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Solitary, Solitary Tales Series #1

By: Travis Thrasher

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When Chris Buckley moves to Solitary, North Carolina, he's confronted by his parents' divorce, a school full of strangers, the mysterious Jocelyn Evans---and a town filled with terrifying secrets! Slowly, Chris begins to see and understand the depth of the horror around him. Can he save Jocelyn in time? Ages 12 and up. 336 pages, softcover from Cook.

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Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 336
Vendor: David C. Cook
Publication Date: 2010
Dimensions: 7.50 X 5.00 (inches)

ISBN: 1434764214
ISBN-13: 9781434764218
Availability: In Stock
Series: Solitary Tales

Publisher's Description

His Loneliness Will Soon Turn to Fear….

When Chris Buckley moves to Solitary, North Carolina, he faces the reality of his parents’ divorce, a school full of nameless faces—and Jocelyn Evans. Jocelyn is beautiful and mysterious enough to leave Chris speechless. But the more Jocelyn resists him, the more the two are drawn together.

Chris soon learns that Jocelyn has secrets as deep as the town itself. Secrets more terrifying than the bullies he faces in the locker room or his mother’s unexplained nightmares. He slowly begins to understand the horrific answers. The question is whether he can save Jocelyn in time.

This first book in the Solitary Tales series will take you from the cold halls of high school to the dark rooms of an abandoned cabin—and remind you what it means to believe in what you cannot see.

Author Bio

The author of a dozen works of fiction, including Isolation and Ghostwriter, Travis Thrasher has been writing since he was in the third grade. His writing is known for its honesty, depth, and surprising twists. Thrasher lives with his wife and daughter near Chicago.

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At last, a young adult novel for the hip, the savvy, the thinker-outside-the-box and anybody else who wants a great read. And dont even try to predict this one. Just hang on and let it take you straight into the real world of the newest generation. Nancy Rue, best-selling author of tween and YA fiction

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David C. CookSolitary, Solitary Tales Series #1

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3.9 out of 5

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3.6 out of 5

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3.6 out of 5

Meets Expectations:ÃÂ

3.5 out of 5

6 out of 967%customers would recommend this product to a friend.

15 When Chris Buckley moves to Solitary, North Carolina, he's confronted by his parents' divorce, a school full of strangers, the mysterious Jocelyn Evans---and a town filled with terrifying secrets! Slowly, Chris begins to see and understand the depth of the horror around him. Can he save Jocelyn in time? Ages 12 and up. 336 pages, softcover from Cook.

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This review is fromSolitary, Solitary Tales Series #1.

Overall Rating:ÃÂ

5 out of 5

Scary, Thriller, Rebellious

Date:April 22, 2012

gjo50

Top 500 Contributor

Location:Texas

Age:45-54

Gender:female

Quality:ÃÂ

5 out of 5

Value:ÃÂ

5 out of 5

Meets Expectations:ÃÂ

5 out of 5

When Chris BuckleyÃ¢ÂÂs parents split, he sides with his mother, and they move to Solitary to live in his uncleÃ¢ÂÂs cabin. In the cabin, it appears that ChrisÃ¢ÂÂs uncle walked out of his life without taking any of his possessions. At school, as the new kid, Chris attracts attention of girls and the resident bully, while strange things go on all over town. When he meets Jocelyn he looses his heart, but she suggests that things are not what they seem.

This book is written from the point of view of a teen-aged boy, making it seem as if the reader falls into his life and thoughts. Chris is full of anger at his mother for her constant drinking and his father for his method of pushing his faith. Chris is definitely not someone who follows others easily. The gloom of the town hangs over the whole book, as Chris tries to find answers and save the girl. Interesting read, but definitely the first step in a series. There is no resolution of what Chris believes. This would be good choice for those who enjoyed Twilight, as the feeling is similar, but with a Christian bent.

Received Galley from NetGalley.com

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This review is fromSolitary - eBook.

Overall Rating:ÃÂ

3 out of 5

Terror in a small town

Date:May 7, 2012

Barb

Location:Virginia

Age:Over 65

Gender:female

Quality:ÃÂ

3 out of 5

Value:ÃÂ

3 out of 5

Meets Expectations:ÃÂ

2 out of 5

I almost didn't read this book as I have chosen to stop reading this genre altogether. At one time, I really felt these were interesting and very effective as I absolutely do believe in spiritual warfare. In fact, I have the entire collection of the leader in this field. However, I am finding it harder and harder to get past all the terror that dominates these novels to the truth of Christ who is the Light of the world.

The main character in Solitary is believable and evokes much empathy in his role as an outsider in a new school. However, the evil is so heavy and so encompassing that one is weighed down by the darkness and oppression.

In my opinion as the grandmother of a 13-year-old, this is not what I want her to read at this age (I note that the website lists this for 12-adult, very surprising to me as I read the book!); the horrific ending would, I am sure, traumatize her as it even shocked me. Although created, I am sure, from a gifted mind, I find this book depressing and frightfully sad-- not feelings I desire to have about fighting the evil in this world.

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This review is fromSolitary - eBook.

Overall Rating:ÃÂ

1 out of 5

waste of time

Date:April 9, 2012

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Location:Wellsvill, OH

Age:45-54

Gender:female

Quality:ÃÂ

1 out of 5

Value:ÃÂ

1 out of 5

Meets Expectations:ÃÂ

1 out of 5

This book was terrible. Maybe for a 6th grader, but not for anyone older than that. I love fiction, all types, but I couldn't even finish this book. I hate books written in first person. Writing is so childish.

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This review is fromSolitary, Solitary Tales Series #1.

Overall Rating:ÃÂ

4 out of 5

I can hardly wait to read the next book!!!

Date:December 12, 2011

Melanie

Gender:female

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5 out of 5

Value:ÃÂ

5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

My rating: 4.5 stars

The first book in The Solitary Tales series starts off right away with an attention gripping preface and while the main plot doesn't begin to show until partway through, I thoroughly enjoyed reading the whole book!

I think Solitary was well written, easy to read, and definitely entertaining! The characters were enjoyable and I liked how the book was written in the first person.

I thought a couple of things in Solitary were weird - like the dog with glowing eyes, the voice from the hole in the cabin, and a few other things; but all of this made the story even more enjoyable!

This isn't the first book that I've read by Travis Thrasher and it won't be the last. The ending to Solitary makes me want to read Gravestone very, very much!

I definitely recommend Solitary if you enjoy a really good read with some weird aspects...

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for my review. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done.*