Mateguas Island, Linda Watkins... Suspense and Native Abenaki lore !

Mateguas Island by author Linda Watkins is suspenseful and intriguing! Once you start reading you may not want to be interrupted to put it down. It took a bit for me to warm up to Karen. After Bill loses his job and the money is all gone, an old aunt leaves her island home to Bill. You would think Karen would be happy to find a rescue after she and Bill have lost their beautiful home and all the comforts she has become accustomed to having.
Karen does not like this island or the way the atmosphere makes her feel. And what about the beautiful young school teacher, Maggie??
The twins Terri and Sophie find a hidden box in the back of their closet. It is locked, and with not one but two locks! They devise a plan to get the box opened.
This book is filled with family emotions, love, betrayal, and Native Abenaki spirits. The island is isolated and remote with many hidden secrets and mystical events. Very good reading!