Hawk Moon (Laurel-Leaf Books) [Mass Market Paperback]

Rob Macgregor (Author)

Book Description

Series: Laurel-Leaf Books

Now that he's back in Aspen, Colorado, Will Lansa feels like an outsider after spending the summer with his father on the Hopi reservation in Arizona. He breaks up with his girlfriend Myra, and then becomes the last person known to have seen her alive. When a missing knife is discovered with blood on the blade and traces of a drug on the handle, Will is suspected of committing the murder. His only allies are a computer hacker and a Hopi spirit who visits Will in his dreams. Haunted by visions of Myra's death, Will won't rest until he proves his innocence and finds Myra's murderer.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up-A well-written, fast-moving murder mystery set in contemporary Aspen, CO. Sixteen-year-old Will Lansa is a football hero in the throes of discovering more about his Hopi heritage as begun in Prophecy Rock (S & S, 1995). He is also the last person known to have seen his girlfriend, Myra, alive. No body has been discovered, but Will finds himself at the center of the investigation. Interesting, believable teen and adult characters and fast-paced action make this novel a real bridge to adult murder mysteries. The resemblance to Tony Hillerman's books is great, not just because Will's father is a policeman on the reservation (in this case the Hopi reservation), but also in the heightened mood, respectful tone, and elegant pace that smoothly integrate matters of culture, religion, and contemporary life in the western United States. Of special interest here, too, is the adept portrayal of the school computer-lab milieu, integrating a subplot about e-mail, computer ethics, and the self-described computer nerds who inhabit this e-world. One of them, a girl named Corey, is reminiscent of Robert Cormier's "Avenger" in We All Fall Down (Dell, 1993) in her secret, impassioned adoration of the protagonist, but here she becomes a key, positive player in the resolution. While the identity of the murderer may not be a big surprise, getting there is definitely half the fun.
Joel Shoemaker, Southeast Jr. High School, Iowa City, IA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Inside Flap

Now that he's back in Aspen, Colorado, Will Lansa feels like an outsider after spending the summer with his father on the Hopi reservation in Arizona. He breaks up with his girlfriend Myra, and then becomes the last person known to have seen her alive. When a missing knife is discovered with blood on the blade and traces of a drug on the handle, Will is suspected of committing the murder. His only allies are a computer hacker and a Hopi spirit who visits Will in his dreams. Haunted by visions of Myra's death, Will won't rest until he proves his innocence and finds Myra's murderer.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Laurel Leaf (July 6, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440227410
• ISBN-13: 978-0440227410
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,683,984 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a teen mystery with a male protagonist!, December 31, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Hawk Moon (Laurel-Leaf Books) (Mass Market Paperback)

Will Lansa is not your typical high school football hero. He proves to be a sensitive young man who relies on his Hopi heritage to help him solve the murder of his girlfriend. This novel provided a good balance of teen problems regarding heritage, romance, drug abuse, and friendships. I would highly recommend that all of you kids who like a good suspenseful mystery read this one. (I am an English teacher, so I love recommending good reads!)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a good teen suspense book, October 18, 2001

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Sterling (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hawk Moon (Hardcover)

Finally a book that has good suspense, horror, and mystery while at the same time dealing with teen issues (drugs,etc.). Rob MacGregor delivers a very well-written book that doesn't sink into the characters' heads, but simply narrates the story. There's not much to say but that it is extremely good. =)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful mystery, October 12, 2003

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Oliver (Evergreen state) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hawk Moon (Hardcover)

Possibly the best book that I have ever read! This book has everything a good book needs. It includes suspence,romance,mystery, and real teen issues. Dont waste your time with other books that only get good in the end.This books starts right from the beginning till the very end. I wont reveal anything but the end will shock you!