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Mystic Island

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"Mystic Island" is a book filled with comedy, mystery, sex and violence. It is a little hard to follow, and there are many story lines but you still get pulled into the story. His style of writing is also a little primitive. It is based in "Mystic Island" which I'm pretty sure is code for Jamestown, RI. Finding a fiction book based on summers in Southern RI has long been a dream of mine, which came true when I received this book as a gift. It is mostly written through Environmental Police Officer (EPO) Nikki O'Connors view, and her dealings with the campers and fishermen of Seabreeze campground.

If you are into World War II history, especially in Narragansett Bay, I recommend this book. It even mentions Walter Schroeder's book in the middle of the story. HOWEVER, do not intend to read this book as if everything is true.. because it is a FICTION novel. I'm interested to see what else Mr. Whitford comes up with.

Was a Very funny book with a lot of lifes real feelings. Was a quick and easy read and hard to put down. Looking forward to Jan's next book!

Jan Whitford's first novel is a must-read for all mystery,action, romance and beach enthusiasts! His fast-paced story line and cleverly-crafted cast of characters take you on an adventure that ends all too soon. Hope to read more of these folks in the near future. Get busy, Mr. whitford!

Why do we read? Certainly sometimes we read to expand our minds or to nourish our spirits but these books are a kind of "eat yer peas" experience. Every so often, we are given the opportunity to read books that are pure candy. Mystic Island was delicious! I have been recommending Whitford's book to friends who could use a little sweetness in their lives. It is so fun to be swept up in characters and bang-on dialogue and to be returned to the joys of storytelling. Mystic Island is a good story, superbly told.

MI is a great read. Whitford has a way of painting life in a seasonal RV island campground off the coast oof Rhode Island that is right on. He skewers both RV lowlives/highbrows and campground slackers. The story unfolds quickly and and the action becomes fast and furious. The characters are well drawn and the heroine and hero are more than likeble. The plot lines have more turns and twists than a country road. The island setting is key to main story line. The mega hurricane catches you up on a wet wild ride as it reveals all the island secrets. Whitford really has found his 'sealegs' in this mystery-romance.

I just finished reading Mystic Island. It was great!! I loved it. It is a very exciting story with a likeable main character. I would start reading with the intention of stealing a little time for myself to read a chapter or two, and soon an hour or two had passed! There was enough romance in this book to be interesting, but not raunchy. The historical references and theories are fascinating. All in all, I would highly recommend this book!

The best books I have read are the ones where I forgot there are words. Jan Evan Whitford's, Mystic Island, put me in that place where the "words" on the pages disappeared. Instead I engaged in what I saw, heard, touched, and felt. I not only "watched" the action, drama, and comedic scenes of this down and dirty, yet heartfelt mystery, I became a part of its life. Mystic Island is the kind of "Who done it?" that makes noise, because you get to interact with the characters, - and there are certainly some shady, as well as laugh out loud (LOL) characters on "Mystic Island". The author's knack for this type of storytelling is salient, - I will be looking for more by Mr. Whitford.

Mystic Island is the debut novel of Jan Evan Whitford, is a thrilling and suspenseful novel about a mysterious 1945 letter that President Roosevelt secretly penned to Adolph Hitler. Only one man knows where the secret letter is; he has suffered severe brain trauma for over fifty years, yet at last his hidden knowledge comes to light. His granddaughter becomes obsessed with finding the letter, but at what price? Buried within an old German POW camp lies the missive that could destroy the campaign of a senator with presidential aspirations, turn history upside down, and send shockwaves across the American political landscape. A tautly exciting thriller about the lengths some travel to keep the past under wraps.

Jan Whitford's debut novel wonderfully describes how zany life on a small New England island can be. The book is funny, romantic and suspenseful. I particularly enjoyed the antics of the campground crowd. I highly recommend Mystic Island, and I can't wait for the next book.

It's no oxymoron. Mystic Island is a fast-paced thriller that keeps you guessing, biting your nails, and belly-laughing, all at the same time. Some of the characters are caricatures, some are downright nefarious, some are everyday people, but they're all vividly brought to life through Whitford's witty writing and unique voice. It's a wild ride on a wonderful read.