Gee, Maurice. The Limping Man.

Gee, Maurice.      The Limping Man.   

Orca  2011  195p  18.00 978-1-55469-216-3 

hs     Fantasy           G     

The “Limping Man” saps characters’ will, leaving

them powerless with love for him even as his cruelties multiply.           

“Limping Man” is the final book of the “Salt” trilogy.  There are several story

lines. One story revolves around Hari and Pearl’s grandson Ben, who has been

raised by his grandparents, but doesn’t fit well in their world or his father’s

world (with the people).  Another story returns to the burrows, where Hana’s

mother dies, choosing to swallow poison than die in the great witch-burning. 

Hana seeks revenge on the Limping Man, who caused her mother’s death.  She must

try to discover the Limping Man’s power source, which permits him to control

minds, before he destroys them all.

 “Limping Man” is reminiscent of “Salt,” the first book in the series. 

The theme of a small group overcoming oppression/prejudice provides a common thread

throughout all three volumes.  “Limping Man” stands alone, but is better in

context. 

Fans of the dystopian series and genre will devour this quick read.

            Welliver, Hilary