Labyrinth

L.B. Milano
Mundania Press (2006)
ISBN 9781594263644
Reviewed by Leslie Granier for Reader Views (3/07)


Mourningkill is a small, boring town. Or so it seems. Unbeknownst to its residents, there are secret cults and an ancient prophecy which is on the verge of being fulfilled. At the center of it all is Weeping Stone, a castle that was believed to have been deserted long ago. When an angry bus driver strands a group of young female campers on the side of the road, a chain of events so incredible and mysterious is unleashed, leaving Angie, a teenage girl, and Alex, a police detective, in great danger because of something they have in common. In order to uncover the truth, Alex must resolve several painful events from his past. He must also work with Angie's mother Kim to unravel the mysteries of what is really happening in this town.

I highly recommend "Labyrinth" to all mystery and adventure lovers. Females will especially enjoy it since there is also a lot of romance in it. This book captured my attention from the onset and held it throughout. I loved Milano's descriptive writing style. I could easily visualize the scenery that was being described. Her vivid depiction of each character's feelings seemed to jump from the pages and went straight to my heart. I especially felt for Alex who finally learned of his heritage after denying himself from loving others because of secrets he never understood. The hatred and bitterness he felt towards his mother who abandoned him at birth and left him to die in a garbage dumpster was so heart wrenching I almost cried.

The twist at the very end was unexpected. However, I do have one question. When Angie and Alex lost their birthmarks, did all of the other changelings lose theirs? If so, who would the latest descendant of the Mad Monk try to victimize if it was the birthmark that helped him identify who his victims would be?

"Labyrinth" is a book that focuses on family ties - both those that are obvious and those that have been kept hidden. Milano emphasizes that it is the love of family that gives us the strength to accomplish seemingly impossible challenges. This book was well-written in both style and content. I look forward to reading more of L.B. Milano's works.

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