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Canary and the Mothman (Canary Trilogy Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Emory Moon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 91 ratings
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An inspired-by-true-events tale of Jesse a young boy growing up in Georgia's rural Blue Ridge Mountains and burdened with the "family secret".Jesse is pressured to keep the secret through intimidation, threats and violence but ultimately it's the SILENCE that proves his most difficult adversary. Jesse begins his journey on his family's farm during WW2 and winds his way through the bluffs, backroads and hollows of that nostalgic time searching for answers to questions he doesn't know how to ask. All the while... wondering…doubting...seeking….Jesse learns numerous lessons along the road a few the-easy-way but most the-hard-way. He encounters many friends (Chameleons) but only few foes (Owls). It's not until many years later he begins to learn that his youthful certainty was merely his inability to distinguish the Chameleons (foes) from the Owls (friends).Join Jesse as he struggles to comprehend his FAMILY'S WAY while attempting to obtain (Owlness) or answers to his family's secrets as he comes of age in this tragic tale of SILENCE. Find out how Jesse, an Owl at heart, becomes a Canary instead but for the SILENCE. Don't be like Jesse. He can only wish that he'd spoken up...
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    Canary Trilogy
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    253 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    October 31, 2020
  6. File size
    1780 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08L45B9YX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ FowlBird Publishing (October 31, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 31, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1780 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 253 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 91 ratings

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3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
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Carrie M
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm hooked
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2022
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I didn't realize that this was the first book to a series until I got to the end. WOW was I surprised. Not I can't wait for book 2 that isn't out yet!!!!!
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Cynthia
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful but flawed
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2021
Ok, first of all this is an absolutely wonderful, enthralling read. I was captured from the start and now can't wait until the next edition is released. Jesse, Locke and Granny are characters you won't soon forget. The plot is mesmerizing and written in such a detailed way you can feel yourself there with them. I so wanted to give this book five stars. However there are inconsistencies. For instance, Jesse is supposed to be an eight year old boy. At times it says he appears to be around ten but a child nonetheless. At one point in the story he's talking about how much bigger Locke is than him...over 250 pounds to his 135. An eight year old boy who weighs 135 pounds and chops down trees, climbs, and does all sorts of things with ease. It has him weighing in at adult weight, doing adult action but again and again says he's a child. I realize children back then grew up quicker, especially children in his situation but Jesse seems far larger and more advanced for his years. Or is this a mistake? Something overlooked by the author? Also for a child who weighs 135 he certainly eats very little, has his food stolen and is forced by Granny to miss meals as punishment. So it makes me wonder.
Still this is a great read. I found myself longing to get back to it when I had to put it down. I really enjoyed it and will be sure to read the next one as soon as I can.
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Joshua Berry
5.0 out of 5 stars Out of my comfort zone.
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2023
This southern gothic was out of my comfort zone, I usually read contemporary romance, but I couldn’t put it down! The villains are scarily realistic and you love to hate them. The MC’s journey is one you hope finds a happy ending…read to find out!
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caufeegal
2.0 out of 5 stars Left hanging
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2021
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The storyline was great until the last chapters. It took a weird turn and ended leaving you to wait until the next book. No waiting for me. I’ll gladly let the story go, since clearly the author did that anyway in the last chapters.
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Laura
3.0 out of 5 stars southern gothic
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2021
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The Canary and the Mothman (love the cover, by the way) is a creepy Southern Gothic with a story that I found compelling up to about halfway through the book. To me, the story became less interesting as the main character grew up.
Like many indy books, this book needs an editor. There are flashes of excellent writing, the characters are well-developed, and the “voice” of the narrator is engaging. I liked the way the author built up the setting and the family dynamics. Even though I had an idea about where the story was going, I felt compelled to read on and find out for sure.
However, the writing is uneven, sometimes overdone or clumsy, and the latter part of the book suffers from the author’s decision to switch from first to third person and to break the story line into choppy, confusing glimpses rather than a linear series of events.
4 people found this helpful
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June
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2023
This is a gothic thriller that will keep you reading. We learn all about Jesse and his need to keep his family secrets.
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L. Lowe
4.0 out of 5 stars Hmmmmm
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2021
Well. I'm not quite sure what to do here. This was a tough read in that it involves child abuse in may forms, including sexual abuse. But the first half is very well written. Very readable and very engaging. The characters are vivid and real, though the age, education, and thought processes of Jesse don't really match up. I want more from this. It ended with a "to be continued" so I'm not really sure what happened.
I enjoyed reading history about areas of my home state. I do love when I can google something from the book and get actual pictures. I'm interested in reading more about what true events inspired this story.
The second part of the book kind of broke apart and started switching POVs and went for a ride on the crazy train. I concentrated and tried to follow and connect the dots after each chapter, but I'm not entirely sure where it was going. I'll follow this author in case there is another book or follow up. I'm invested now and I want to know!!
Four stars because it is a really good book up until the last third.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Family ties can be dangerous to your health
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2021
A childhood is a time for learning about the world around you. Jesse has one that will taunt his self esteem and family ties forever. Small town, limited exposure to anyone outside of direct family members is taboo. Granny, the Mafioso type ruler of his unit dictates the "rules" and punishments to her daughter, and three grandchildren. Locke is Granny's "perfect" son with terrifying appetites. Jesse survives and finally escapes to find the world is something he doesn't quite know how to handle. Very intense reading, some difficult scenes but necessary for the story. Loved the dialogue, characters, even the creepy ones, and the question of morality that happens to go unbounded. The next in series is sure to draw the reader into this historical fiction with a very spastic shudder!
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