Books with author Alan Davis

"There'll be a reign of terror," Annabel tells Kate and Sheena, when the horrible Julia Channing is made a Monitor. And she's right. So now it's going to be up to The Silent Three to step out of the pages of an old comic and try to give Julia the fright of her life. As long as they're not recognised, of course...?And in the second of these two delightful comedies, Annabel takes on the Town Council over a condemned tree and makes a very unexpected TV debut.Even more like Annabel!ALAN DAVIDSON is the author of five ANNABEL books. Other humour titles include ESCAPE FROM COLD DITCH [illustrated by John Richardson]. Also available in Kindle are his teen suspense novels THE BEWITCHING OF ALISON ALLBRIGHT, QUEEN RIDER and MARINA IN A GREEN DRESS.

After a horrific car accident that left her dead for several minutes, June quickly learned that she didn’t come back from the other side alone. At only twenty-seven, she was now wheelchair-bound, living alone in a small apartment in Boston’s north end. As a summer nor’easter rolls in and the day nurse says goodbye, she is left to deal with the shadows and darkness by herself. When the power goes off, the dark entities make themselves known, growing stronger by the power of the raging storm. Another feeding on a soul of a dying person nearby would put them over the edge, June fears. But how will she keep that from happening? The sudden sounds of a fight downstairs has her concerned, and as the night and attacks by the shadow people progress, it looks like a losing battle. Is her ex-con neighbor still alive? Can she make it to daybreak?

Selected from the first Annabel collection [A FRIEND LIKE ANNABEL] this hilarious taster story features the classic teenage heroine at her most riotously imaginative.Here, Annabel Fidelity Bunce decides to reveal in full to best friend Kate the tragic family history behind her middle name---much to the annoyance of classmate Miles Noggins, who'd much prefer to discuss who has the last raspberry trifle left over from Angela Dill's birthday party.But as the story unfolds of Annabel's 19th century ancestor, Fidelity Bunce, blow by shocking blow, even Miles finds himself enthralled - and horrified.'Sparkling Annabel comedies' - THE GUARDIANAs well as the ANNABEL books, other classic titles reissued as Straw Hat eBook Collectables include Alan Davidson's ESCAPE FROM COLD DITCH and Anne Digby's TREBIZON series.

They killed his wife! His assistants are undead! Is it myth or monster that plagues this peculiar place?If you have a macabre sense of humor, why not give a listen to this Burtonesque tale and see if the undertaker does indeed get his revenge!It was a land and time far, far away, or so the story goes. Hear the notable narrator tell the tale of the undertaker and his race for revenge and retaliation. Meet the campy and capricious characters that occupy the quaint town along the way. But do be careful to keep an eye out for those double-headed dogs, mind you. Even the deviant doctor couldn’t keep the town, teeming with those twisted types safe from harm. Will the undertaker find the fiends or will he merely go mad? More importantly, will you be brave enough to make to the end of the freakish fable?

This is the tale of a girl who is intensely jealous of all the good times her classmates have but who cannot share them because her parents are not very well off. After a series of bizarre events, she experiences life with a rich mother but returns to her old life knowing that money was not the answer to all her problems. "The Bewitching of Alison Allbright" has been the subject of a mini- dramatization by The Book Tower. Alan Davidson wrote his first four books under the pen-name A.D. Langholm. He has also written a series of "Annabel" books.

Family secrets can be difficult burdens- especially when they involve bringing back the dead. I won’t tell you that the undertaker handled it better than most, but not everyone had to save the world from those evil vampire types while shouldering the load, now did they? This curious and creepy tale follows the forlorn undertaker through the tiny hamlet of Krakenshire after his attempts at avenging his wife’s death. Those nefarious types he had blamed for her demise turn out to be responsible for a whole lot more! First came the cryptic notes. Then came the mysterious messages from the old woman in the woods. Last came all the proof he needed. Will he finally find out what the evil empire has been up to? Will he discover what role he plays in the grand design? Will the doctor drive him insane with his relentless rhyming? There’s only one way to find out these answers. Are you fearless and foolhardy enough to find out?

Archer has lived his entire life in the Vale. No one knows what lies outside. No one but the Alchemist. There is great power inside Archer, an elemental power straining to be unleashed. He knows that he can save the Vale from tyranny. First, he just has to escape the Alchemist’s Tower.... There are others prisoners. The learned girl called Writer who has an affinity for water. The angry, hard Weaver who has always needed the earth beneath her feet. And a sweet boy called Keeper who can make fire dance across his skin. A handy skill for the Keeper of the Dragon. Escape is only the beginning. The new friends must face magic storms, enchanted wolves in the Moon Forest and an English redcoat, bristling with pistols and muskets. Only together will they stand a chance of making it home. What they discover will change the Vale - and all England - forever. White Wind Rising is the amazing first instalment in this steampunk adventure novel series. This is a fantasy series for all ages featuring elemental magic, alchemy, dragons, balloon flight and epic flintlock fantasy battles. So grab the first book right now! What other readers are saying about this series: “My 11 year old son is an avid reader and he loved this book. His favourite books include Skullduggery Pleasant, the Alex Rider series and Percy Jackson. He said this book was just as gripping and read it within a couple of days.” — Kindle Reviewer “I loved the way the author took Archer a young frightened boy and turned him into a strong hero. This author did a wonderful job of keeping you engaged throughout the story. I can't wait till the sequel.” — Kindle Reviewer “Highly recommended... by an adult. Children will be enthralled.” — Kindle Reviewer “I was not sure what to expect from this book but found that once I started reading I could not put it down. I got it to read to my son who is really enjoying it. Just could not stop myself from reading to the end as a chapter a night left me in too much suspense.” — Kindle Reviewer “the very narrative of their reality is brought in to question, and a subtle play between history, magic and legend begins to unfold. Very much looking forward to future instalments of this series.” — Kindle Reviewer “Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I love the characters and the way the story has unfolded so far. The scenes are well described and I can't wait for book 2.” — Kindle Reviewer "it contains all the things I like in a story: strong, relatable characters, evocatively described settings and events, and compelling foreshadowing that keeps you turning the pages. Threads are weaved throughout this book, many of which are satisfyingly resolved - but some are left open, hinting at an exciting direction for future installments. I'll definitely be reading the rest of the series! The writing style is simple and honest without being patronising. A really enjoyable tale that transported me away for a few days." "Fast paced fantasy adventure, four young teens find themselves and each other. Oh yea, Burp the Dragon loves cabbages. You will get hooked before you know it!" "I absolutely loved this thrilling adventure with engaging, relatable characters. A captivating story brilliantly written, I highly recommend it."

Eight singular and sprightly short stories all set in the strange settlement called Krakenshire:The unpredictable undertaker and demented doctor are once again delegated to defend the development from the villainous vampires. And with the aid of the almost undead assistants and a handful of other helpers, they give the ghouls a fierce fight for their freedom. Oh, there’s a few other fiendish findings along the way, mind you. I’m certain you’ll see there’s a story for everyone to scream about- in one way or another. But I can’t disclose all the details to you and foul all the fun, now can I? Please peruse at your own peril, as you might find yourself far too engrossed to escape.