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The Message in the Painted Rock by Tom Blanton

The Message in the Painted Rock by Tom Blanton

Sublime Book Review

TITLE INFORMATION

THE MESSAGE IN THE PAINTED ROCK

Tom Blanton

Black Rose Writing, 151 pages

9781684333547, 10.3.19

BOOK REVIEW

Overall Rating = 4.13

Storyline & Concept = 5

Writing & Delivery = 4

Cover Marketability = 4

Editorial = 3.5

When Arthur Kincaid meets Marya Zamora, a neighbor’s visiting granddaughter, his first reaction is that at least summer vacation won’t be boring even though all his friends are out of town. He never imagines the adventure that will arise from their close observation of an ancient pictograph on the walls of a rock shelter.

The plot and characters are nicely crafted, and Alexander the crow provides just the right touch of humor and snarkiness. Blanton leaves us in little doubt that there are more adventures and mysteries to solve for Arthur and Marya, so let’s hope that the next installment comes sooner rather than later.

Sublime Line: “A fun commingling of Arthurian legend, Spanish conquistadors, and small-town Texas that encourages young readers to overcome their fears and to see the wonder that’s all around them.”

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