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See No Evil (Rustic Knoll Bible Camp) Paperback – May 4, 2015

by Mary L. Hamilton (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 34 ratings
Christian fiction for Middle Grade / Young Adults. Steven Miller guards a dark secret. Dad drilled into Steven that blindness should never be used as an excuse. So when Steven finds an old triathlon medallion among Dad's belongings, he's inspired to follow in his footsteps. Maybe it'll quiet the guilt he's carried since Dad's death three years ago. While Steven continues his triathlon training during his final summer at camp, a serious illness keeps Rustic Knoll's beloved Nurse Willie from managing her clinic. When Steven teams up with his friend Claire to encourage Willie's recovery, his feelings for Claire grow beyond friendship. But his buddy, Dillon, has started down a dangerous path that Steven knows all too well. Can he keep his friend from falling into that sin without exposing his own past?
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  1. Book 3 of 3
    Rustic Knoll Bible Camp
  2. Print length
    198 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    May 4, 2015
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.45 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    193870861X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1938708619
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Mary L. Hamilton grew up at a camp in southern Wisconsin much like the setting for her Rustic Knoll novels. She led a support discussion group for young teen girls dealing with overwhelming pain, and has enjoyed working with her church's youth group in numerous ways. Mary and her husband, Wayne, raised three incredible kids who are now grown. She and Wayne live in Texas where they enjoy opening their home to young people for Bible study, pancakes and her special recipe waffles.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HopeSprings Books (May 4, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 198 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 193870861X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1938708619
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.45 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 34 ratings

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Mary L. Hamilton

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Mary L. Hamilton began her novel-writing career with a series of novels for young teens and tweens. The Rustic Knoll Bible Camp series is set at a Christian youth camp, much like the camp where she grew up in southern Wisconsin. More recently, she has turned to writing adult mystery/suspense. She released her first mystery, Pendant, under the name M L Hamilton, but has since gone back to using her full name.

Mary initially wrote inspirational articles and a few devotional pieces. She also published a Christmas play titled, "Homespun Angel," before turning to novels.

When not writing, Mary enjoys knitting, spending time with her family, and a little amateur photography. You can see some of her work on Instagram where her handle is @maryhamiltonbooks.

She and her husband make their home in Texas.

You can find more about Mary at www.maryhamiltonbooks.com. Her facebook author page can be located here: www.facebook.com/maryhamiltonbooks

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  • Renee and Bruce Severson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, intriguing and entertaining!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2015
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    “SEE NO EVIL” was a very enjoyable book – the last of the series and well put together.
    Steven (born blind) was one of the main characters in the first two books and he had the lead role in this book.
    It was interesting to read about his reactions throughout the series, but this book really brought out his personality and showed his responses as a blind boy.
    Clair was also fun to follow. She was another important figure in all three episodes. If it wasn’t their last year at camp, she could easily be the next main character for a new story.
    This was a story from the male perspective. All the action was centered around how Steven saw the camp, how he reacted to camp, friends, his mother and the death of his dad.
    Zeke was a good preacher and didn’t change positions or personality throughout all three books. The sermons he preached made not only the campers think, but also those who read the book. How he got his points across was cool. These sermons tied the whole story together well.
    Having never been to a religious camp, the books made it sound like a lot of fun.
    This book was enjoyable, intriguing and entertaining. I couldn’t put it down. I would highly recommend the whole series not only for teens, but also as good reading for adults.
    I received a complimentary copy of this book from the Publisher in exchange for my honest review.
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  • Julie C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Vision, Timeless Message
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2015
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    Best of the series in my opinion. If you haven't read the other two, do! Mary Hamilton did a great job helping the reader"see" through a blind teenager's world. Her descriptions were anazing. Great story with several good life lessons. Not just for teens...her trilogy kept this adult turning the pages.
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  • CBTT
    4.0 out of 5 stars and he has a dirty little secret he is unwilling to share
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2015
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    Stephen Miller has a lot on his mind; his upcoming senior year of high school, a three-year old load of guilt, and a visual impairment that won't go away. With a week at Rustic Knoll Bible Camp, he'll reconnect with old friends, especially Claire, maybe recruit a triathlon partner and hopefully regain his bearings. He recruits his old pal, Dylan for the triathlon, and they begin training using a tandem bike and a tether. By finishing the race, he'll prove to everyone he can overcome his visual impairment and in some way atone for the part he thinks he played in his father's death. But obstacles mount. His feelings for Claire take him sideways, and he has a dirty little secret he is unwilling to share.

    See No Evil provides an interesting glimpse of the struggles of a teenage boy coping with blindness. Typical of Mary Hamilton, powerful spiritual lessons are woven into the story. She doesn't shy away from the pervasive issue of pornography, and the discussion questions at the end of the book are excellent.
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  • Kelsey Bryant
    5.0 out of 5 stars Careful Handling of a Sensitive Topic
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2016
    See No Evil is a fitting, bittersweet close to the Rustic Knoll series. I grew attached to these realistic characters---especially Steven, Claire, Nurse Willie, and even Dillon. Each of them feel like people I've known.

    Because of the pornography issue that's dealt with in this book, I was unsure how much I would actually enjoy reading it. But I was nicely surprised. The issue is talked about, yes, but never is there anything explicit, and it seems touched on as little as possible---just enough to prove how wrong it is and how boys can fight the temptation. This makes it a powerful book for young people who face these issues.

    What took up more of the story was, among other things, Steven's triathlon training and his blindness, Steven and Claire's battle to save Nurse Willie, and Zeke's wonderful Bible talks for the kids, which impact Steven throughout the week. The characters are drawn deftly, even to where teens can relate to them. The writing is descriptive---you feel like you're sweating in the heat the characters are experiencing, you feel the pain of their injuries, you understand their hurts and discouragement. There's always fun and adventure, too.

    I hope this and the other Rustic Knoll books find their way into the hands of many young teens! They are entertaining, relatable, and packed with important messages.
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  • BusyCat
    3.0 out of 5 stars For Parents of Teens
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2015
    This book deals with the topic of pornography and sexual temptation. Mary's presentation of the youth camp was strong on sensory impressions and quietly realistic. I felt as if I had been there. Steven seemed the real villain to me, not his friend Dillon, because of his actions. This made it seem there wasn't a hero to root for, but that's true to life sometimes. I did feel that Nurse Willie was a completely boring whiner who selfishly made kids tend to her needs while she splayed her personal disappointments on them. I hadn't read the previous books, so perhaps I don't understand why they cared so much about her. The story wasn't really my thing, because the subject matter doesn't interest me. However, I know many Christians are deeply conscious of sexting and virtual temptations and would find this book excellent to give their kids, or to read themselves.
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