The Tale of Halcyon Crane : A Novel (Paperback)

from butterflybaby

Hallie Thompson was raised in lies for 30 years. A letter from a mother she was told was dead changed her life. I liked this book for the plot. The characters were okay I would have liked to have more substance with them. Over all I'm glad I read it. The creepiness and twists of the story was per...

from WillowOne

I thought this was a great book. I had trouble putting it down even when my eyes just didn't want to stay open anymore. There was enough mystery to put a tingle down your spine, but not enough to consider it horror. That is definitely my type of book.

from bnbookgirl

I LOVED THIS BOOK. Paranormal fiction that is well writte really appeals to me as it opens up so many questions and questions so many things. I was completely enamored with Hallie. I wanted to be her. This novel has that "gothic" feel that makes these types of books so appealing. Her description ...

from Soniamarie

I rarely read contemporary tales nowdays, but when I do, it better grab me and fast or I head back over to my historical fiction pile. Halcyon (how do you pronounce that by the way?) grabbed me and held me and even managed to give me goosebumps at times. I'm greatly impressed by this debut. Halli...

from saratoga99

With an intriguing title and a captivating cover, The Tale of Halcyon Crane by Wendy Webb immediately caught my eye. The theme of "magical realism" and "gothic mystery" scurried through my whetted brain, and off I went on a satisfying adventure from land to sea to Grand Manitou, an imaginary isla...