Adrian mckinty is a writer that is fond of writing his books in series format. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. They are science fiction young adult novels set in new york, in ireland and on the fictional planet altair. Mckinty, previously known for adult crime novels, brings an attuned ear for dialogue and a taut pacing to his first ya outing, the launch title in. Adrian mckinty was born and grew up in belfast, northern ireland. The lighthouse land the lighthouse trilogy by adrian mckinty 0810993619 9780810993617 the ugly dachshund the lighthouse and land adrian mckinty yaficmckinty thirteenyear. Would you ever listen to anything by adrian mckinty again. Adrian mckinty is an edgar awardwinning crime novelist from belfast, northern ireland. The first in a new epic scifi series, perfect for fans of orson scott cards ender books or philip pullmans his dark materials introducing the first young adult novel from crime. In the mid 1990s he moved to new york and found work in bars, bookstores, and building sites, finally becoming a high school english teacher in denver, colorado. From an acclaimed crime novelist comes the second book in this inventive scifi trilogy. The lighthouse land is an interesting book, but probably not quite in my most epic page turners of all time list, but very few make it anyway.
However i am still going to read the rest of the series for lack of reading material. Adrian mckinty became a published author in 1997 with the novel orange rhymes with everything. In the mid 1990s he moved to new york and found work in bars, bookstores and building sites, finall. Adrian mckinty, called one of his generations leading talents by publishers weekly, is the author of many highly regarded crime novels for adults. One of the book series he has written is known as the lighthouse trilogy. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. He attended oxford university on a full scholarship where he studied philosophy. Well the next book because i bought these two in 2 for 1 sale.
The start of an epic scifi trilogy with an unforgettable heroin the first book of this series from acclaimed crime fiction writer adrian mckinty, jamie oneill and. The books of adrian mckinty including the sean duffy series, michael forsythe series and the lighthouse trilogy featuring the upcoming book rain dogs. Introducing the first young adult novel from crime fiction writer adrian mckinty, whose adult books have been called unputdownable washington post. The lighthouse war audiobook, written by adrian mckinty. While lighthouse land has an interesting concept, i think its probably for the younger readers of ya novels in 67th grades, and it certainly is not a book id suggest for a reluctant reader. It was the first instalment of what became known as his michael forsythe trilogy. And i have listened to sean duffy series and will listen to more of mckintys crimethrillers. Below is a list of adrian mckintys books in order of when they were first published. Adrian mckinty, gerard doyle, blackstone audio, inc books. When they take up residence in the islands lighthouse, jamie discovers that he has acquired some otherworldly responsibiliti.
This thrilling sequel to the lighthouse land is packed with even more adventure, battles, and humor than its predecessor, and secures adrian. The lighthouse war is adrian mckintys heartpounding sequel to the lighthouse land, and is part of his lighthouse trilogy for young adults. Introducing the first young adult novel from crime fiction writer adrian mckinty whose adult books have been called unputdownable washington post, exceptional san francisco chronicle, and profoundly satisfying booklistthis is the start of an epic scifi trilogy with an unforgettable hero. Adrian mckinty books list of books by author adrian mckinty. He has been shortlisted for the dagger award, anthony award, theakston award and has won the ned. Introducing the first young adult novel from crime fiction writer adrian mckintywhose adult books have been called unputdownable washington post, exceptional san francisco chronicle, and.
The island has a secret, locked in the top of its ancient lighthouse, and discovering it will send jamie on an interstellar mission that could change the course of his life, and the universe, forever. The lighthouse war is adrian mckinty s heartpounding sequel to the lighthouse land, and is part of his lighthouse trilogy for young adults. This sequel to the lighthouse land is better than the first. Publishers weekly this thoughtprovoking scifi adventure offers universal appeal, excitement, and a oneofakind hero whose courage and compassion will inspire any reader. Adrian mckinty was born in carrickfergus, northern ireland.
The lighthouse land the lighthouse trilogy by adrian mckinty 0810993619 9780810993617 the ugly dachshund the lighthouse and land adrian mckinty yafic mckinty thirteenyearold jamie is overjoyed when a bequest sends him and his mother to live on an irish island, where he and his newfound friend ramsay travel back in time to help a young. The lighthouse trilogy book three by adrian mckinty and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See all books authored by adrian mckinty, including the cold cold ground, and the chain, and more on. He studied politics and philosophy at oxford before moving to america in the early 1990s. Adrian mckinty is an irish writer of crime and mystery novels and young adult fiction, best known for his sean duffy novels. The lighthouse trilogy, book 2 audiobook by adrian mckinty. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The heartpounding sequel to the lighthouse land jamie oneill is back on earth, where no one but his best friend ramsay knows hes the hero of a great war that saved an alien nation. The books are fictional young adult books that are set in a fictional planet known as altair, in new york and ireland. The lighthouse trilogy, book 1 audiobook by adrian mckinty. The lighthouse land lighthouse trilogy adrian mckinty on. Adrian mckinty audiobooks download instantly today. I am a big adrian mckinty fan and certainly had higher hopes for this book.
Download the lighthouse land the lighthouse trilogy and read the lighthouse land. Introducing the first young adult novel from crime fiction writer adrian mckintywhose adult books have been called unputdownable washington post, exceptional san francisco. The lighthouse land abrams, 2006 is the first installment. A small group of mostly german nudists lives an extreme backtonature existence on the remote island of kabakon. He is a winner of the edgar award, the ned kelly award, the barry.
Land is packed with even more adventure, battles, and humor than its predecessor, and secures adrian mckintys place. Dec 22, 2010 download or stream the lighthouse land. This thrilling sequel to the lighthouse land is packed with even more adventure, battles, and humor than its predecessor, and secures adrian mckinty s place as one of science fictions most exciting new voices. The lighthouse trilogy, book 1 adrian mckinty author, gerard doyle narrator, blackstone audio, inc. Now hes back to being a kid with one arm, no girlfriend, and a band that plays bad songs about intergalactic romance. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Introducing the first youngadult novel from crime fiction writer adrian mckintywhose adult books have been called unputdownable washington post, exceptional san francisco. The start of an epic scifi trilogy with an unforgettable hero in the first book of this series from acclaimed crime fiction writer adrian mckinty, jamie o neill and his mother set out for a new. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download. The first in a new epic scifi series, perfect for fans of orson scott card s ender books or philip pullman s his dark materials introducing the first young adult novel from crime fiction writer adrian mckinty, whose adult books have been called unputdownable washington post, exceptional san francisco chronicle, and profoundly satisfying booklist. Introducing the first young adult novel from crime fiction writer adrian mckinty, whose adult. Its certainly better than the random average to poor book out there, but simply wasnt up to the standard mckinty type book i have become accustomed to. They are science fiction young adult novels set in new york city, in ireland and on the fictional planet altair. The lighthouse land lighthouse trilogy, book 1 by adrian mckinty.
The lighthouse trilogy is a set of three books by irish author adrian mckinty. Oct 01, 2006 the first in a new epic scifi series, perfect for fans of orson scott cards ender books or philip pullmans his dark materials introducing the first young adult novel from crime fiction writer adrian mckinty, whose adult books have been called unputdownable washington post, exceptional san francisco chronicle, and profoundly satisfying booklist. Jamie oneill is back on earth, where no one but his best friend ramsay knows hes the h. Introducing the first young adult novel from crime fiction writer adrian mckintywhose adult books have been called. The island has a secret, locked in the top of its ancient lighthouse, and discovering it will send jamie on an interstellar mission that could change the course of his life, and the universe. The lighthouse war by adrian mckinty overdrive rakuten. Buy a cheap copy of the lighthouse land book by adrian mckinty. In the mid 1990s he moved to new york and found work in bars, bookstores and building sites, finally becoming a high school english teacher in denver, colorado. The lighthouse land is the first thrilling installment in an epic trilogy of unlikely heroes, great battles, and the linked fate of two worlds. When jamies mother inherits a small island, and moves her lit. Mckinty, previously known for adult crime novels, brings an attuned ear for dialogue and a taut pacing to his first ya outing, the launch title in the lighthouse trilogy.
The lighthouse land lighthouse trilogy mckinty, adrian on. Living first in harlem, he found employment as a construction worker, barman, and bookstore clerk. The lighthouse land by adrian mckinty overdrive rakuten. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. With the help of a mysterious object he discovers in the islands old lighthouse, jamie sets out on a dangerous mission that will change the course of his life, and possibly the universe, forever. Adrian mckinty released 11 novels before releasing the cold cold ground in 2012. His debut crime novel dead i well may be was published in 2003. Introducing the first young adult novel from crime fiction writer adrian mckintywhose. The start of an epic scifi trilogy with an unforgettable heroin the first book of this series from acclaimed crime fiction writer adrian mckinty, jamie o neill and his mother set out for a new home on an island off the coast of ireland, a windswept place inherited from a longlost relative. Tautly paced and brilliantly imagined, this novel will thrill scifi fans eager for new heroes and new worlds to explore.
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