Deception Island — James Boyle

The authorities say Jason Reynolds' father drowned in a boating accident on Puget Sound, but Jason doesn't believe it. His father was a fishing guide. An accident wasn't likely.

Once in town, he quickly finds evidence that supports his suspicions: files missing from his dad's office; a mysterious photo of an Asian man; and a letter threatening to evict his father unless he stops "acting against the interests of Lundgren Corporation." Lundgren Corporation. The company behind the company town.

And now they turn their attention to Jason.

What follows is a chess match of move and counter move, pitting Jason and his friends against the security forces of Lundgren. The stakes couldn't be higher because Lundgren has proven they will do whatever is necessary to protect the secret on Deception Island.

JAMES BOYLE has previously published three urban fantasy novels: Ni'il: The Awakening, Ni'il: The War Within, and Ni'il: Waking Turtle, as well as numerous short stories and some poetry.

He is a graduate of the University of Oregon and an organizer for the annual South Coast Writers Conference. He writes a blog on writing and the writing life at www.alifewellwritten.wordpress.com.

He lives and writes in Gold Beach, on the south coast of Oregon.