Books with author A. J. Matthew

Terrific New Teen Adventure Book!An Awe-Inspiring New Adventure Series, Hailed “Tantalizing” by Critics."London Blue" is an unusual tale that mixes thrilling fantasy with emotionally charged drama in a fantastic way." - Amazon 5 Star Review"Great Young Adult novel full of great characters and an intense plot. A page turner, for sure!" - Amazon 5 Star Review"Great book - very engaging for teens who love excitement & adventure! Would highly recommend for young adult readers." - Amazon 5 Star ReviewAbout London BlueAll the rumors are true . . . everyone's survival depends on . . . what Nikki does in the next 30 seconds.It’s Laura’s wish to have her daughter experience a dream that she never could. So, Nikki takes a once in a lifetime opportunity and begins an extraordinary voyage. But, a harrowing sequence of events leaves seventeen-year-old Nikki and her shipmates battling for survival, and losing. As all hope fades, out of the darkness, a leader emerges . . ."WOW! My kids have never read a book so fast!" - Amazon 5 Star ReviewIf you enjoy reading teen adventure books like Divergent, The Hunger Games, or The Maze Runner, then London Blue is your next good pick!

Everyone wants something from Branwen Riley. All Branwen wants is a chance at a normal life but cancer is going to steal that chance from her. From a very early age, Branwen has known that she possesses abilities that set her apart. These abilities are the reason her mother uprooted her life again and again, always running from the truth. When she’s given a chance to join an experimental treatment program, her secret may end up being the one thing she has left to offer.

Climbing the Boreen is the first book in a series of fantasy tales about two children who lose their parents and find themselves traveling the world in search of clues, to uncover what was once hidden in the bogs of Ireland. Written from the perspective that a single moment can truly change our lives and lead us to paths we could never imagine, the book also explores the magical world of children's play and imagination.Boreen, meaning driveway in Gaelic, compares to the steep path the children will climb in life. The incline and length build character, there are so many adventures along the way but there are also dangers that lurk beneath the surface like the stream that hides under the stones but can be heard with heavy rain along the eastern edge of the Boreen. We are never too young or old to experience life’s greatest gifts or challenges and sometimes the gifts are hidden within the challenges. We just do not have the ability to see the future and understand at that moment, the truth in the experience. Both young and old, may go through this. In the story, the two young brothers are left in the care of their loving aunt. But the past that consumed their parents, is never far away and the secrets they have yet to uncover, chase them away from their home once again.

In this second series of Bridging Worlds, the two children continue on their journey to learn, embrace change and adapt. Crossing Channels, takes the children away from their beloved Ireland and the care and kindness of their aunt, to their uncle’s retirement home in England. Sent away for their own protection, the children begin to understand the circumstances surrounding their parent’s death and how to survive and rely upon each other for safety and security.With all the challenges they face, the children try and accept their fate and embrace adventure. Along the way, they are exposed to famous philosophers that seem to weave from their mother’s past. As the children try and create a new home in England, the reader also journeys through the City of Birmingham, with its remarkable history. Clues are found hidden in the most obscure places and in the most benign locations. But the moment the children think they can relax, they are pursued by unknown figures that leave their world unsettled.

After the death of their parents, two children are sent to Europe to live with relatives. But their world forever comes crashing down as they are pursued by an unknown past. They flee to Mexico. Feeling like orphans, alone in the world once again, they brace for an entirely different language and culture.Kevin and Sean have been through so much already and take their seat and wait to be called. They sit in silence. Kevin looks out at the sky with its dark clouds and a sliver of sun trying to poke through. And he hopes, against odds, that the sun may shine for them in Mexico.

Nothing in Owen's life has been right since his father died in prison, accused of a crime Owen is certain he didn't commit. Monroe, the IT guy at school, might finally bring Owen the means to clear his father's name by letting him use an Animus-a device that lets users explore genetic memories buried within their own DNA. During a simulation, Owen uncovers the existence of a powerful relic long considered a legend-the Trident of Eden. Now two secret organizations will stop at nothing to take possession of this artifact-the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Templar Order. It becomes clear the only way to save himself is to find the Trident first. Under the guidance of Monroe, Owen and a group of other teenagers go into a memory they all share within their DNA: the 1863 Draft Riots in New York City. Owen and his companions will find themselves tested on the violent streets of New York, and their experiences in the past will have far-reaching consequences in the present.

Terrific New Teen Adventure Book!An Awe-Inspiring New Adventure Series, with Gripping Stories & Stunning Illustrations Hailed “Tantalizing” by Critics."London Blue" is an unusual tale that mixes thrilling fantasy with emotionally charged drama in a fantastic way." - Amazon 5 Star Review"Great Young Adult novel full of great characters and an intense plot. A page turner, for sure!" - Amazon 5 Star Review"Great book - very engaging for teens who love excitement & adventure! Would highly recommend for young adult readers." - Amazon 5 Star ReviewAbout London BlueAll the rumors are true . . . everyone's survival depends on . . . what Nikki does in the next 30 seconds.It’s Laura’s wish to have her daughter experience a dream that she never could. So, Nikki takes a once in a lifetime opportunity and begins an extraordinary voyage. But, a harrowing sequence of events leaves seventeen-year-old Nikki and her shipmates battling for survival, and losing. As all hope fades, out of the darkness, a leader emerges . . ."WOW! My kids have never read a book so fast!" - Amazon 5 Star ReviewIf you enjoy reading teen adventure books like Divergent, The Hunger Games, or The Maze Runner, then London Blue is your next good pick!

The dream was garbled and full of snarling dogs. Hazlyn found herself running down a dark, wooded hill. She could hear them talking to each other; their howls and barks forming an eloquent language of dread. The half-moon gave her just enough light to miss the larger trees. The invisible underbrush tore at her skirt, tangling her feet. She found herself sliding down the hill on her backside more than on her feet. Finally, she burst out into the clearing at the bottom of the hill. Stumbling on the slick, wet grass and falling forward onto her knees. The large, black beast slunk into the clearing behind her, his lips pulled back into a smile as he snarled in triumph. Thirteen year old Hazlyn Moon was frightened and alone. She was certain of only a few things: something was terribly wrong, she had no idea where she was, she was far from home, she had no idea how to get home, she was still alive, and she had no idea how much longer that would continue.Join Hazlyn as she maneuvers through a foreign time and place leaning on the assistance of some dream-traveling, mythical creatures and her own whit in an attempt to somehow get back to her own world.

An Awe-Inspiring New Adventure Series, Hailed “Tantalizing” by Critics. "London Blue" is an unusual tale that mixes thrilling fantasy with emotionally charged drama in a fantastic way." - Amazon 5 Star Review "Great Young Adult novel full of great characters and an intense plot. A page turner, for sure!" - Amazon 5 Star Review "Great book - very engaging for teens who love excitement & adventure! Would highly recommend for young adult readers." - Amazon 5 Star Review About London Blue All the rumors are true . . .everyone's survival depends on . . .what Nikki does in the next 30 seconds. It’s Laura’s wish to have her daughter experience a dream that she never could. So, Nikki takes a once in a lifetime opportunity and begins an extraordinary voyage. But, a harrowing sequence of events leaves seventeen-year-old Nikki and her shipmates battling for survival, and losing. As all hope fades, out of the darkness, a leader emerges . . . "WOW! My kids have never read a book so fast!" - Amazon 5 Star Review If you enjoy reading teen adventure books like Divergent, The Hunger Games, or The Maze Runner, then London Blue is your next good pick!