Hello world!
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!
PRODUCT
Camino Ghosts: A Novel
Product Description:
Price:
$14.99
Detailed description:
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • John Grisham takes you back to Camino Island, where bookseller Bruce Cable and novelist Mercer Mann always manage to find trouble in paradise.
Mercer Mann, a popular writer from Camino Island, is back on the beach, marrying her boyfriend, Thomas, in a seaside ceremony. Bruce Cable, infamous owner of Bay Books, performs the wedding. Afterward, Bruce tells Mercer that he has stumbled upon an incredible story. Mercer desperately needs an idea for her next novel, and Bruce now has one.
The true story is about Dark Isle, a sliver of a barrier island not far off the North Florida coast. It was settled by freed slaves three hundred years ago, and their descendants lived there until 1955, when the last one was forced to leave. That last descendant is Lovely Jackson, elderly now, who loves her birthplace and its remarkable history. But now Tidal Breeze, a huge, ruthless corporate developer, wants to build a resort and casino on the island, which Lovely knows, deep down, is rightfully hers.
Mercer befriends Lovely, and they plunge into an enormous fight over who owns Dark Isle, taking on Tidal Breeze Corporation, its lawyers, lobbyists, and powerful Florida politicians. But Lovely knows something about the island that could seriously cloud the dollar signs in the developer’s eyes: the island is cursed. It has remained uninhabited for nearly a century for some very real and very troubling reasons. The deep secrets of the past are about to collide with the enormous ambitions of the present, and the fate of Dark Isle—and Camino Island, too—hangs in the balance.
Read more
Product group:
Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Product name:
Camino Ghosts: A Novel
Price:
$14.99
Carole Hancock Kindle Customer –
Not as deep as first book which is often the case when books come out as part of a series. Enjoyed the character Lovely and wonder did she remove the Nalla curse forever or could her burial bring protected state back to the isle.
As usual Grisham tells an interesting story. I really rated this one 3.7.
Martin –
Compelling thriller set on on the fictional island of Camino. Here everything comes together: a legal and literary thriller setting a grand stage for the gruesome history of slavery in the early years of US history. A great read that cannot be interrupted the further the story progresses. 5 out of 5 stars for me!
shultho –
A pleasant and rather uplifting story that somehow left the reader disappointed. This was not Grisham’s best effort…in fact I’d say it was not his worst, but not far from it. This one lacked the desperation, the punch, the emotion that has characterized so many of Grisham’s earlier books. A pretty good read, nonetheless, when not compared to others he’s written.
Isabella palmetto –
I’ve loved all of John Grisham’s books, most recently the earlier “Camino” novels. This is the best of the trilogy for many reasons: an ensemble of characters, many of who are familiar, developed with affection & delightful depth; the oceanside setting & its culture of shrimp boats, salty sailors, beautiful landscapes, gentle seasons; legal angles & courtroom drama that hearken back to Grisham’s early classics; a popular battle between preservationists & developers; inside glimpses into the worlds of publishing, book selling & university English departments; and prose that flows from page to page so effortlessly & so seductively, hours can pass & the enthralled reader will be unaware of the passage or time. I realize all writers “borrow” from other works, as do artists & musicians, but I believe a nod to Alex Haley’s Roots & Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing is appropriate, although Grisham builds on their stories of Africans brought to slavery hundreds of years ago with modern twists, the worst of which are the plans of a huge corporation to build a resort & casino on sacred burial ground of freed slaves. As usual with Grisham, his descriptions are highly visual, cinematic at times, which makes me wish the Trilogy would be filmed, in the manner of the recent Gentleman from Moscow, for example. So, as the summer of 2024 enters its second half & the heat persists while the days shorten, treat yourself to a fine seasonal read & you won’t regret it. It might sound as if it’s an extremely depressing story, but Grisham’s magic once again weaves all of the threads of a complex story into a tapestry that’s ultimately life-confirming & uplifting.
Prasan L. –
MY main regret is that the book is over! Await John’s next with bated breath.
I have read all his books
Vijay Jeedigunta –
The Best By Grisham in Recent Times. With His Exceptional Story Telling Abilities Grisham Keeps You Glued To The Book Till You Have Read The Last Page. This is Not Just A Legal Thriller, But A Combination of It With Historical Fiction and Human Drama. My Eyes Were Moist While Reading the Last Chapters. By the Time We Finish Reading It
We Are Bound To Fall In Love With All The Central Characters of The Book, Especially With Lovely Jackson. Yes Grisham, Named Her Lovely For A Reason. She Will Haunt Us For Sure For Couple of Days.
This is His Third Book Of The Camino Island Series And The Best Of The Three In My Opinion. The Central Characters of The Story Bay Books Owner Bruce Cable & Budding Author Mercer Mann Takes The Central Stage Again. The Subplots Does Deal with Legal Battles and The Book Publishing Industry Again With Most of The Camino Island Folks Appearing Once Again. However The Main Plot – The Last Of The Descendants and An Octogenarian’s Fight To Preserve The Graves Of Her African Ancestors Who Were Brought Into America As Slaves in 1700s who along with Escaped Slaves Survive To Setup A Colony For Themselves and Lived and Died On An Island Called Dark Isle Without Any Interaction With The Outside World – Is Really Captivating.
Grisham Proves Again Why He Is A Master Story Teller. Under the Guise of a Legal Thriller, With his Exceptional Writing Skills He Not Only Keeps The Readers Interested All Through The Book But also makes them more Knowledgeable to give lot of thought On Many Topics Like Slavery, Explosion Of Commercial Developments and Their Influence On Political and Legal Systems, Non Profit Agencies Work and Book Publishing Industry etc.,
There Is A Lot More.. If You Are Grisham Fan Like Me, Grab A Copy And Start Reading. If Not, Then Also.. Grab A Copy And Start Reading. You Will Become One.
Hendricks Book Reviews –
Book Review – Camino Ghost – John Grisham
Famous author John Grisham’s third book in the Camino Island series, “Camino Ghost” is a compelling story that explores the horrors of slavery and African culture. It is an excellent historical fiction tale that brings the characters and island life to existence. The absorbing plot and strong storyline make for an engaging read. The genuine story is about Dark Isle, a sliver of a barrier island not far off the North Florida coast. It was settled by freed slaves three hundred years ago, and their descendants lived there until 1955, until the last one was forced to leave. That last inheritor is an elderly black woman now, who loves her birthplace and its remarkable history. But now a huge, ruthless corporate developer wants to build a casino and resort on the island, which the elderly black woman believes is rightfully hers. The elderly black lady teams up with an author friend and plunges into an enormous fight over who rightfully owns the island. Together, they take on the heartless corporation, its lawyers, lobbyists, and powerful Florida politicians. The delivery of the fictional Black History tale reels the reader in. As usual, Grisham knows how to blend the right amount of seriousness, humor, and suspense to make the tale neutral and entertaining. The subject matter is quite fascinating and kept me eagerly reading to find out what happened next. The book is consistent – of course – with Grisham’s ‘top shelf’ storytelling. It kept me interested enough to finish in less than two days – which usually takes me a week to read. I really like Camino Ghost and consider it the best of the three Camino Island books in the series.
Amazon Customer –
As expected, this book was a pleasurable romp. A quick and easy read, jam-packed with David vs Goliath sentiment and colorful characters. Even though I have a pretty good idea of what to expect all the way through, it’s still thrilling to have it all unfold. Brilliant, as usual.
Carlissimo! –
Splendida l’ambientazione come nelle altre storie che si svolgono a Camino Island, ottima anche l’idea di partenza: un’isola deserta e abbandonata di proprietà dell’ultima discendente degli schiavi provenienti dall’Africa che sta per diventare preda di palazzinari e speculatori (indovinate un po’ chi vince?). Ben tratteggiati i personaggi – i buoni più dei cattivi – ma il romanzo non decolla. Una volta esaurite le cartucce nei primi capitoli, la narrazione diventa ripetitiva e abbastanza noiosa. E non servono piccoli espedienti – del tutto irrilevanti ai fini della storia – inseriti nel racconto per allungare il brodo. Gradevole, un po’ scontato, ma Grisham ha saputo fare di meglio.
Carol Roberts –
One of the best books I’ve read for a long time. All the characters were beautifully presented and the plot was fun to follow.
Dave S.. –
The story never lagged. Action, suspense and intrigue throughout . Powerful bonding with the heroine. Concisely told and deftly written . You will enjoy the read, go for it!