Books with author Bill Spangler

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA Rainbow Book List selectionA YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults selectionA witty, wise, and heart-wrenching reimagining of Beauty and the Beast that will appeal to fans of Rainbow Rowell and David Levithan. Tall, meaty, muscle-bound, and hairier than most throw rugs, Dylan doesn’t look like your average fifteen-year-old, so, naturally, high school has not been kind to him. To make matters worse, on the day his school bans hats (his preferred camouflage), Dylan goes up on his roof only to fall and wake up in the hospital with a broken leg—and a mandate to attend group therapy for self-harmers. Dylan vows to say nothing and zones out at therapy—until he meets Jamie. She’s funny, smart, and so stunning, even his womanizing best friend, JP, would be jealous. She’s also the first person to ever call Dylan out on his self-pitying and superficiality. As Jamie’s humanity and wisdom begin to rub off on Dylan, they become more than just friends. But there is something Dylan doesn’t know about Jamie, something she shared with the group the day he wasn’t listening. Something that shouldn’t change a thing. She is who she’s always been—an amazing photographer and devoted friend, who also happens to be transgender. But will Dylan see it that way? Praise for Beast: "Writing smartly in Dylan’s voice, Spangler artfully represents both main characters: the boy who feels like a freak and the witty, imperfect, wise trans girl he loves. Very lightly borrowing on the classic fairy tale, she allows them to fail and succeed without resorting to paper villains or violent plot points to manipulate compassion. A believable and beautiful human story.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred review "Spangler’s captivating portrayals of Dylan and Jamie offer piercing insight into the long, painful battle to shatter stereotypes in order to win dignity, love, and acceptance.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred review

An Environmental Catastrophe. A World in Darkness.Emily wakes to find the world has plummeted into darkness -- clouds have fallen and hidden the sun. And there is more to the mysterious fog. The mist is poison, killing everything in its path. Emily's home is no match for the caustic fog, and her family is suddenly on the run for safety. But when Emily learns that the machines built to save the world could be the cause of the accident, she turns to her father, Phil Stark, the original architect, hoping they can stop the environmental catastrophe. A heart-stopping, post apocalyptic thriller packed with unexpected twists and turns. Fans of Josh Malerman, Lauren Beukes and Stephen King will love this book.~~~“Grips you from the start and doesn't let go.”- Jason Gurley, Bestselling Author of Eleanor.“Captivated me from the first page with its intensity... a gripping read!”- Jennifer Jaynes, USA TODAY Bestselling Author of Never Smile at Strangers.“Intensity from the first sentence. Hold on for the thrilling ride.”- Ernie Lindsey, Bestselling Author of Sara’s Game.“A haunting tale that will stick with you long after you've read the last page.”- Kate Danley, USA TODAY Bestselling Author.

A Parent's Worst NightmareThis is a story for mothers, fathers and anyone who likes a fast-paced thriller, full of emotion and heart-stopping drama, woven with a thread of the supernatural.Twelve-year-old Kyle is angry over the devastating death of his father; A father that he witnessed stand up as a hero--and then shot down before his eyes. His mother, Sara, copes with the loss of her husband and is unable to say goodbye. And in one moment, the unthinkable happens. In his grief Kyle becomes hopelessly lost in the wilderness. As his mother awaits help in finding him, Kyle faces terrifying dangers with every turn. His time is running out. A hurricane is looming, and in its path is the coastal forest he is trying to survive. Jacob Hanson, a reporter assigned to cover the story of the missing child, has a gift--a gift he's kept hidden. When he arrives, he becomes an unwilling participant in a race against time to save the boy, and bring closure to the family.A supernatural thrill ride packed with suspense. Fans of Dean Koontz and Stephen King will love this book.What readers are saying about Superman’s Cape”Superman's Cape by Brian Spangler is a very touching story about survival for a family that has been rocked with tragedy.“~ Amy Willingham - Vine Voice "Spangler has written a mesmerizing and powerful tale about love, redemption, and the mysteries of life and death. Superman's Cape is at once heartbreaking and inspiring.”~ IndieReader.com "SUPERMAN'S CAPE was at it's most riveting for me when following Kyle's plight, which got so desperate that my hankie got all into a twist.”~ Joseph Haschka - Vine Voice, an Amazon Top Reviewer

This mystery story for young readers deals with an issue that is becoming more important in the scientific community: the illegal excavation and sale of dinosaur fossils. In this book, four friends accidentally discover some old bones that have recently been dug up, but are hidden out of sight. Something about these bones and the way they have been hidden seems really strange to the four friends, and they decide that it is up to them to discover the truth about the old bones.

This dump truck has a bad attitude.It's not easy being a dump truck, hauling heavy dirt from one place to the next. All that work has made Bertrand decidedly grouchy. But when he meets Tilly, a cheerful porcupine construction worker, Bertrand’s attitude begins to change. Can this grumpy dump truck learn to be nice? Brie Spangler’s hilarious new picture book is perfect for little truck lovers!From the Hardcover edition.

An Environmental Catastrophe. A World in Darkness.Centuries ago a catastrophe stole the sun, the clouds plummeted and covered the lands in a foggy blanket. Historians claim it was an accident that imprisoned humanity in terminal darkness. For young Declan and Sammi, all they've ever known is a world of gray. Now, at odds about the past and uncertain of their future, they're of age, and it's time to build their lives together.And for a World shrouded in a mysterious fog, the promise to fix a centuries-old accident brings new hope that they might one day see and feel the sun on their faces. But questions begin to surface. Questions of whether there ever was an accident. Questions asking what really happened that changed the Earth and what will happen if their world once again sits under a bright sun. A post apocalyptic thriller packed with suspense. Fans of Josh Malerman, Lauren Beukes and Stephen King will love this book.

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA Rainbow Book List selectionA YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults selectionA witty, wise, and heart-wrenching reimagining of Beauty and the Beast that will appeal to fans of Rainbow Rowell and David Levithan. Tall, meaty, muscle-bound, and hairier than most throw rugs, Dylan doesn’t look like your average fifteen-year-old, so, naturally, high school has not been kind to him. To make matters worse, on the day his school bans hats (his preferred camouflage), Dylan goes up on his roof only to fall and wake up in the hospital with a broken leg—and a mandate to attend group therapy for self-harmers. Dylan vows to say nothing and zones out at therapy—until he meets Jamie. She’s funny, smart, and so stunning, even his womanizing best friend, JP, would be jealous. She’s also the first person to ever call Dylan out on his self-pitying and superficiality. As Jamie’s humanity and wisdom begin to rub off on Dylan, they become more than just friends. But there is something Dylan doesn’t know about Jamie, something she shared with the group the day he wasn’t listening. Something that shouldn’t change a thing. She is who she’s always been—an amazing photographer and devoted friend, who also happens to be transgender. But will Dylan see it that way? Praise for Beast: "Writing smartly in Dylan’s voice, Spangler artfully represents both main characters: the boy who feels like a freak and the witty, imperfect, wise trans girl he loves. Very lightly borrowing on the classic fairy tale, she allows them to fail and succeed without resorting to paper villains or violent plot points to manipulate compassion. A believable and beautiful human story.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred review "Spangler’s captivating portrayals of Dylan and Jamie offer piercing insight into the long, painful battle to shatter stereotypes in order to win dignity, love, and acceptance.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred review

There is more to Blindness than the Absence of Sight. Book 3 continues the Caustic series, exploring why the clouds fell and why what you see isn't always what it seems.For Declan, that truth began as a painful journey to uncover the mysteries of the machines responsible for plunging their world into darkness. For Sammi, the machines have become her salvation, challenging the same truths Declan seeks, trying to reveal what is real. For Ms. Gilly and Richard, their chance encounter with an ancient artifact causes them to risk their lives while trying to find answers to questions they may wish they'd never asked. For Isla, her journey began more than a hundred years ago, eclipsing her own death, awakening deep inside one of the machines. She discovers an unexpected history and why death for some opened the wrong doors.A post apocalyptic thriller packed with suspense. Fans of Josh Malerman, Lauren Beukes and Stephen King will love this book.

There is more to Blindness than the Absence of Sight. For centuries, Phil Stark has been the keeper of the machine that changed the world. Guilt-ridden, impossibly alone, and losing his mind, the machine is his penance for what he’d done. When Phil meets Isla, he finds a kinship that he didn't think was possible. And when he crosses paths with Sammi and Declan, he believes that his life, and the fate of the world, might change forever. Reveal is the final book in the Caustic Series. In this installment, Declan and Sammi find his father, Richard with Ms. Gilly, and together they team up with an unlikely partner in one final attempt to rescue the sunlight and bring it back to their World.A post apocalyptic thriller packed with suspense. Fans of Josh Malerman, Lauren Beukes and Stephen King will love this book.

This dump truck has a bad attitude.It's not easy being a dump truck, hauling heavy dirt from one place to the next. All that work has made Bertrand decidedly grouchy. But when he meets Tilly, a cheerful porcupine construction worker, Bertrand’s attitude begins to change. Can this grumpy dump truck learn to be nice? Brie Spangler’s hilarious new picture book is perfect for little truck lovers!

PEKE, AN ADORABLE little Pekingnese, has a boo-boo. But when he uses his imagination, he’s no longer a pup with a broken leg, he’s a pirate with a peg leg on the high seas! Can he find the buried treasure? In her picture book debut, Brie Spangler celebrates the power of imagination and introduces a lovable Pekingnese puppy who refuses to let his boo-boo keep him from having fun.

PEKE, AN ADORABLE little Pekingnese, has a boo-boo. But when he uses his imagination, he’s no longer a pup with a broken leg, he’s a pirate with a peg leg on the high seas! Can he find the buried treasure? In her picture book debut, Brie Spangler celebrates the power of imagination and introduces a lovable Pekingnese puppy who refuses to let his boo-boo keep him from having fun.