Thorn Jack - (Night and Nothing Novels) by Katherine Harbour (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><P>Combining the sorcery of The Night Circus with the malefic suspense of A Secret History, Thorn Jack is a spectacular, modern retelling of the ancient Scottish ballad, Tam Lin--a beguiling fusion of love, fantasy, and myth that echoes the imaginative artistry of the works of Neil Gaiman, Cassandra Clare, and Melissa Marr.<P>In the wake of her older sister's suicide, Finn Sullivan and her father move to a quaint town in upstate New York. Populated with socialites, hippies, and dramatic artists, every corner of this new place holds bright possibilities--and dark enigmas, including the devastatingly attractive Jack Fata, scion of one of the town's most powerful families.<P>As she begins to settle in, Finn discovers that beneath its pretty, placid surface, the town and its denizens--especially the Fata family--wield an irresistible charm and dangerous power, a tempting and terrifying blend of good and evil, magic and mystery, that holds dangerous consequences for an innocent and curious girl like Finn.<P>To free herself and save her beloved Jack, Finn must confront the fearsome Fata family . . . a battle that will lead to shocking secrets about her sister's death.<P><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Combining the sorcery of <em>The Night Circus</em> with the malefic suspense of <em>A Secret History, Thorn Jack</em> is a spectacular, modern retelling of the ancient Scottish ballad, Tam Lin--a beguiling fusion of love, fantasy, and myth that echoes the imaginative artistry of the works of Neil Gaiman, Cassandra Clare, and Melissa Marr.</strong></p><p>In the wake of her older sister's suicide, Finn Sullivan and her father move to a quaint town in upstate New York. Populated with socialites, hippies, and dramatic artists, every corner of this new place holds bright possibilities--and dark enigmas, including the devastatingly attractive Jack Fata, scion of one of the town's most powerful families.</p><p>As she begins to settle in, Finn discovers that beneath its pretty, placid surface, the town and its denizens--especially the Fata family--wield an irresistible charm and dangerous power, a tempting and terrifying blend of good and evil, magic and mystery, that holds dangerous consequences for an innocent and curious girl like Finn.</p><p>To free herself and save her beloved Jack, Finn must confront the fearsome Fata family . . . a battle that will lead to shocking secrets about her sister's death.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>A spectacular modern retelling of the ancient Scottish ballad of Tam Lin--a beguiling fusion of love, fantasy, and myth that echoes the imaginative artistry of the works of Neil Gaiman, Cassandra Clare, and Kami Garcia</p><p>In the wake of her older sister's suicide, Finn Sullivan and her father move to a quaint town in upstate New York. Populated with socialites, hippies, and dramatic artists, every corner of this new place holds bright possibilities--and dark enigmas, including the devastatingly attractive Jack Fata, scion of one of the town's most powerful families.</p><p>As she begins to settle in, Finn discovers that beneath its pretty, placid surface, the town and its denizens--especially the Fata family--wield an irresistible charm and dangerous power, a tempting and terrifying blend of good and evil, magic and mystery, that holds dangerous consequences for an innocent and curious girl like Finn.</p><p>To free herself and save her beloved Jack, Finn must confront the fearsome Fata family . . . in a battle that will lead to shocking secrets about her sister's death.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Fantasy fans will find much to savor in Harbour's delicate, myth-conscious prose."--<em>Publishers Weekly</em><br><br>"An engaging and entertaining story, offering mystery, frights, young romance, and a chance to brush up on your mythology."--FantasyBookCritic.com<br><br>"Influenced by luminaries like Tanith Lee and Crowley, Harbour delivers an excellent, promising debut novel."--Romantic Times Book Reviews (James Davis Nicoll)<br><br>"Now [Tam Lin] emerges again, artfully recreated by debut novelist Katherine Harbour."--Barnes and Noble Picks for June (James Killen)<br><br>"Thorn Jack is highly recommended, particularly for those who like their fairy tales dark, enthralling, and a wee bit disturbing."--Fresh Fiction<br>
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