Intersections: A Queens Story; Book One: Finding Igor

by Frederick Alimonti

Two middle-schoolers, Richie and Samantha, find themselves “invited” by their eccentric neighbor into a dimension of enchanted artifacts, only to find themselves called to a secret mission into the past to save the soul of the very neighbor who invited them in the first place. Their travels will take them back in time, including into the jungles of Vietnam, where a message from a lost son can bring peace to the father he left behind. Join them and their friends as they journey into the magical Intersection, deal with local bullies, and learn that friendship is perhaps the greatest magic of all.

203 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 23, 2023

Reviews

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first heard about this book on my hometown FB page. After reading the description and also having grown up in Whitestone during the 60's & 70's, I couldn't wait to read it. The story begins with the hometown feel I expected and wanted. When the real meat of the book begins and it becomes less of an embellished biographical story, I was worried I would lose interest. I was wrong - I became vested in the story as the local flavor was still there enough for me to visually imagine, in my mind, being there myself. If you remember and liked the Sci-Fi show Warehouse 13, you will enjoy the story as it takes on elements of that show(in my opinion). Get the book and enjoy it as much as I did.

[Sherry Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Igor, an eccentric old man who lives in Whitestone Queens has a lot of secrets. When a couple of middle-school kids named Samantha and Richie decide to follow him one night, they discover a place full of enchanted artifacts that transport them to various points in history. Little do they know that the things they see will eventually help the old man find peace.

That objects can transmit memories from the past to receptive individuals is a fascinating idea. Much like the Warehouse 13 television series. It adds an element of intrigue. Intersections is a well-written, fast-paced story of friendship and loyalty with a sprinkle of paranormal activity. Recommended for middle-grade readers and older.