A Stranger Came Ashore: A Story of Suspense

That is how it all begins. the stringer is Finn Learson, a young and handsome man who seems to be the only survivor of the wreck. Finn Learson is charming and generous, and the Henderson family gladly give him shelter. Only young Robbie Henderson does not trust Finn Learson and his oddly unsettling secret smile. Robbie is sure that he is hiding something. The clues Robbie finds are mysterious: Finn Learson's love of dancing: an ancient gold coin that Finn gives to the family: strange omens in the ashes of a fire; and beautiful young Elspecth Henderson's increasingly odd behavior. Then, in one frightening moment, Robbie recalls his grandfather's warning and discovers at last the terrible, incredible truth about FinnLearson. And Robbie know it's up to him to save his sister...before it's too late. --An ALA Notable Children's Book