Books with author Ben Thompson

Future and past entwined. Despite the victory over Cantor Cortis, the dark power still spreads. Nightmare creatures are wiping out villages all along the southern edge of the wild Tangle forest, causing a stream of refugees to flow into the capital of Sontair in the hope of finding protection.All who helped overthrow the Nine Sisters of Redmondis have been touched by what they experienced and those they lost. Dark visions sap Petron and Daemi’s strength even as they try to heal the rifts within Redmondis and forge a new path for the wielders, crafters, and guards who make up its three main schools.Wilt must enter the Tangle to seek out the source of the power that calls to him. Visions of the past seen through other eyes haunt his days, and he finds it harder and harder to resist the pull of his wraith form.The Guardian is old and weak, and the Tangle is no longer secure…

o The Pope hears the confession of a senior official of the Vatican Bank. What he learns could shake the foundations of the Christian faith. o A suicide bomber destroys a Fifth Avenue antiquities gallery. A dozen people die and an eighteenth-century manuscript is whisked away. Who went to such lengths to obtain an old Knights Templars diary, and why? o A Mafia godfather with a deadly agenda escapes from a Guatemalan prison and plots revenge on those who put him there. o A Cardinal decodes pages of ancient symbols to learn the secret of Oak Island and its enigmatic Money Pit. In 1795 three teenage boys dug in an old pit on Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. They wanted to find out whose engineering expertise created a shaft nearly two hundred feet deep and if it contained treasure as the local people believed. The boys eventually gave up but syndicate after syndicate was formed over the next two hundred years to find the answer to its secrets. Millions of dollars were spent and several lives were lost in the treasure hunt. None of the searchers found riches. A mysterious rock inscribed with a symbolic clue turned up. It said, “Forty feet below two million pounds are buried.” But as excavations in the pit went deeper and deeper those backing the project faced bitter frustration. A set of elaborate traps caused the Money Pit to flood each time someone neared the prize at the bottom. Brian Sadler and a devious Cardinal of the church are pitted against each other in a race to learn secrets protected by the Knights Templars for a thousand years. A former kingpin of the New York mob, dethroned and disgraced, plans a systematic elimination of his enemies. Sadler and his girlfriend Nicole Farber become targets of the ruthless killer as this story careens to its incredible conclusion. Does the Money Pit contain relics that could shake the very foundations of Christianity? The Pope himself becomes involved as Brian Sadler discovers the startling answer to the secret of Oak Island.

Chris Wright ran away to live on the streets when his parents were killed only a few days apart. He had no family and didn't want to be left in the care of strangers. Three years later and now almost fourteen, Chris has discovered that he has the power to heal...and the power to harm.A gang of thugs who call themselves 'Talon' want to use Chris and his powers, but he refuses to be used, by anyone. Unfortunately, the gang won't take no for an answer and has tried to force him to join them. He escaped, barely, but now he realizes that he has to either run and hide or leave town to get away from them. And that's when he meets a man named Judge Hawkes who offers him protection...for a price.In return for a safe haven, the judge wants Chris to use his powers to fight the forces of evil. Chris is skeptical to say the least. But according to Judge Hawkes, the end of days is coming and Chris, and those like him, may be humanity's only hope of survival.So now Chris had to make a choice. Run from Talon and spend his life looking over his shoulder, waiting for them to strike, or join the judge and his crazy plan to stop the Apocalypse. Time is short and he has to choose now.

Meet Tilley Tumble, the bounciest, busiest and bendiest little bunny in Barley Burrow. Tilley loved gymnastics more than anything in the world and dreamed of becoming the next gymnastics superstar.It was Christmas time in Barley Burrow, and Tilley and her friends planned an extra special surprise for their coach, Miss Hoppa. Can the bunnies raise enough money to put on the biggest surprise party Barley Burrow has ever seen? And can they keep it a secret? Join Tilley and her friends as they plan a spectacular Christmas party and meet a surprise guest, dressed in red. If you like tales of animal adventures, such as Angelina Ballerina, Lettice Rabbit or Peter Rabbit, you will love this book of adorable little gymnastics bunnies.

Thirteen year old Christopher Wright was a kid from the streets. When word got out that he could heal with a touch, a gang known as Talon tried to recruit him. When Chris turned them down, the gang attempted to take him by force. On the run, Chris met Judge Hawkes, the head of a mysterious group known as the Angelic Dominion. The judge informed the skeptical teen that he was one of a group of young people who had been born with the souls of angels. They had been sent to Earth to stop the forces of Hell from bringing about the Apocalypse.To escape Talon, Chris reluctantly accompanied the judge back to his home to learn that he had, in fact, been telling the truth. He met others like himself and discovered that he wasn't simply the bearer of an angel's soul. His was the soul of one of the very first archangels: Sariel, brother of Michael and Lucifer.Doomed to dwell in Purgatory and guard the Gates of Heaven, Sariel is determined to stop his Fallen brother's forces here on Earth before they can destroy humanity and march on Heaven itself.

Practice what you preach!It was easy to tell his son he should have compassion for the less fortunate, but when a homeless man shows up on Collin’s doorstep, that’s an entirely different story. After much deliberation, the Russells invite the beggar to move in with them on a temporary basis. It’s only after the man takes over their son’s bedroom that they learn he was previously accused, but not convicted of performing a heinous act on another young boy.Evicting the man would be the simplest route to follow, but the Russell family doesn’t want rumors to cloud their judgment. For all they know, the guy could be perfectly innocent. Instead of kicking him to the curb, they enlist themselves as amateur detectives.Discovering the truth will be harder than they could ever imagine as they come face-to-face with threats, assaults, kidnappings, and murder.Is Brock responsible for the madness? You won’t know unless you snag a copy of “Hidden in Harmony” today.Hidden in Harmony is a new adult clean Christian mystery. Although people from all walks of life should enjoy this book, it will especially be enjoyed by those looking for clean Christian mysteries for teenage boys.

Some might describe him as a spoiled wealthy brat overcome with entitlement issues. Dawson prefers to view himself as an attractive biracial male who just so happens to belong to the upper class. At fifteen, the boy has learned that money has many advantages. It can be used for bribing authorities, getting his peers to wait on him hand and foot, and even for plotting revenge.When Mr. Bones practically forces the teen into a mentoring relationship, Dawson's rebellion rises to new heights. If he can't buy the guy off, he'll anger him to the point where Mr. Bones will voluntarily walk away.If only someone would have warned him about how stubborn that probation officer could be!This is going to be war!Reforming Dawson is a clean, inspirational novel about the power of one individual to make a difference. If you enjoy fiction stories that offer hope, encourage spiritual growth, and challenge you to get out of your comfort zone, you will love not only Reforming Dawson, but every book in the Worthy Battle series.Get your copy today!

History comes alive for kids like no textbook can in this epic account of the American Civil War that's perfect for history buffs and reluctant readers! From courageous cavalry rides deep into enemy territory to harrowing covert missions undertaken by spies and soldiers, the events of the American Civil War were filled with daring figures and amazing feats. This exhilarating overview covers the biggest battles as well as captivating lesser-known moments to entertain kids with unbelievable (and totally true) tales of one of America's most fascinating conflicts. History buff, Civil War reenactor, and popular blogger Ben Thompson uses his extensive knowledge and vivid storytelling style to bring the Civil War to life in this first book in a thrilling new series featuring incredible people, events, and civilizations. Get ready to learn just how awesome history can be!

The Halloween The Town Will Never Forget! The Galvin family has the least normal household in the sleepy beach community of Marston since Uncle Bob came to stay after their mom died. The family’s secrets are hard to keep hidden from the people in town who whisper about strange happenings at their house. Life becomes very interesting for Bobby Galvin as his unusual uncle embarks on a quest to prove an ancient legend about nearby Gunners Cove, rumored for centuries to be the place pirates hid their fortunes. A secret mission and an exciting search lead Bobby and his uncle to an astonishing discovery one Halloween night as they learn the true meaning of The Legend of Gunners Cove.

As long as one has breath, hope exists!Probation Officer Philip Bones, obviously a glutton for punishment, can't stand to see anyone hit rock bottom. Without a shadow of doubt, he knows one person has the ability to make a life-long impact on another — and he doesn't take that responsibility lightly.Too bad fourteen-year-old Billy Andrews lacks the self-discipline needed to change his wicked ways. When a young man asks to be mentored, a true servant of God can't refuse.If Billy will heed the difficult lessons he's about to receive, he'll make a complete turnaround.If you enjoyed Rebuilding Alden, you'll love Redirecting Billy!Buy your copy today to find out if Billy can change his thug-like ways!