The Book of Secrets: Part 1

Faith Mitchell

ISBN 10: 1537203215 / ISBN 13: 9781537203218

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

About this Item

Everyone on the Low Country island of St. Pierre knows the story of Big Jack. A haunting island song that has been passed down through the Gullah/Geechee generations tells of the slave and his mysterious book. The song warns any who dare seek out the tome, You'll be cursed if you look.Despite the frightening power of Big Jack's book of secrets, many become obsessed with finding it. One such hunter is Finch Waters, who becomes increasingly entranced with the legend of Big Jack and his book.However, Finch isn't the only person on St. Pierre looking for the book of secrets. An evil force is gathering and will stop at nothing until it has the power of the book for itself.Based on true events, The Book of Secrets weaves Finch's story into a spellbinding, thought-provoking narrative about history, corruption, and salvation.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Book of Secrets: Part 1
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1537203215
• ISBN 13: 9781537203218
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Everyone on the Low Country island of St. Pierre knows the story of Big Jack. A haunting island song that has been passed down through the Gullah/Geechee generations tells of the slave and his mysterious book. The song warns any who dare seek out the tome, “You’ll be cursed if you look.”

Despite the frightening power of Big Jack’s book of secrets, many become obsessed with finding it. One such hunter is Finch Waters, who becomes increasingly entranced with the legend of Big Jack and his book.

However, Finch isn’t the only person on St. Pierre looking for the book of secrets. An evil force is gathering and will stop at nothing until it has the power of the book for itself.

Based on true events, The Book of Secrets weaves Finch’s story into a spellbinding, thought-provoking narrative about history, corruption, and salvation.

About the Author

Faith Mitchell received a doctorate in medical anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley. Her work on health, society, history, and culture has been featured in a variety of publications. The Book of Secrets is her debut novel.