I loved it. I could feel the kid's paranoia. Way to go, Lois!! ( )

When Cam lost his father, he became the man of the house. Now the man who killed his father seems to be following him, his sister, and his mother around. In the midst of school, work, caring for his sister, and helping his mother as much as he can, Cam becomes obsessed with protecting his family and figuring out why Bryan Klausen is following him around town. Cam's obsession and paranoia are palpable as he is constantly looking over his shoulder and waiting for the man to appear in the shadows. Tension is defused extremely quickly when Cam realizes Klausen's intentions are not malicious, though the presence of the tension through most of the plot will engage even reluctant readers. It does a fairly good job of offering an accurate portrayal of the grieving process and addresses not only how it feels to lose a parent, but how it feels to take one away as well. ( )

To read my review:http://bookvacations.wordpress.com/2011/03/23/arc-review-beyond-repair-by-lois-peterson/ ( )