Forest Adventure

After a recreation technician was abducted, Harley Fremont and her K-9 Partner, Gemma, race to Oregon to find her. Will a man covered in snake tattoos, multiple bombings, a domestic terrorism group, trailside graves, and a Fourth of July fiasco keep Harley and Gemma from success? Book three in the series brings you closer yet to Harley and Gemma, and introduces you to unforgettable new characters. Readers say this is another thrilling adventure.

A manhunt stretches from the foothill cities into the urban proximate San Bernardino National Forest of Southern California. Harley Fremont, and her K-9 partner, Gemma, are called back into action to resolve the case. Their quarry is a veteran who combines his military, plus search and rescue training, to elude searchers. He leaves behind bodies and false clues. Will Harley and Gemma miss the clues and lose their reputation for solving crimes? Join Harley and Gemma on their latest quest to find out. Readers call this a fast-paced, suspenseful read, with great characters.

Set amid the glimmering lakes and disappearing forests of the early United States, The Forest imagines how a wide variety of Americans experienced their lives. Part truth, part fiction, featuring both real and invented characters, the book follows painters, poets, enslaved people, farmers, and artisans living and working in a world still made largely of wood. Some of the historical characters—such as Thomas Cole, Margaret Fuller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Fanny Kemble, Edgar Allan Poe, and Nat Turner—are well-known, while others are not. But all are creators of private and grand designs.

The Dragon Moonstone: Book Two of The Moonstone Legacy Series Noah never asked to be a wizard—too bad magic doesn't take requests. Patience? Not exactly his strong suit. With messy, unpredictable powers that have a mind of their own, Noah puts his friends at risk. So, his great-aunt Shirley pulls some strings and sends him and his friends to Castle Dragon, where they’re in for a bumpy ride convincing the legendary sorcerer to come out of retirement and train them. As Noah's emotions tangle with his chaotic magic, a seemingly harmless shortcut spirals into disaster. To fix his blunder, ...

The journey begins when Autumn, a curious and adventurous spirit, stumbles upon a hidden pathway in the woods near her home. Drawn by a sense of curiosity, she ventures forth, unaware of the extraordinary adventure that awaits her. As she steps into the magical forest, she is greeted by a kaleidoscope of colors and an unexpected atmosphere of magic. As Autumn explores further, she meets a variety of magical creatures, each with their own unique personalities and abilities. From witty mushroom fairies to wise old tree spirits, the forest is teeming with life and excitement.

Grandma always got tons of mail from many of her former residents who had left and gone back to their home countries or previous walks of life. She spent many happy hours in her comfy rocking chair. Recall that Grandma's rocker was a gift from her residents one Christmas. One fine summer day Grandma opened a letter that was post marked AFRICA! As she opened the letter Grandma couldn't believe her eyes. There was a shiny glossy photo of Koko the Gorilla and a note that said: Dear Grandma, You and the gang are invited to come visit me and the family in Africa. You will find 10 pre-paid ...

Short Story 21 Pages: A sensitive overweight boy from Texas becomes the champion sumo wrestler of Japan.

Felix is in a bad mood. An intruder has visited his private clearing. The only traces are a strange scent and an even stranger set of footprints. A few days later, a young fox cub goes missing and her frantic mother asks Felix for help. Felix investigates and discovers two enormous wolves. He realises the residents of Giria Wood are now in great danger and immediately devises a plan to guard the animals and eliminate the wolves. What follows is an exciting adventure as the animals band together to protect and defend against this new threat.

A quiet flame can hold back the dark. In the gentle land of Eldertide, where hobbit-like halflings till gardens and sing songs by firelight, evil has begun to stir once more. But salvation won’t come from kings or wizards… It begins with Thistle of Willowdale, a humble halfling girl who’s never strayed beyond her garden gate. When a wandering mage arrives bearing a secret relic and a warning of a forgotten Shadow, Thistle is chosen not for might—but for the quiet courage in her heart. Joined by her loyal friend Rory, she must carry a powerful token through the haunted Wilderwood, ...

While backpacking, two teen friends come across a mysterious stranger who doesn’t seem to be of this world. Who he is will challenge everything the two friends believe about what’s real and what’s fantasy. And when a disaster threatens everyone, will the young stranger prove himself to be a hero? Or something else? In the end, a life-and-death decision must be made. But can one brave young man leave everything behind to save an entire world? What Readers are saying: “Imaginative work by a talented young author. Well-developed, imaginative and quite different from the other stories ...

Following his retirement from academic life, renowned naturalist and writer Whit Gibbons and his family purchased a tract of abandoned farmland where the South Carolina piedmont meets the coastal plain. Described as backcountry scrubland, it was originally envisioned as a family retreat, but soon the property became Gibbons's outdoor learning laboratory where he was often aided by his four grandchildren, along with a host of enthusiastic visitors.

David Chambers and Isabel of Blackmarch have moved on, settling on a mountain hideaway far from civilization. No longer able to return to the Earth he once called home, David has made his peace with tragedy. With Corinna seemingly dead deep beneath the rocky spires of Old Mountain, his days are spent hunting and gathering, protecting his wife to be, as she slowly succumbs to the inevitable curse of vampirism. Together they scour the southlands, seeking a way for Isabel to become human once again, but time is running out. As Isabel falls further and further under the dark spell, the two ...

After Tarzan departs Southern California following a visit with a dear friend, bandits mysteriously dressed as cowboys straight out of the Old West waylay his train and make off with a precious Native American artifact—taking the daughter of the relic’s owner hostage in the process. Now Tarzan must set off on foot from the wrecked and twisted ruins of the train in pursuit of the criminals, making his way across the American Southwest, a land as different from his jungle homeland as can be imagined. But as Tarzan closes in on his prey, a ruthless killer follows close at his heels.

Joaquin has the rare ability to sharpen his senses at will. At fifteen, his family knew of the gift, but they didn't let him share it. They seemed to love him, yet they'd concealed him in the forest around their estate his entire life. Still rumors spread in the nearby village, of a powerful Phoshat hidden in the trees.

This group of brilliant kids come together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries, and gather knowledge all over the planet - and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station, and receive their mission....

This laugh-out-loud chapter book series follows adorably rambunctious fox siblings Ted and Nancy as they get into (and out of) trouble, making many colorful friends along the way. Our story begins when Ted, a young fox, accidentally bites off the tail of the fearsome street cat Princess Buttons. (It looked a lot like a dumpster hot dog!) With Buttons and her gang out for vengeance, Ted and his big sister Nancy must flee the city, taking cover in the nearby forest community of Grimwood.

Duke is not your average beagle—he’s a one-year-old ball of energy with a nose for excitement and a talent for causing hilarious trouble! Whether he’s diving into mud puddles, starting a midnight howl concert, chasing butterflies (and bees!), or getting into a stinky situation with a skunk, Duke’s days are never boring. With his wildlife friends—Nibbles the squirrel, Milo the raccoon, Pep the skunk, and more—Duke turns even the simplest days into unforgettable adventures. But no matter how much trouble he gets into, there’s always one thing he can count on: his loving owner, ...

Sky swore that she'd never set eyes on that stormy Grey Bridges again!Imagine her surprise when she runs into that double-crossing, adrenaline junky at Harvest Ranch. His smoldering gaze sparks in her the same tumultuous feelings that doomed their last fiery relationship. The only reason that Sky had agreed to work as the talent manager for the famous country singer, River MacKenzie, was knowing that Grey was sequestered away in the wilds of Brazil... far from her. And now he's back! How much can her heart take? This former Navy Seal has brought with him mysteries and danger that embroil ...

Escaping from a dying Earth, a young woman lands on a planet governed by sentient forests. She is hounded by an interplanetary corporation that wants to sell her as an exotic pet. As she flees from planet to planet she is aided by the forest Zollocco while she always, always tries to find a way to save the Earth. Zollocco is a story of the quest to return to a place that feels like home. This is the novel for all nature lovers who work to protect the earth from global warming. "I read this as an e-book over 4 years ago and the story has lingered in my mind since then. It is unique in that ...

The scattered bones of a young girl are discovered on the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana. It appears the bones were never meant to be located. Harley Fremont and her K-9 partner, Gemma, are on the job, when another set of bones, from a second girl are discovered, along with a sugar skull. This time, law enforcement is sure the bones were meant to be found. The forest has miles of rugged trails, dozens of mines and caves, and dozens of cabins that could be the hiding place of the persons responsible, or make a great place to hide away a third abducted girl. Harley and Gemma are ...