The Riddles of Epsilon

May 2, 2005
With a title that may make readers think they are headed for a literary journey into the depths of the solar system, Morton-Shaw\x92s debut novel, written diary-style, instead delves into ancient mysteries and secrets (though not without some time travel touches). Jess White moves to the island of Lume with her artist parents after she gets expelled from school for alcohol and drug use. The 14-year-old communicates with her friend Avril via what she believes to be a \x93private\x94 chat room, yet Jess soon receives online messages from a stranger (whom she later discovers to be the titular Epsilon). Under his guidance, Jess finds an abandoned cottage and, buried within it, clues rendered in symbols. By deciphering several of these riddles, she unravels a sinister mystery that threatens her mother\x92s sanity