The Rusted Lantern

by Bill Patterson

Hold onto your surfboard! The Rusted Lantern is about to take you on a wild ride through time! Follow teenage surfer Jason Hanson as he embarks on an edge-of-your-seat adventure after stumbling upon an ancient boat dock lantern high up Sunset Cliffs. What starts as a simple discovery quickly turns into a heart-pumping journey through the past where he uncovers the fate of his long lost mother. But this is not your ordinary time-travel story - Jason faces off against a ruthless pirate lord, encounters seductive and deadly sirens, and receives help from a mysterious mermaid who claims to have known his mother. Written with vibrant descriptions and impeccable attention to detail, you will feel like you are right there alongside Jason as he fights menacing sea thugs, searches for truth, and finds unexpected romance in the most unexpected of ways. The Rusted Lantern seamlessly weaves historical facts with fanciful fiction to create a tapestry of fantasy that will have you hooked from the very first page. This coming-of-age mystery is not just for young adults, but for readers of all ages who crave a pulse-pounding adventure full of romance, danger, and excitement. Get ready to lose yourself in The Rusted Lantern!

190 pages, Paperback

Published February 21, 2023

About the author

Bill Patterson is a husband, father, grandfather and friend living in Vero Beach, Florida. He is a salesman and a son of a salesman who grew up hearing "nothing ever happened until someone sold something." and similar pronouncements.

In 2019, Bill graduated from the grind to the greens. In 2023, he published his first book to help the children and grandchildren to learn from this experience and to laugh a little bit.

Reviews

[Robert Shield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Time Travel, Pirates, and Mermaids!

Take a journey around old San Diego bay with a modern surfer who gets drawn in to an adventure of love and danger. Who wouldn’t want to make this journey?