Books with author AIO Team

Evil has a name and it’s Dr. Regis Blackgaard! The small town of Odyssey will never be the same! When a man named Dr. Regis Blackgaard arrives to build an “amusement house for kids,” chaos and danger follow him. A top-secret government computer program is unleashed at Whit’s End. Tom Riley’s barn burns to the ground. And that’s just the beginning of the schemes that Dr. Blackgaard has planned for Odyssey and John Avery Whittaker.Follow the ever-twisting story in The Blackgaard Chronicles, a collection of thirty episodes following Whit’s greatest nemesis. Along the way, the folks in Odyssey learn lessons about God’s protection, sacrifice, forgiveness, salvation, and more. Once you start the story with “A Bite of Applesauce,” you won’t want to stop listening until you hear the dramatic conclusion. The Blackgaard Chronicles contains 30 episodes on 10 CDs. Over 13 hours of entertainment.

In the all-new album, Taking the Plunge, your favorite Adventures in Odyssey characters are faced with life decisions and hard lessons.Will Penny “take the plunge” and say yes to Wooton’s marriage proposal? Will Eugene solve a mystery about missing money? Will Buck make the right kind of new friends? Will Olivia discover how to create a perfect family?Take the plunge into adventure and learn valuable life lessons about commitment, conflict, expectations, and secrets in six audio dramas from the award-winning team celebrating 27 years of fun and entertainment for the entire family!

Love me . . . love me not?In the world of Odyssey, life’s issues rarely come together without a hitch. For Penny and Wooton, the answer to a marriage proposal leads to even more questions. Will Wooton meet with Penny’s family’s approval? And will Penny believe the best about Wooton even after the evidence seems to pile up against him? Meanwhile, others in town are asking questions of their own: The Parker family wonders if Mom will ever learn how to ride a bike, Whit unexpectedly questions whether his daughter should move to town, and Emily wonders how an unknown hero is thwarting the robberies across town. Throw caution to the wind and find the answers as the folks in Odyssey jump head over heels into the path of truth and discernment.

Don't look now, but is that a camera over there?! As the long-awaited opening day of the new Whit's End approaches, all eyes are on Whit and the gang―including some that are uninvited. As more sinister developments unfold, Whit and Connie face trial and tragedy among those closest to them. Jason's life is no picnic either: a trip back to wartorn South America lands him in jail! Meanwhile, Mandy and Sarah stumble upon an old friend who vanishes, leaving behind a strange secret message with a warning about “Andromeda.” What is going on? Find out in these 12 exciting episodes. Volume 37 contains the following stories (and themes): Shining Armor, 1 & 2 (relying on God) O.T. Action News: Battle at the Kishon (being used by God despite our weakness) Strange Boy in a Strange Land (loneliness) Grand Opening, 1 & 2 (trust) Happy Smilers (joy vs. happiness) Secrets (being who you are) Plan B, part I: Missing in Action (coping with difficult events) Plan B, part II: Collision Course (dealing with things beyond our control) Plan B, part III: Crossfire (taking action against wrong) Plan B, part IV: (showing love to friends)

It’s all-new Adventures in Odyssey episodes in volume 52, Cause & Effect. Join Eugene and Matthew as they investigate why the clock tower at City Hall seems to be counting down to a mysterious deadline. Could it have something to do with the anniversary of a lost love from twenty years ago? Barrett couldn’t be more excited about getting the lead role in the school play. But when his first practice is interrupted by a mysterious booming voice, Emily Jones must investigate the “phantom of the school play.” Also, perfect for the holiday season, are stories on Thanksgiving (“A Thankstaking Story”) and Christmas (“Grandma’s Christmas Visit”). Adventures in Odyssey is fun and exciting audio entertainment that teaches quality character traits and ignites the imagination of all who listen. Imagine, Discover, and Grow with Adventures in Odyssey.

Written by the Adventures in Odyssey team, 90 Devotions for Kids provides fun, Bible-based devotions for families and will encourage children to spend time learning more about God. There are no better mentors than Whit and the folks from Odyssey to partner with parents as they teach their children about God’s Word and make the truths of the Bible accessible to their kids.AIO’s 90 Devotions for Kids includes thirteen weeks of devotions. Sidebars from Odyssey favorites Wooton, Whit, Connie, and Eugene provide friendly suggestions for life applications. Each week has an individual theme and will include an overview to introduce the theme, seven devotions that reference AIO dramas, and an activity, puzzle, or game to reinforce the core biblical truths taught during the week. Parents will find the tools they need to help start children on a path toward regular time alone with God, and families will be encouraged to spend time together as they share the daily readings.

Centered in the town of Odyssey, the story starts when a backpack filled with money is found in Gower’s Field. Then a plane crashes outside town and a mysterious survivor is discovered who may be an undercover agent or part of a counterfeit ring―or something else altogether! Enter an underworld errand-boy who has a cell-phone full of secrets. And that’s just the beginning of The Green Ring Conspiracy, a special adventure that puts our favorite Odyssey characters at the center of intrigue, suspense, and a scheme of international proportions. New friends may not be who they seem. Old friends have secrets they must keep. Deception and double-crosses are the order of the day. Trust, loyalty, and faith are all put to the test. The Green Ring Conspiracy is unlike any collection of stories found in Odyssey, yet still brings together the drama, fun, humor, and life-lessons audiences have come to expect from the show over the years.

Adventures in Odyssey is exciting, character-building audio entertainment for the whole family―brought to life by an award-winning team that uses storytelling to teach lasting truths. So grab your imagination and find out why over 20 million Adventures in Odyssey products have been distributed worldwide.It seems like everyone in Odyssey is looking for something. As Emily pursues her hopes and dreams, she journeys in the Imagination Station to see Whit as a young boy. Penny goes hunting for happiness, but her search makes her miserable. And Jay must figure out a strange program in the Room of Consequence that could lead to an unwanted ending. Through his inventions and wise counsel, Whit guides the folks in Odyssey along the right path.

After all the recent turmoil in Odyssey, Whit's End is once again open for business and the whole crew is “Back on the Air.” On the heels of Dr. Blackgaard's demise, those who participated in the treachery are feeling the sting of consequence. Meanwhile, new life in Christ means growth for Zack and his mom, and for Eugene, it also brings about the restoration of a special friendship. Jason takes a step closer to the altar with a relationship of his own, but not without some bumps along the way. And for the Barclays, an intriguing offer finds them seeking God's will for their future. Lessons about life, love, and the importance of following God's plan are in store for one and all―don't miss a minute of this exciting series! Volume 26 contains the following stories: Welcome Home, Mr. Blackgaard Do, for a Change Love Is in the Air, 1 & 2 The Pretty Good Samaritan W-O-R-R-Y Hidden in My Heart Easy Money St. Paul: Voyage to Rome St. Paul: An Appointment wth Ceasar Pokenberry Falls, RFD, 1 & 2

Forget those serene manger images you see on Christmas cards. A Christmas Odyssey revisits the Christmas story as Connie and Eugene “crash” Bethlehem for Jesus' birth. “Silent Night?” Hardly! Then zoom back to the present for a Kids' Radio reenactment that's too close for comfort: “Mary” goes into premature labor! There's enough drama to go around for several Christmases. Or multiple replays. Whichever comes first.

Looking for high-flying entertaiment for the entire family? Then journey to Odyssey for these exciting adventures. Volume 16 contains the following stories (and themes): The Mortal Coil 1 & 2 (eternity, life after death) Best Intentions (helping others) Columbus: The Grand Voyage (God in history) The Living Nativity (freedom of religion) Like Father, Like Son (acceptance) It Is Well (peace) Treasures of the Heart (priorities) This Is Chad Pearson? (being yourself) A Game of Compassion (sacrificial giving) An Adventure in Bethany 1 & 2 (faith, God's timing)

Strange―no, make that bizarre things are happening to your favorite Odyssey characters. Jason in Alaska and Whit in Odyssey both encounter miraculous healings and unexplainable violence. Before you know it, this strange phenomenon has affected nearly everyone in Odyssey, while a trail of shady characters appears, then disappears only to turn up again someplace else. Whit's starting to put things together all right, but will it be too litlle too late? Shocking developments are coming to light . . . even Whit himself is being used as part of this sinister plan. Is Whit all out of options? Find out as the Novacom saga races to a startling conclusion! Volume 38 contains the following stories (and themes): Under the Influence, 1 & 2 (salvation) The Black Veil, 1 & 2 (spiritual warfare) Twisting Pathway (choosing the right path) Clothing (recognizing deception) Box of Miracles (putting our fatih in God, not science) The Unraveling (fighting for what's right) Exceptional Circumstances (exposing the truth) Expect the Worst (prayer in times of trouble) Exactly as Planned (hope in troubled times) Exit (the ultimate victory of truth)