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Somewhere in the night they are singing songs of death...

Colin Ross, twice thwarted in love, once abandoned, quit the mainland for Haven's End, a wounded soul on an idyllic island, seeking to heal his life.

But instead of peace, he is hurled into chaos. Some dark and ancient hatred, some evil force, is unleashed, wreaking vengeance on the islanders, mangling the living and mutilating the dead.

And, as the piercing songs rise to met the roaring wind, Colin Ross, against his will, is sucked into the raging storm.

The book took quite awhile to get going, and there were more than a few times that I felt like slapping Colin Ross across the head. Maybe it was supposed to show how damaged the man was, but at the same time he’s supposed to figure out what’s going on and deal with it. Made for a somewhat split personality. Is he weak, strong, a bit of both?

Still, I did enjoy the story once it got going. The characters were interesting, especially Peg, Colin’s love interest, and her son, Matt. The boy plays a large part in fitting the pieces together. He comes across as an inquisitive, yet not annoying kid.

One thing, I wasn’t crazy about the zombie inclusion. I realize that the book is rather old, written before the zombie craze. Yet it couldn’t help but turn me off somewhat.

So not a great book, but I’ve certainly read worse.