Books with author Brian Crawford

As Rex and Máire reunite, Ætherian operatives swarm Cthonia. The Cthonians, Rex, Máire, and Aral flee, but they are soon embroiled in a firefight with an advance Ætherian guard. When the Cthonians defeat the Ætherians, they force the sky dwellers to remove their respirators. Realizing the air on Cthonia is breathable, the Ætherians join with the Cthonians to tell the remaining Ætherians above the truth about Cthonia. A revolution begins. "A New Family" is book #6 from "Vertical World," an EPIC Press series, a division of ABDO.

Having survived a firefight with Cthonians below, Rex and Aral flee back up to Ætheria. As soon as they arrive, the two are separated and interrogated. Facing his government's refusal to accept the truth about Cthonia, Rex embarks on a quest to find Aral and rescue her from torture and imprisonment by the ever-more-paranoid Head Ductor, the ruler of Ætheria. Fortunately for them, a member of the militaristic Ætherian Cover Force decides to turn his back on the Head Ductor. "Hypoxia" is book #4 from "Vertical World," an EPIC Press series, a division of ABDO.

After an eventful freshman year and disastrous summer, fifteen-year-old Will Carter returns to Merrian High none the wiser. His sophomore year will present a host of new problems: the return of Scary Terry from juvie, the pregnant presence of Amber Lee, friends-with-benefits negotiations with Abby, prom night expectations, and the ever-constant harassment from his boys. When Abby announces that she might be transferring to a New York arts school, Carter's world is turned upside down and he'll be forced to make the biggest decision of his life. In his signature voice, author Brent Crawford details young Will Carter's high school struggles, this time focusing on Carter's discovery of his true passion and the sacrifices he'll need to make.

Having escaped Ætheria, Aral and Rex take refuge on Cthonia near the impact site of Ætheria's power plant. At the same time, a team of armed Cthonian scouts sets out to recover their dead from the destruction. Among them, the Ætherian refugee Máire Himmel offers her knowledge of Ætheria to identify remnants of the destroyed power plant. Upon her arrival, though, Rex recognizes Máire as his mother, who was forced to leave him with a foster father sixteen years before. "The Wreckage of the Past" is book #5 from "Vertical World," an EPIC Press series, a division of ABDO.

With their power plant destroyed, the Ætherians send a reconnaissance group down to Ætheria to investigate the disaster. While below, they encounter Aral, a sixteen-year-old Cthonian--the only person left alive after the Cthonians' botched attack on the Ætherian power plant. But when Aral realizes that Rex Himmel is related to an Ætherian asylum-seeker living among the Cthonians, Rex understands that Aral might be the connection he needed to rebuild his broken family. "Down for Air" is book #3 from "Vertical World," an EPIC Press series, a division of ABDO.

If you want to help your child live a healthier life and overcome obesity, then this book is for you!Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet, or Kindle device.Obesity is a problem more and more families are facing today. The number of children, particularly in the USA, diagnosed with being overweight or obese has grown alarmingly in the past couple of decades. Overweight and obese children may have a harder time with certain physical activities or be short of breath compared to other children. They are likely to have low self-esteem because of their appearance, and may be subject to teasing or bullying from their peers. But even more importantly, their health is at risk with an increased likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease, like high cholesterol or high blood pressure.For parents and families with obese or overweight children, the situation can be distressing, and it may be hard to objectively come up with a workable solution. If your child is struggling with weight problems, join me for this short read, and by the end of it, you will learn everything you need to know about childhood obesity and how to encourage your child to partake in responsible food and lifestyle choices for improved health. Included are pointers to remember when talking to your child and answering any weight-related questions he or she might have. This book will help you come up with an action plan, together with your child, to lead your entire family towards a healthier lifestyle.Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...How to Talk to Your Child About Weight and ObesityWhat Body Mass Index Is and What It Means About Your Child's HealthHow to Address Self-Esteem Issues Arising From ObesityHow to Help Your Child Make Healthy Food ChoicesHow to Encourage Your Child to Increase Physical Activity and ExerciseMuch, much more!Download your copy today!

After surviving freshman year (just barely), Carter is craving his summer break. Unfortunately, when he and his girlfriend, Abby, part ways, it looks as though summer just might break him. Things start to look up when he’s unexpectedly cast in an independent film opposite the world’s biggest tween sensation, Hilary Idaho. With Hollywood knocking on his door, Carter gets a taste of the good life. But as the film spirals out of control, he begins to fear that he’s not the “somebody” he thinks he is and more the “nobody” he’s sure he always has been. Find out if Carter goes Hollywood…or Hollywood goes Carter.

In the hilarious and poignant sequel to Carter Finally Gets It, fourteen-year-old Will Carter attempts to get a little perspective on his life. School is finally over, and he has (barely) survived his freshman year. Unfortunately, he quickly learns that the summer break he's been craving just might break him. When he and his girlfriend, Abby, part ways (over his less-than-appropriate requests and her shameless flirting with another guy), Carter can't help but think his summer is ruined. Things start to look up after he's unexpectedly cast in an independent film opposite the world's biggest tween sensation, Hilary Idaho, who's looking to give her image a makeover. With Hollywood knocking on his door, Carter gets a taste of the good life. Suddenly, his small town, lame friends, and embarrassing family don't seem as great as they used to. As is prone to happen when Carter is around, the film spirals out of control, and he begins to fear that he's not the "somebody" he thinks he is and more of the "nobody" he's pretty sure he always has been. But maybe, with the help of a few friends, he'll learn to see things in a whole new light.Find out if Carter goes Hollywood or Hollywood goes Carter.

2016 Nominee for Summer Indie Awards"Mystery, suspense, humor, but most of all, a heart-thumping adventure that transports the reader back to the child in all of us. Anyone who dreams of living life as an adventurer should feel right at home with J.J. Houston." -Amanda Cummins, Managing Editor at Mind Key Publishing2016 Nominee for Summer Indie Awards.At twelve, I ain't old enough to be a bona fide archaeologist or a detective. Maybe I don't have a college degree yet, or even a high-school diploma for that matter, but I ain't no sissy girl. You best have your canteens and field bags packed properly if you want to hang around with J.J. Houston. When I dig, I generally end up in dangerous places and I sure as spit don't do it wearing shiny shoes with polished buckles.Have you ever wished you could step back in time to visit a more electric era? Set in 1963, Murder on Moon Street will whisk you back through the annals of history to a time when the American nation exploded with political and cultural change. Life is simple for J.J. Houston, tucked away on her beloved country road and surrounded by farmland as far as the eye can see. Her life is uncomplicated and rooted in naïveté, until the day she and her cousin discover a dusty skeleton pinned to a cement wall, hanging in chains. It's a revelation that will turn her world upside down.J.J.'s father is a strict disciplinarian, her eccentric Grandmother seems to have lost her last marble, and her best friend, Bo, is selfish beyond measure. As the last of six children still living at home, J.J. faces her challenges using the resilience of rebellion and her keen intuition for guidance.Some say curiosity kills the cat. But, when authorities take no interest in what J.J. knows to be a very serious case, she has no choice but to ignore convention and push ahead. She will ultimately find herself being pursued by a dreadful man whom she suspects is involved in the deaths of several local children. Mystery, wit, suspense, and adventure collide in this fast-paced rural tale filled to the brim with mayhem and intrigue.