Mr. Bluestick

by Michael Aloisi

Imaginary friends. Everyone's had them; they're harmless products of childhood. But what if your child's imaginary friend wasn't... imaginary? Worrywart father Tom Boyer has just found the perfect home for his a bigger house in a better neighborhood, with woods in the back for his daughter, Lilly to play in. But the move has been tough on Lilly; there were no kids on the street for Lilly to play with. The summer was going to be miserable. So when she finds a fascinating friend in Mr. Bluestick -- a mysterious man who wears a full tuxedo, and carries a glowing blue cane while living in the woods, Tom is amused...until he awakes one night with the woods on fire and Lilly, missing...

332 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2006

About the author

Michael Aloisi is a national bestselling author of more than a dozen books. His nonfiction work includes the official biographies of film legends Tom Savini and Kane Hodder, as well as A Life With Ghosts, co-written with Steve Gonsalves. He is currently collaborating with Danielle Harris and Linnea Quigley.

In fiction, Michael has written several novels and short story collections, including Pieces, named an “Essential Read” by Rue Morgue Magazine, and the upcoming Willow Circle. Writing under the pen name Michael Gore, he has released four horror collections, including Halloween Haven. His work has been adapted into a reality series and a documentary film, and translated into multiple languages. An original screenplay he wrote has been acquired by a legendary producer and is currently in development.

Michael holds a BFA in Film Directing and an MFA in Creative Writing. He runs Dark Ink Publishing and lives in New England.

Reviews

[Kari Costa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great book...definetly kept you wanting to read it as your got into the book...started off a little slow...don't give up, becuase this book is great!