The Drifter

by Richie Tankersley Cusick

Book Overview

Appearing on 74 bestseller lists in her extraordinary career, Cusick returns with a chilling summer read. In her unique blend of gothic horror and romantic intrigue, Cusick presents a new thriller set on a haunted island retreat where a cool stranger shows his penchant for mystery--and maybe murder.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671887416
• ISBN13: 9780671887414
• Release Date: July 1994
• Publisher: Simon Pulse
• Length: 231 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.2" x 6.8"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

The Drifter

Here is the description on the back of the book: "HORROR HOTEL Glanton House was Carolyn Baxter's new home, the haunted island retreat her widowed mother was determined to transform into an inn. As if in answer to her prayer, tall raven-haired Joss Whitcomb appeared at their door and offered to be the handyman in return for room and board. But Carolyn was wary. Joss was dark, compelling, dangerous. He was still a stranger, even after he saved her mother from a near-fatal accident. And now they were alone together in the eerie house he seemed to know so well. He knew the legend of a jealous sea captain doomed to kill again and again. But did he hear the ghostly whispers echoing through the halls at night? Did he know the unseen eyes that followed her every move? Who was Joss? Why was he here? How could she trust this devastating drifter when she feared for her life..." I just finished reading this book, and now I am kicking myself; I almost didn't read it because the cover makes it look stupid! Boy was I wrong! It takes place in an old house up on the edge of a cliff on an island, where Carolyn and her mom have moved after they inherit it from their aunt Hazel. Carolyn's mom plans to turn it into an Inn, but people don't think that will work because of the creepy stories behind it. Then a drifter named Joss comes along, who asks to stay at the big house and earn his keep by fixing up the place. Joss creeps Carolyn out--but at the same time, she can't seem to pull her eyes away from him--and he sure seems to know a lot about the house.

Richie is the Best!

this was the first book i ever read by RTC and i loved it! You could practically fall in love with the characters. Ever since I read the Drifter i've been collecting all her books and now i have all of them except for El Dia de Los Incents. I really need to get my hands on the new one wich will be comming out soon"the house next door" All RTC's books are great i recommend all of them but especially The Drifter, Summer of Secrets, Trick or Treat, Someone at the Door, and The Lifeguard.

Outrageous!!

This book is one that will spark the attention of anyone looking for a suspense thriller. It has a spooky setting that will leave you wishing you hadn't read it at night, but it's so good, you just can't resist the temptation. Carolyn is a sweet, innocent girl who is interested in the romantic stranger Joss. But is Joss all he seems to be? And what is the real story behind the murderous pirates. Carolyn must find out before it is too late. The ending will surprise anyone. I couldn't put it down and read it in one day. Although this book was not my absolute favorite, I would reccommend it to anyone who loves horror, romance, and mystery.

Wicked good book

I really love Ms. Cusick's writing, and this book is incredible. The characters are all so real, it's like you're actually inside the story. I would recommend it to anyone.

You have to read it!

This bood was great. I liked it better then Someone At The Door. It had so many twist and turns. One min you know what is going to happen and the next you dont. This is one book I know you will love