What readers are saying:"What makes the story truly great is the unique characters and Charlotte's point of view, which can be funny, ironic, and gut-wrenching, and I love that the story is never heavy-handed.""I was holding my breath as the end neared, reading as fast as I could. Despite Charlotte's young age at the beginning, there are adult themes- this isn't a kiddie story. Highly recommended.""Eason is a gifted writer with characters that defy ...

What readers are saying:"When are boundaries barriers, when portals? The questions raised and lived in this story aren't only for the young people to answer.""This book held my attention from beginning to end, and I want everyone I care about to read it.""Suspense and danger build to a climax while Katy struggles to hang onto the sister she loves despite powerful forces to tear her away and into the spirit world forever.""What makes it a tru...

What readers are saying:"Eason has expertly captured preteens' voices, dramas, and angsts, presenting them in a way that readers of all ages will enjoy.""This outrageous story grabs you from the start. But watch out! The amiable teen protagonist has tentacles, and you don't want to be grabbed by those!""Deborah is more charming than any alien (we do forgive her hunger) I've encountered in half a century of r...

It's been ten months since my species' invasion failed, but you know the old saying When first you don't succeed—My Earth name is Deborah Jones, but the Home World knows me as Dbrrrksh of the House of Mpfld. A new invasion is imminent, but I have a more pressing problem: buds have erupted on my six alien tentacles, meaning I'm a candidate for a life-and-death battle to see if I have the right stuff to defeat the Supreme High Matriarch one day. But, a Home World me...

Otherworldly adventures to touch your heart and thrill your imagination.Four superb authors present short stories ranging from hard science fiction to ghostly fantasy. Whatever your mood, you'll find a captivating tale.A charming fable turns grisly as a scullery maid risks everything to save her daughter from a deadly mystery;For a psychic fraud, chatting with spirits can't end well on Friday the 13th;A trunk-nosed alien sniffs out the truth b...