High school freshman Sophie is desperate to grow up, and she prays emphatically to God for a change. Soon after, every single hero and villain in the world loses his powers permanently! The event is later known as 'The Fall'. Sophie finds that she has stolen every 'power' in the world and is now the center of the world's attention. She cannot shut them off, and she cannot give them back. Many heroes and villains have already died outright, and it is now up to Sophie to discover the power w...

Swimming with the fishes takes on a new meaning as our sleuths find themselves in deep water with their latest culprits. From fish tanks to aquariums, murder knows no bounds when it comes to getting revenge. Enjoy eight flopping wet mysteries from the comfort of your chair.An Otter Disgrace by Kathryn MykelThe Toledo Aquarium is reef with strange happenings.Join Katherine and Cole along with their friend Becks for another unusual case. Does an employe...

A Caterer's Guide to Halloween and Havoc by Jessica ThompsonWhen she is dragged to a Halloween party at a spooky house for the epic food, Violet never thought that mystery and havoc would haunt the party. When two people are poisoned, will Violet find the creep before the police make a terrifying mistake?Friday Night Frights by Brittany E. BrinegarSamantha Brown is a high school reporter with a nose for the truth. When she's sent to Goodnight, Texas to cover a haunted...

"Casey Heinzism's discovery and challenges of sharing his life with Casey Jones."by Casey Heinzism

Living at home is driving Casey crazy. She's stuck in Seattle with no job, no money for college, and a goth-ass sister who's marrying a Boeing tech boyfriend and getting her own place, leaving Casey alone with her shut-in mom. If only Casey could get out of the house and into the world. A boyfriend, a new bestie--anything to feel like life's started post-diploma.All it really takes to jump-start her life is breaking her ankle in the middle of a crowded intersection. That'll really ...

The Legendary Casey Jones brings together many of Geoffrey Thomas’s short stories for the first time, each brimming with the big heartedness, warmth, and homespun humor that he is known for. Sweeping through southern deltas, western prairies and colonial outposts, Geoffrey Thomas introduces a host of extraordinary characters in his mesmerizing tales of American heritage: blacksmiths, farmers, frontiersmen try to get by; a brave railroad engineer becomes a national hero; a Native American g...

There is a wide difference between the saturated steam locomotives of the late nineteenth century and the sleek aluminum, streamlined Diesel and electric engines of today capable of developing speeds up to two hundred miles per hour j but the technique, methods and personalities of the earlier romantic period com prise an essentially important and extremely interesting chapter in the history of the American railroad. From the vast army of workers who were responsible for the actual operati...

A charming, family tale of a little boy who has lost a treasured toy. Much loved Casey Jones is missing but can anyone help? Children and adults alike will be captivated by this delightful story with its Winter setting, Christmas inferences and endearing images. A tale to read again and again.

Snakes, Birds and Lions, oh my! Someone is attempting to get away with a crime.From poison to thieves our sleuths aren't going to be relaxing with the fishes, or will they?Slither into a zoo of a mystery with these 10 must read cozy mystery stories!

This story is excerpted from The Emperor's New Clothes: And Other Stories by Geoffrey Thomas. These short stories are brimming with the big-heartedness, warmth and homespun humour that the author is known for. Geoffrey Thomas introduces curious characters in this mesmerising story based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale. Perfect for Middle Grade (9–12 year-old) readers and teeming with gospel truth and encouragement.

When fate has a plan, sometimes you just have to put your trust in Lady Luck.My steps to a happily ever after:Go to Vegas and accept the perfect proposal.Move to NYC with the love of my life.Enjoy impending motherhood.Everything was supposed to be perfect. Instead, a weekend in Sin City blew up in my face when I discovered my supposed boyfriend is married with kids—leaving me single, pregnant, and homeless.As...

I stepped into the Shadow Court to save my brother. I didn't expect to walk out as the bride of the monster who killed the man I loved.Kaan is the ruthless Lord of Shadows—ancient, merciless, and terrifyingly beautiful. He murdered Aslan with a smile on his lips and my name on his tongue. Then he claimed me as payment for a blood debt.Now, I'm his wife in black silk and silver chains. Owned. Caged. Watched.And on our wedding night, he doesn't ask. H...