LOST IN THE BAYOU is published by Musa Publishing. At the risk of sounding over the top, I have to say that this YA novel is AHMAZING. Mean it. I don't read a lot of YA, but the premise of this book hooked me. Just look at the reviews on its Amazon page. Cornell deVille holds the reader until the last page.
Robin and Andy's parents have disappeared - probably in a plane crash. Child Services contact their Uncle Conrad, their only relative, to come and look after them. Uncle Conrad is something else. He has a hook for a hand and he wants them dead so he can take over the family assets. He's also crazy. He relates every circumstance in his life to episodes of The Lone Ranger.
To a background of sixties music, deVille draws out the tension from Robin's point of view; her imagination runs riot and so does the reader's. The novel contains gruesomeness, pathos and fear.
When the kids escape to the Bayou, the terror ratchets up. Well, alligators, a weird tribe hiding in the swamps...I defy any reader from 9-16 to put this book down once they've started it. Oh, and many a reader well past that age.
You can look at it here:
http://www.amazon.com/Lost-in-the-Bayou-ebook.dp/B006H49LL2
It's a mere $3.99 to download.
While you're at it, don't forget to have a look at The Second Son, my Regency under the Clio historical brand from Musa. Find it here:
http://www.musapublishing.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=98
It got a stunning 5 star review on Amazon.
This link will take you to the site of the blog hop where you can have a look at a number of Musa's books - all genres.
http://mnusapublishingbloghops.blogspot.com/2012/i-love-musa-books-hop.html
NOW, sweeties, if you respond to this blog post with something REALLY UNUSUAL, you'll win a free download of THE SECOND SON. See further down this site for details of the story. By unusual comments, I am looking for something different - not the usual old "nice cover" or whatever. Say something about Lost in the Bayou or about The Second Son, but say something new.
I'm always amazed at the wonderful range of books available for children and YA's. I've wanted to read Lost in the Bayou for some time; I've only heard good things about it. For me, Uncle Conrad is the draw. That he has a hook for a hand is genius. Intriguing and frightening in equal measure.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy blog hop, Vonnie
I know I need to get to this book! So many great genres at Musa - I'm mixing it up. And no - I won't be "unusual" in this post. I'm that every day :P I'll get to yours & pay for it :)
ReplyDeleteI've heard lots of good buzz about Lost in the Bayou. Thanks for giving me another nudge to check it out.
ReplyDeleteOkay... whenever I read the title for Lost in the Bayou, this strange song (from the wedding reception scene in Steel Magnolias) goes through my head. Thought I'd look it up and find out what the lyrics are. I won't post them all (too long) but here's the chorus for my unusual comment:
ReplyDeleteJambalaya and a crawfish pie and file' gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-o
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Thanks for the recommendations, Vonnie. :-)
Me too. And there's that other one called Blue Bayou too. Creepy swamps sure are places to keep away from.
DeleteHi Vonnie. I just finished Mr. Monfort's Marriage and loved it! Now I must read Second Son.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cindi. The Second Son is a little more sedate than MMM.
DeleteOh this book looks really cool and "love the cover" sorry, Its an interesting mix of books yours being a Historical romance and the other being spooky book. Makes me wonder the connection :) Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHi Vonnie, stopped by to say hi.
ReplyDeleteLauren Hunter
I'm addicted to YA novels... And this one looks fabulous....
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I don't usually read YA but when you talk about alligators and guardians with hook hands, well, that's sure enticing! Sorry, I don't have anything witty to say right now but I love anything with the word "bayou" in it. The word conjures up all sorts of mysterious, weeping tree images that make me shiver.
ReplyDeletePatti
I haven't read Lost in the Bayou yet, but it's definitely on my list of things to read!!
ReplyDeleteI taught middle school for ten years before becoming a SAHM to my three kiddos and I just have to say how exciting it is to see a book tha would appeal to MS age boys. I think I will tell y nephew about this book!
ReplyDeleteDo make sure he reads it, Delphina. He will be thrilled with it. Promise you! Cornell is obviously in touch with his MS readers.
DeleteIt certainly sounds like a great book. Thanks, Vonnie
ReplyDeleteLost in the Bayou made me feel found in a great book.
ReplyDelete"Something New"
ReplyDeleteYou did ask me to say that, BG
I love reading Regencies! Love to escape into that world of London, the balls, the society rules, the unique characters and so much more! I too saw you have a disabled character in your book. Being disabled myself I love to see those characters too being accepted and having their HEA too! Glad to visit here and find out about your books!
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Hi Cathie. Well, I think I've found a winner!
DeleteNice blog, Vonnie. Would love to trade Regencies with you. :) Check out my Dark Domino debuting April 6th. Just a very shorty, but a fun read.
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