Books with author A. C Stewart

This extended edition now comprises of the revised, re-edited version of the novel 'Rise of the Witch' and the subsequent novelettes, a series of shorter stand alone stories, each developing an underlying theme in the story. Rise of the Witch (Book 1): --------------------------------------When Peggy Stuart learned that she shared her name with a notorious witch from the witch trials of the late 1600s, she felt the need to find out more information. Little did she know that her actions would lead to the resurrection of the witch, who has lain dormant for over 300 years waiting for the day she would be released to once again unleash her powers on an unsuspecting world.Finding that modern weapons are useless and unable to control the witch, drastic action is considered by the government to try to stop her. Peggy and her partner, Matt Taylor, a historian at the local university and an expert in mythology, must work together to try to discover the truth behind what really happened during the witch trials. Only then can they find a way to stop the witch and avoid the catastrophic event being planned by the authorities.Their investigation leads them to shocking discoveries about the past, and the present, which will forever change the world as we know it and thrust them into a new life where they must fight to preserve and protect.Rebirth Of The Witch (Book 2)-------------------------------------------Peggy was not a witch hunter, she was a witch, who hunted, accompanied by her partner, Matt, a historian and expert in myths and legends. Having discovered her family’s dark past and the unknown power of witchcraft that had been passed from generation to generation, Peggy learned to control and use her energy. Along with Matt, they have become specialists in tracking down and dealing with these creatures, when all other measures have failed.In their first official assignment, Matt and Peggy travel to Massachusetts. Something is attacking the residents of a small, rural community near Boston. The blood is being drained from the victims. The young hunters must find out what is behind the attacks, protect the local population and to bring the killings to an end.The Demon Blade (Book 3)---------------------------------------Following reports that a man is being pursued by a demon, The Knights have to face the possibility that in addition to the creatures already existing with the humans, monsters from other realms may be finding a way to enter our world. Matt and Peggy as they are assigned to find out the truth behind the reports and eliminate the threat before its too late. A Kindred Friendship (Book 4)-------------------------------------------After spending so much time working away, Peggy's friend, Laura, invites Matt and Peggy to go on a road trip with her and her boyfriend, Ben. But Laura does not know Peggy was a witch or the truth behind the work she and Matt do.When they are attacked by a supernatural being, Matt and Peggy must try to contain and deal with the situation without revealing the details of the secret organisation they work for, forcing what began as a holiday to become a voyage of discovery, where desperate situations reveal hidden truth.The Troll Bridge (Book 5)----------------------------------The unexplained collapse of a new bridge connecting remote communities in Norway attracts the attention of the Knights of the Arc, a secretive organisation which maintains the peace between the creatures and the humans.Matt and Peggy are assigned to investigate and are pushed to their limits battling the most powerful creature they have faced.

The exciting sequel to A Winter Adventure begins when Winter ends too soon and Summer is too tired to stay awake for long. As Summer and Winter begin to fight over who should get to sleep, snow storms blow and sun scorches. Warm summer rain becomes winter ice, sometimes in the same day.This wild weather gives Poplar Morgan an idea. A good idea. A grand idea. A wildly wonderful idea that would change the world of Faraway forever. Except, she needs to get to an island called Long Ago and find Mother Nature before she can find a way to bring Spring to Faraway, and Alec is too afraid of Poppy’s mother to dare take Poppy there.So, what’s a daring girl to do when she has the best of ideas? She sneaks away with a new friend, of course! But when Poppy and Bran Thornstead find Mother Nature and think the adventure is almost over, they find out that it has just begun! Trolls, giants, irritating little goblins, and crazy weather won’t stop her, because Poppy will do whatever is necessary to bring a lovely new season to life.

In the year 1563, Mary, Queen of Scots, passed Scotland’s Witchcraft Act. The act not only made witchcraft illegal, but to consult with or defend a witch was also illegal. And so the witch hunts began.By the time the act was repealed in 1736, around 4000 ordinary people had been accused, tortured, convicted and executed. They were all innocent. Or were they? When Peggy Stuart learns she shares her name with a notorious witch from the witch trials of the late 1600s in Scotland, she feels a desire to find out more information. Little did she know that her actions would lead to the Resurrection of the witch, who has lain dormant for over 300 years, waiting for the day she was released to once again unleash her powers on an unsuspecting world.Finding that modern weapons are useless, and unable to control the witch, drastic action is considered by the government to try to stop her. Peggy and her partner, Matt Taylor, a historian at the local university and an expert in mythology must work together to try to discover her secret and how to stop her before the authorities carry out their devastating plan.Their investigation leads them to shocking discoveries about the past, and present, which will change the world as we know it and thrust them into a new life where they must fight to preserve and protect.Please note that in response to feedback, this title has been completely revised, extended and re-edited to now be more than double the length of the first edition. Now over 46,000 words.Book 1 of The Witch Hunter Series.Also Available: Book 2 - Rebirth of the WitchBook 3 - The Demon BladeBook 4 - A Kindred FriendshipBook 5 - The Troll Bridge

The Clock is a science fiction adventure. John Koch, a scientist working on a secret project connected to Area 51, received an ancient Egyptian clock from his grandparents that opens the door to aliens, other worlds, time travel and trips on the starship SS-1. There are many characters from other timeframes including Queen Isis Nefertiti and her husband Amenhotep IV, as well as a very human-like robot,WK-2.

This work chronicle of flights of the starship Navigator and the life and times of the alien’s adopted human, Lt. Ben Johnson. A World War II pilot, Johnson is intercepted by a starship in 1945 when his plane develops a fuel leak while he is was flying over the north Pacific on a mission from the aircraft carrier Enterprise.. After a short introduction to the alien society, Johnson opts to remain with Navigator’s crew. Eventually he is trained and travels through time and the universe with his new friends. He even finds love and starts a family. The adventures found in this book might challenge people to think beyond their every-day lives. This book has its evil characters, but in the end, good triumphs. Be sure to read the second in this series, “Earth Again.”

‘The Sea Witch is a children's fantasy with a scary twist that follows the friendship between twelveyear old twins, Ellie and Lucy, and Mia, a sea witch. When their new friend Sandy goes missing thethree girls are determined to find her. Mia must draw on every ounce of her witchery if they are tooutwit the kidnappers and save Sandy from harm. Can they do it? Mia might be a sea witch but sheis very young and only just getting the hang of spells. But the clock is ticking ...’

Abigail Tripp dreams of adventures. Losing herself in the pages of books about far off places is the closest she’s ever gotten. That is until a birthday gift from her grandparents includes tickets to Alaska. She’s planned every detail and read every book she could to get ready for the journey. But would she be prepared for a real adventure? Lost in the wilderness with just other kids, her skills will be put to the test.

The Perfect way for your child to pass the time! Read for FREE with Amazon Unlimited and Amazon Prime! Studies show that students with a larger vocabulary are more successful in all areas of their scholastic careers. Reading comprehension is an essential skill in today’s competitive world. It has been argued that promoting independent daily reading sessions of 10-20 minutes with children is highly important for critical thinking (Krashen, 1993). It has also been observed that teaching children the context surrounding a word’s definition is an appropriate strategy for understanding why a word has its meaning (Kuhn and Stahl, 1998). Borrowing from modern foreign language learning software, this book offers a simple yet effective technique for vocabulary absorption and retention: image/word association. By capturing a child’s visual attention, concepts and terms can be imprinted on both a cognitive and an emotional level. This Easy-to-Read picture book is a perfect companion for a long car ride or relaxing on the weekend. Entertain your child while also allowing them to grow and thrive intellectually. Choose from one of several popular categories to pique their interest and encourage a love of reading!

The sequel to Chronicles of Navigator - The Homecoming, this book tells the saga of the great spaceship, Navigator, and its crew. Readers continue to follow the life of Ben Johnson, an ex-Navy pilot from WW-II, who was taken aboard the starship Navigator, given a new lease on life, and alien citizenship. Ben has become a member of the alien’s crew and has married one of them and had children. The story alternates between his personal life and life aboard ship.The ship is under the direction of the Union of Planets and is tasked with exploration and protecting the Zen Galaxy. While exploring time travel, the crew encounters an alien race that’s attempting to takeover Earth in the year 2100. A war ensues and good eventually triumphs over evil.Join Ben and his fellow time travelers as they explore outer space and human relationships.

Peggy was not a witch hunter, she was a witch, who hunted, accompanied by her partner, Matt, a historian and expert in myths and legends. Two years ago Peggy accidentally resurrected her ancient relative, who once again started her quest to find what had been taken from her, destroying anyone and anything that stood in her way. Modern methods of defence and protection were useless against this ancient power, but after discovering what she was seeking, Peggy and Matt confronted the witch and were able to send her back to where she came from. But the world was now a different place. For centuries, creatures long believed to be folklore have been hidden amongst us. After the world witnessed the rise of the witch and the powers she possessed, there was a new belief in such beings, they no longer had to hide, and not all had good intent.Having discovered her family’s dark past and the unknown power of witchcraft that had been passed from generation to generation, Peggy learned to control and use her energy. Along with Matt, they have become specialists in tracking down and dealing with these creatures, when all other measures have failed.In their first official assignment, Matt and Peggy travel to Massachusetts. Something is attacking the residents of a small, rural community near Boston. With the blood is being drained from the victims, the young hunters must find out what is behind the attacks, protect the local population and to bring the killings to an end.Approx 10,400 words.Book 3 - The Demon Blade is now available