Tricksters

Three strange men stood behind her. They could have touched her if they had wanted to. ''You''re not alone on Teddy Carnival''s Beach,'' said one, not asking a question but sounding as if he were giving her a warning.

The Hamiltons look forward to their annual Christmas holiday at the beach. Jack and Naomi, their five children and their guests are settling in to the chaotic family atmosphere at th...