Books with author A.M. Strickland

The lovable underdog Lewis Barnavelt and his best friend Rose Rita are at it again—investigating the curious (and possibly supernatural?) goings-on in their town of New Zebedee. They get more than they bargained for when a new family moves into the Hawaii House, one of the oddest-looking houses in town, and Lewis and Rose Rita are drawn into a mystery involving forces far beyond the shores of their imagination. Why are there strange drumbeats emanating from the top floor of the Hawaii House? And why is Lewis having dreams about Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire? Incorporating actual Hawaiian legends with a spine-tingling story of suspense, this is another great addition to the Bellairs canon.

Lewis Barnavelt is back and this time he has stumbled upon something more powerful than even his imagination can dream up. A camping trip with his Scout troop leads Lewis straight to an old grave and a mysterious, magical whistle. When Lewis discovers that this whistle has the power to stop the boys who insist upon bullying him, he is left with a tough decision. Does he continue to use the whistle, which he suspects might not be fully safe? Is Lewis strong enough to face the potent spirit that he is unknowingly summoning?

What is it about the old Wilder Creek Bridge that makes Lewis Barnavelt so curious-and so afraid? When Lewis and his best friend Rose Rita Pottinger set out to explore the bridge and the deserted farm nearby, they discover shocking secrets—and a horrifying monster. Even Lewis's Uncle Jonathan and the magical Mrs. Zimmermann may not be able to vanquish this ferocious creature! "[Strickland's] characters ring true in this entertaining page-turner that will captivate readers." —VOYA"A wonderful blend of mystery, adventure, ghosts, and friendship." —School Library Journal

Beyond the Black Door is a young adult dark fantasy about unlocking the mysteries around and within us―no matter the cost ...Everyone has a soul. Some are beautiful gardens, others are frightening dungeons. Soulwalkers―like Kamai and her mother―can journey into other people's souls while they sleep. But no matter where Kamai visits, she sees the black door. It follows her into every soul, and her mother has told her to never, ever open it. When Kamai touches the door, it is warm and beating, like it has a pulse. When she puts her ear to it, she hears her own name whispered from the other side. And when tragedy strikes, Kamai does the unthinkable: she opens the door. A.M. Strickland's imaginative dark fantasy features court intrigue and romance, a main character coming to terms with her asexuality, and twists and turns as a seductive mystery unfolds that endangers not just Kamai's own soul, but the entire kingdom ...An Imprint Book“A beautiful tale of the dark mysteries that lurk in dreams, the heart, and the world. Strickland is a storyteller of both grace and power.” ―Richard Kadrey, New York Times–bestselling author of the Sandman Slim series

As word of a mysterious plague reaches the shores of Ireland, Banion and his friends prepare to step into their roles as knights of the southern kingdom. As the day of the trials comes upon them, they are thrust head first into madness as they face the risen dead. Ireland faces extinction unless the young knights can spread the word of the plague throughout the country as they race north to reach the king and join the fight to reclaim Ireland's shores.

The apocalypse is no place for a good man…Pax has put his days of being a pastor behind him. One month after the event and it’s become easy to adopt the mentality of kill or be killed. He knows at any moment, the innocent lives he has taken could catch up with him, but when a better man takes mercy on him, he must decide if the group he has aligned himself with is the right decision, or if killing people is easier than letting them in.Patriarch is the second story in the thrilling post-apocalyptic Soulless Wanderers series, perfect for fans of sci-fi adventures and horror.

Surviving the apocalypse was the easy part…Dan has everything that a normal person wants. Love, friends and a place to call home. But Dan is not a normal person, no matter how much he tries there’s one thing that’s still missing.Blood.His craving to kill can only be held off by the soulless for so long. He knows that if he doesn’t find conflict soon, things won’t end well for his group of survivors.Pax needs to make up for the sins he has committed. Connecting with other groups to create trade routes for support of the hospital is how he needs to prove himself.Pax knows he can do it… until his past comes crashing down on top of him.Exodus is the third book in the Soulless Wanderers series readers are calling “action packed” and a “brilliant take on the serial killer and zombie genre.”

Praise for Night of Pan:"Having read Night of Pan, I'd certainly read anything with Gail Strickland's name on it."~Peter S. Beagle, Author of The Last Unicorn, A Fine and Private Place, and The Innkeeper’s Song"A stirring and evocative journey."~Linda Watanabe McFerrin, Author of The Hand of Buddha and Dead Love"A new twist on the Joan of Arc story, and the feminist aspect is interesting." ~Stephen Davenport, The Athenian SchoolThe slaughter of the Spartan Three Hundred at Thermopylae, Greece 480 BCE—when King Leonidas tried to stop the Persian army with only his elite guard—is well known. But just what did King Xerxes do after he defeated the Greeks?Fifteen-year-old Thaleia is haunted by visions: roofs dripping blood, Athens burning. She tries to convince her best friend and all the villagers that she’s not crazy. The gods do speak to her.And the gods have plans for this girl.When Xerxes’ army of a million Persians marches straight to the mountain village Delphi to claim the Temple of Apollo’s treasures and sacred power, Thaleia’s gift may be her people’s last line of defense.Her destiny may be to save Greece......but is one girl strong enough to stop an entire army?"Poetic prose at its resurrectional best... A deeply terrestrial work, sprouting with relevant meanings for our time."~Thanasis Maskaleris, recipient of “Commander of the Order of the Phoenix” title (a distinguished honor from the Republic of Greece)

Are there animals in heaven? Discover the Biblical basis for why animals are in heaven. You will confirm in your heart the understanding, help friends and loved ones with knowledge of where pets go after their life here, and be able to explain to children that animals are in heaven from scripture as told by Grandpa Amos Turtle to Little Obadiah Turtle in the first book of Turtle Tales.

While living on Deep Space NineTM, Jake Sisko has seen a lot of strange things, since his father, commander of the station, opened it to every lifeform who passes through this sector of space. But when Jake's Ferengi friend Nog says he's seen a ghost, Jake doesn't believe him, until a shimmering figure with glowing red eyes appears in Jake's quarters. Soon enough the spectre has Jake on a dangerous mission into the depths of the station, with the fate of Deep Space Nine resting on his boyish shoulders.