Marcus Alexander creëert spannende fantasy-verhalen, geïnspireerd door een leven vol actie en adrenaline, met een achtergrond in extreme sporten. Hij is een gepassioneerd voorstander van geletterdheid, toegewijd aan het inspireren van jongeren om lezen te omarmen boven digitale afleidingen. Zijn auteursbezoeken staan bekend om hun hoge energie, waarbij verhalen over wereldwijde avonturen worden gecombineerd met dynamische presentaties die lezers boeien en motiveren. Alexander's onderscheidende aanpak maakt hem een boeiende figuur die creativiteit en positiviteit aanmoedigt, een blijvende indruk achterlaat en een sterk verlangen om zijn literaire werelden te verkennen.
Charlie Keeper went to sleep thinking the battle was over. She should have known better. The dragons, known as the Winged Ones, are trapped outside Bellania. Guarded by the barbaric Stomen they cannot return - leaving the Lord Bane free to rampage across the mystical realm. Only a lost pendant can free them and only Charlie Keeper can find it.
Set in a whimsical world reminiscent of classic tales, this fantasy adventure follows a group of characters on a quest filled with magic and mystery. With engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, it captures the essence of beloved stories while appealing to fans of quirky humor and imaginative journeys. The narrative combines elements of friendship, bravery, and the battle between good and evil, making it a delightful read for those who enjoy enchanting tales.
Charlie Keeper escapes a terrifying stranger and discovers her house is a gateway to the magical Realm of Bellania, where an evil Lord threatens its fate. Now, Charlie must confront this danger and take on a monumental responsibility.
In December 2012, The U.S. government launched. secret program to create superhumans called Ascendants. In July 2018, the U.S. government lost control over them. Now, America enters a new era in which ordinary men and women can become the heroes we need . . . or the monsters we fear. TIME TO ASCEND! When firefighter Bill Goddard raced into a blazing building to rescue trapped children, he expected to die. Instead, he became something more than human—the nation's first ascendant. Now known as American Eagle, Bill must assemble a team of other ascended heroes to defend the country from villainous forces intent on wreaking chaos and destruction. But the process of ascension is fraught with peril, and not everyone emerges with their mind and morality unscathed. In America's hour of need, who will answer the call? And can they do what it takes to protect the nation without sacrificing the values they've sworn to uphold? Praise for Ascendant: Star Spangled Squadron: “The story moves at a fairly brisk pace, and there is plenty of action to keep the pages turning. . . . [A]n enjoyable introduction to a new superhero team, and a solid hook into what is planned to be the broader Ascendant Universe. . . . [D]elivers on aspirational heroes, sexy heroines, and big action.”—The Splintering