The Library

by Robin White

Standing on the highest point of Moore Island was the library. A converted fort from the civil war, it’s neglect has led to a dangerous decay. Almost forgotten, it has suddenly become the focus of the town’s council. They want to demolish the library and build a mall – and the mafia has even more ambitious plans.
Only a few oppose the renovation and the old library seems destined for destruction. But after a tragic car accident involving a beloved teacher, one accident after another befalls the little island. Fear strengthens its grip on the town after the only bridge to the mainland is destroyed. Rumors add to the hysteria as people begin to mysteriously disappear.
It is Lance, a high school senior and his two sisters that begin to piece together the real intent of the library. To save the town, they must save the library – but does it want their help?
The Library is a multi-level book of old vs. new. At its heart is a reverent nod of respect to authors’ long past. White weaves their inspiration and view on humanity into the common tales of human nature – where there is only one author.

400 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 4, 2023

Reviews

[Madison Rhodes · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is a creative concept and an example of great storytelling. I really appreciate how it incorporates classic literature into modern storytelling in an engaging way. However, there are major editing errors throughout the entire novel that make it difficult to read at times. The ending was also disappointing because some (what I would consider) major loose ends were not tied up. I’m all for a cliffhanger, but that is not how I would describe this ending. This would have been a 5 star read for me if it hadn’t been for the numerous grammatical, spelling, other editing errors, and poor ending.