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Lädt ... The Grave Artistvon Paula Lynn Johnson
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16-year-old Clare can't stop drawing the bizarre, winged skulls she calls "Sammies". Her psychiatrist assumes the compulsive drawings are just expressions of Clare's grief over her father abandoning her. But then Clare discovers that her Sammies are exact matches for the Death's Head on the grave of Samantha Forsythe, a teen who reportedly fell to her death over two centuries ago.Before long, Clare's drawings morph into cryptic writings that urge her to uncover the truth behind Samantha's death. Together with Neil -- the friend she might be falling for -- Clare scours the local history for clues. She finds that, although Samantha was engaged to a wealthy landowner, there were whispered rumors of her involvement with a younger, biracial man.Soon, Clare is haunted by disturbing dream images -- a mysterious eye, a broken chain -- that point to someone Samantha called her "Dearest". But who is Dearest? And why does Samantha need Clare to find him so badly?Isolated and carrying hidden scars of her own, Clare fears her obsession with Samantha will threaten her sanity and safety. But it seems she has no choice in the matter . . . The Grave Artist is a compelling paranormal murder mystery and a poignant story about loss and what it means thrive in a less-than-perfect reality."Johnson presents a believable, multilayered heroine whose narration is lively and insightful . . . The action is brisk, with a surprising but believable twist near the end. Never stilted or clumsy, this debut novel reads like the work of a far more experienced writer." - Kirkus Reviews Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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While the story equally focuses on the murder mystery we also focus on Clare’s transition after her parents divorce and how it has been affecting her life. The creepy drawings put a strain on her life as she tries to deal with her father’s departure and how to become a happier person. Art not only helps to heal her, but with the help of Neil (friend from art class) she learns to open and express some of the feelings she’s been bottling up inside.
The best thing about this book was the thriller aspect and the author’s attention to detail. It’s as if you could picture these creepy, but beautiful drawings before your eyes. ( )