Hawkes Harbor [Paperback]

The legendary author ofThe Outsidersreturns with her first new novel in more than fifteen years!

An orphan and a bastard, Jamie grew up tough enough to handle almost anything. He survived foreign prisons, smugglers, pirates, gunrunners, and shark attacks. But what he finds in the quote town of Hawkes Harbor, Delaware, was enough to drive him almost insaneand change his life forever.

Vampires, pirate and lusty French socialites: now that's a recipe for a good time. Hinton has written an adult novel that can awaken the rough-and-tumble child in anyone. Hinton's ability to engage hasn't faded. The New York Times

A dark, funny, scary, suspenseful tale that will entertain mainstream and adventure/horror readers alike&. The basic elements that made her bookThe Outsidersa long-time bestseller are present in this rousing read. This is a contemporaryTreasure Islandwith a genre-bending twist. Publishers Weekly

I gave myself toHawkes Harborfrom the very first page. I loved the mystery of it. Unfolding so deliberately. And then such horror, I wanted to echo Jaime's fevered plea: Don't let it be dark&Don't let it be dark!'  Bestselling author R. L. Stine

Set in Delaware and spanning the decades from the 1950s to the '70s,HawkesHarboris an adventure tale with plenty of twists, turns and action. San Antonio Express-News

Hinton offers a suspenseful, thought-provoking book, and the cross-genre plot makes for an entertaining read. The Oklahoman

S.E. Hinton, with the publication ofThe Outsiders(1967) at the age of 17, became one of the most important and influential young adult authors of all time. More than thirty years after its release,The Outsidersstill appears on best seller lists. Hinton's other acclaimed works includeThat Was Then This is Now(1971),Rumble Fish(1975) andTex(1979)--all inspired major motion pls£