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When Professor Cletus Tremaine receives an urgent letter from his nephew, an archaeologist excavating ancient Native American mounds in North Georgia, Tremaine leaves his home of Arkham, Massachusetts, for the hills of Georgia to investigate a mystery. He thinks it's personal, only a minor rift in the family between his nephew Benedict and Benedict's wife Miriam. Instead, the trouble proves to be something ancient, murderous, and terrifying. A period thriller set in 1928, The Dancer in the Dark combines humor, suspense, and Lovecraftian horror as Tremaine first fights for understanding . . . and then for survival.

John Bellairs, author of The House with a Clock in Its Walls and other young-adult thrillers, died in 1991. His son chose Brad Strickland to finish two books his father had begun. Later, the estate gave Brad permission to write more books in Bellairs's series. This is Brad Strickland's memoir of writing books in the Lewis Barnavelt series, with guides to the people, places, and things in each volume. With wit and humor, he describes the process of writing the novels, giving a lively literary analysis as well as encouraging readers to go to the originals for tales of mystery, suspense, and humor well blended. This is a love letter to the career and legacy of John Bellairs.

Explore the innovative ideas presented by Brad Strickland, founder of MyCastleParty.com, in this thought-provoking work. The book challenges conventional thinking and encourages readers to expand their mental horizons. Through engaging concepts and practical insights, it aims to inspire creativity and new approaches to problem-solving. Ideal for those seeking to enhance their cognitive abilities and embrace a more imaginative perspective on life.

Kidnapped by pirates who seek to use his magical ability to call up the winds, Jamie embarks on a voyage to a mysterious island, protected by fierce winds and reputed to be the home of a dragon.

Even after the old Wilder Creek Bridge is torn down it continues to exude a sense of deadly menace that arouses Lewis Barnavelt's curiosity ... and his deepest fears. Unable to resist the lure of its mysteries Lewis and Rose Rita discover shocking secrets and a monster so terrible that even with the help of Uncle Jonathan and the magical Mrs. Zimmermann they are barely able to save themselves -- and all humankind -- from its ferocious grasp!

Set in 2085, the story unfolds at Mars Experimental Station One, a decade-old colony designed to evaluate human survival in a harsh alien environment. With a population of two thousand, only twenty teenagers are present, all chosen for the Asimov Project, raising ethical questions about their selection and treatment. The narrative explores the dynamics between the teens and adults as they navigate life in this unique, controlled society, highlighting themes of autonomy and the challenges of growing up in a confined, extraterrestrial setting.

Jamaika, 1687. Als auf der HMS Retribution eine Meuterei niedergeschlagen wird, wissen nur wenige Eingeweihte, dass es sich dabei nur um ein Täuschungsmannöver handelt, das den eigentlichen Auftrag der angeblichen Meuterer veschleiern soll: Während sie sich zur Tarnung einen Ruf als Freibeuter verschaffen, durchkämmen Patrick „Patch“ Shea und Captain Hunter unermüdlich die Meere nach ihrem ewigen Widersacher, dem berüchtigten Piraten Jack Steele. Hier sind ihre Abenteuer mitreißend erzählt aus der Perspektive des zwölfjährigen David und ausgemalt mit farbenprächtigen Beschreibungen des Seefahrerlebens!

Der junge Jamie wird von Piraten entführt, die sein magisches Talent benötigen, um den Wind zu beeinflussen und den Schatz des letzten Drachen zu finden. Ein spannendes Fantasy-Abenteuer, inspiriert von alten Seefahrergeschichten.

Im Jahr 1687 auf Jamaika wird eine Meuterei auf der HMS Retribution niedergeschlagen, die jedoch nur als Täuschung dient. Patrick "Patch" Shea und Captain Hunter suchen nach dem berüchtigten Piraten Jack Steele. Die packenden Abenteuer werden aus der Sicht des zwölfjährigen David erzählt und lebhaft beschrieben.