story about things going wrong with the cop on the reservation and all the people there. Way too short...didn't want it to ever end..Hopefully, Lila will write another book soon. Both her books are well worth reading..I don't scare easily, but some things in this book made me look over my shoulder when I'm near the beaches..I highly recommend this book...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, scary ride!, June 15, 2006

By	Nancy Morris "allbookreviews.com" (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There is a thick fog covering the area, leaving everyone feeling unsettled. But it is the mysterious figure with the soulless eyes that fills those nearby with terror and dread.

An evil spirit has returned to the Native American community of Blue Rock, and has taken over the body of a trusted and beloved member. Each day brings more senseless murder, accelerating as the evil's thirst increases. From children to respected elders, no one is safe. It is up to those bestowed with special gifts to yet again exorcise the creature back to the water from where it came, before the misery and death spreads over them all.

This is a wonderful, very scary novel, with many diverse and interesting characters. Lila Pinord has the ability to create great suspense through vivid images and strong, realistic emotions, without once losing the distinctiveness of the characters. The tension is thick right to the end, and will frightened even the most courageous of readers.

A Native American herself, Lila L. Pinord brings the traditions and myths of her people to life in this book. With one other novel to her name, "Skye Dancer," her next novel will be much anticipated by this reviewer.

Highly recommended to the brave for a scary, late night read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Bone-Chilling Tale!, July 24, 2005

By	Yosemete-Sam (Phoenix, AZ, USA) - See all my reviews

I grew up in the same small fishing village as the author of Evil Lives in Blue Rock. As children, we thought nothing of wandering around in the heavy laden fog, but as adults, it chills us to the bone to even think about it! So, Lila's novel brings it all back in a scary rush! My cousin's book brings back so many memories. I hope Lila writes more in the same vein as Blue Rock- I look forward to her next book.