Brothers by Kirk Weddell has all the seasoned quietude of a maritime adventure novel. Owen Kerrigan is a weather-worn and embittered lighthouse keeper. He is disillusioned by his past, owing to the estranged relationship he has with his brother, Patrick. He now lives a solitary existence on the coast of Clare Island, tending to the many laborious engagements of a lighthouse keeper and guarding an ancient secret... This short novel expertly develops its setting, in its depictions of the raw elements of a remote Irish coast and even in the humorous exploits of the two young brothers, Ryan and Derry. I loved the pacing in this novel and how quickly the plot progressed, as it doesn't solely rely on the merits of its maritime setting or on the charm of the quiet moments in Owen's life. Brothers is a quick read that I found engaging from the outset and largely enjoyable throughout.
Lois Cudjoe, A LoveReading Ambassador
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I loved this book! Well written and a great story.
I loved this book! Brothers is a story of lost treasure from a Spanish Armada ship beneath a lighthouse, with the strained relationship of two brothers and a romance thrown into the melting pot. I enjoyed this book so much that I was unable to put the book down. I read the whole thing in one sitting. I think that Brothers is the perfect story to read on a cold wet day. Throughout, I enjoyed the intrigue and mystery and there are lots of fantasy aspects included too. Owen is the lightkeeper and is estranged from his brother Patrick. Alone in his lighthouse, Owen devotes his time to hunt for the lost treasure, but an eviction notice forces him to ask his brother for help. Will the brothers reconcile, and will the buried treasure be found?... Read Full Review
