In her memoir Confessions of a Sociopath, M.E. Thomas describes sociopaths as “different from the average person, often in very dangerous or scary ways.” Other traits of sociopaths, according to the Hare Psychopathy checklist, include narcissism, juvenile delinquency, and a lack of empathy. In other words, qualities that make for a terrible friend…but an awesome fictional character. […]
Heidi Schulz’s wickedly funny debut novel, Hook’s Revenge, tells the story of twelve-year-old Jocelyn, daughter of the infamous pirate Captain Hook. Readers will relish Jocelyn’s daring adventures, both on land and at sea, as she attempts to follow in Hook’s formidable footsteps, resisting her grandfather’s efforts to turn her into a fine society lady. Best of all, the long-anticipated swashbuckling sequel, Hook’s […]