Into the Mist: Silver Hand

I was sent a copy of this ebook as an ARC, and really appreciated the chance to get to read it. Steve Finegan paints amazing word-pictures, and I was quickly drawn deep into the book. Into the Mist: Silver Hand reminded me a lot of The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper and Shamran by Bjarne Reuter in its atmosphere and structure.

Since ItM:SH is the first book in a series, it very much served to set the stage for the coming books, and as such I preferred the 'OtherWorld' aspects of the story to those in 'ThisWorld'. I really, really liked Ellie, and wanted to shake Gabe for being so enamoured by Rachel as to forget about her from time to time. I know that the dark powers of 'ThisWorld' has something to do with that, and am intrigued to see whether this will be explained further in the next book in the series.

Unfortunately the book ended with quite a cliffhanger, which is a major pet peeve of mine, and thus subtracts one star from the rating. Even so, ItM:SH is a thoroughly enjoyable book. ( )

This Author is superb, I loved this book. I can relate to this story because I was picked on in school. Mr Finegan you have a real talent, you will have a great career in this field. Good luck....If you write any other books I would love to read them.....
This story of a boy who has a real connection to different things and people, has challenges of his own. If you get a chance to read this book please do. It is great.....

I really liked this book. Gabe is the new kid in town, suffers from a type of epilepsy, is a loner artist who due to all of these reasons gets bullied at school and by his brother. He meets a tough, young girl who lives next door, goes to his school who believes in the witch in the woods. She is interested in Gabe's art and the connection she senses he has with the witch in the woods. Without going into more story detail I will say that the character buildup is great, the story line is unique and any kid who deals with health issues, loner issues, 'unique' issues, bullying can relate. On a personal note, the fact that his health issues and how they effect him and his family are tied into the fantasy aspect of this tale is great. I have a brother who has epilepsy and I will be lending him my eReader so he can read this book. I look forward to reading book two! Great for any young adult who enjoys urban fantasy.

Received this book from LT Member giveaway. ( )

A new exciting young adult fantasy series recently hit bookshelves in the novel INTO THE MIST: SILVER HAND by Steve Finegan. Just as most thirteen year olds Gabe Wrenn seeks solace from bullies in his imagination. The outcome is a talent for drawing and storytelling that results in the creation of a graphic novel, a novel he shares with no one, until he meets Ellie. Then suddenly his whole world opens up. But with added popularity comes even harsher bullying. You want to know how Gabe navigates the move to a new home, a new school while dealing with an over protective mother and a new doctor. Gabe has epilepsy and the way Steve Finegan explores this aspect of the novel is one of the most interesting parts of the story, although he leaves us wondering if Gabe is traveling between two worlds or if his epilepsy is feeding his fantasy.

This book is the kind of story all ages will enjoy. How can you resist the Brynmor Witch, Lord Corvus or Raven Women? However, I must insert a caveat -- the book finished way before I was ready for it to finish. In my mind the solution to the story’s first problem, the cutting down of the trees in The Woods of Brynmor Park, should have been solved before the next problem arose. In other words there is a jaw dropping cliffhanger.

This is a book I would highly recommend and a series I look forward to reading more off. INTO THE MIST: SILVER HAND introduces us to Gabe Wrenn, and the inspired world he has created for his graphic novel. This was a thrilling read. I can't wait for Steve Finegan's next installment, promised for 2012 BRINGER OF THE DAWN! ( )

Gabe Wrenn is a young boy with epilepsy, who moves to a new house in a new town. His brother treats him like a freak, his mother babies him. All he has is his art. When he meets Ellie, the girl next door, he is drawn into an adventure that brings his art to life. I loved this book, the story moved seamlessly between worlds. I can't wait to read more! ( )