Logan's Hill: The Blood Brothers of the Night.

Logan's Hill: The Blood Brothers of the Night

John M. Scanlan

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ISBN 9780975540527, $24.95

In my younger days, it seems as though things were not as complicated as they are today. I wish that I had lived in a small town like Circleville. Everyone knows everybody and so it seems, people look out for one another. That's the kind of childhood I would have wanted, except I would not want to endure the things that these kids in Logan's Hill come up against. Sadly it happens everyday.

The novel begins with some kids initiating their friends into a boys' club called Blood Brothers of the Night. Remember blood brothers? Where you would prick your finger and make it bleed and then rub it on the other person's bleeding thumb? Back then it was sort of safe, now I would be worried about catching something deadly sharing blood with someone else! Anyway, as the story goes on about the young men, we learn about Kevin Kiley and his two adult friends he calls Goons. Why? I haven't a clue, as I am not sure it was even explained in the story. Maybe it was, maybe I just missed it. That would be because I couldn't wait until the end to find out what happens. Kevin and his goons are on the run from New York City where they killed a policeman. They come upon a small town (Circleville) in which they need to get gas. Thus begins the coming together of everyone in this once quiet town. Something about a black bag being left in the gas station bathroom, a boy named Alex who just wants so badly to keep the bag, and Kevin and Goons who badly need to get this bag back. The Blood Brothers are definitely in danger. What do they do about it? The story just comes full circle, as the criminals meet the brotherhood and the ending is just so wonderful. The author kept it simple. That was what I liked the best.

I would recommend "Logan's Hill: The Blood Brothers of the Night" to teens and adults. It is written with both mystery and fascination. The story kept me reading on and eagerly awaiting the end to see what happens. I was pleasantly pleased with the story and the author. Marines can definitely read and write!