The Right Kind of
Fool by Sarah Loudin Thomas
Loyal, a thirteen year old deaf boy is swimming in a river
when he notices some unusual activity which turns out to be related to a
murder. Scared, he goes up the mountain
to retrieve his estranged father from his cabin. His father works with the sheriff to piece
together the clues of the murder. This
is the beginning of a most unusual summer of growth for Loyal and his family.
Sarah Loudin Thomas creates a world containing the most
interesting and realistic characters.
They lingered in my thoughts after the story was over. I especially enjoyed reading about the
changes in Loyal’s father, Creed.
Her weaving of different threads of the plot kept my
interest sustained in the story. The
events did not seem contrived, but very possible, as the mystery unfolded.
Because I grew up in West Virginia, this story felt a little
like going home for a visit. I really
enjoyed reading it and think readers who enjoy historical fiction will want to
read this, too. I am grateful to the
publisher for a free copy in exchange for my honest opinions.
