who discovers he has magical powers passed down through generations. When the David situation becomes a crisis, Jared can't ignore his true nature any longer. Trickster is based on a series of novels by Eden Robinson, which tell the story of a teenager from Kitimat B.C. Haisla/Heiltsuk novelist EDEN ROBINSON is the author of a collection of short stories written when she was a Goth called Traplines, which won the Winifred Holtby Prize in the UK.

He also still hears the Trickster in his head, and other voices too.

An indigenous activist and writer, Mave smothers him with pet names and hugs, but she is blind to the real dangers that lurk around them-the spirits and supernatural activity that fill her apartment.Īs the son of a Trickster, Jared is a magnet for magic, whether he hates it or not-he sees ghosts, he sees the monster moving underneath his Aunt Georgina's skin, he sees the creature that comes out of his bedroom wall and creepily wants to suck his toes. And he's got to get his grades up, find a job that doesn't involve weed cookies, and somehow live peacefully with his Aunt Mave, who has been estranged from the family ever since she tried to 'rescue' him as a baby from his mother. 25.00 Other Sellers on Amazon Add to Cart 31.95 + 5.10 shipping Sold by: jwbasilbooks See Clubs Not in a club Learn more See this image Follow the Author Eden Robinson Return of the Trickster (Trickster Trilogy) Hardcover 397 ratings Book 3 of 3: The Trickster trilogy See all formats and editions Kindle 11. Trickster is based on the bestselling trilogy of novels by Eden Robinson, Trickster tells the story of Jared, an Indigenous teen struggling to keep his. And his mother, Maggie, a living, breathing badass as well as a witch, can't protect him like she used to because he's moved away from Kitimat to Vancouver for school.Įven though he's got a year of sobriety under his belt (no thanks to his enabling, ever-partying mom), Jared also struggles with the temptation of drinking. But his troubles are not over: now he's being stalked by David, his mom's ex-a preppy, khaki-wearing psycho with a proclivity for rib-breaking.

In an effort to keep all forms of magic at bay, Jared, 17, has quit drugs and drinking.

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