Books with author Briggs

Charles Dickens has turned detective in this thrilling series! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Victorian crime mysteries, A Christmas Carol and David Copperfield Boys are going missing from London’s slums… London, 1849When a boy is found drowned in the River Thames at Hungerford Stairs, novelist Charles Dickens and Superintendent Jones of Bow Street are mystified to discover that the child is not the missing youngster for whom they have been searching. As Dickens and Jones delve deeper into London’s poverty-stricken backstreets, they stumble across two more bodies.A serial killer is on the loose. And Charles is terrified that someone close to him may be one of the victims.With a strange image of a mask sketched next to the corpses, could the murderer be leaving a trail for the detectives to follow…?Or will the Death at Hungerford Stairs remain unsolved…? Death at Hungerford Stairs is the second urban mystery in J. C. Briggs’ literary historical series, the Charles Dickens Investigations, a traditional British detective series set in Victorian London. ‘The dark side of Victorian London is effectively portrayed in a chilling tale of child murder, deceit and madness. Grab a cup of coffee, put your feet up and enjoy’ - The Historical Novel Society‘Briggs's real triumph is the creation of secondary characters who could have come straight out of Oliver Twist and whose fates will tug at readers' heartstrings’ - Publisher’s Weekly‘This is a cleverly crafted story with magnificent period detail to flesh out the circumstances in large and small ways. All the characters whether major or minor ring true in this Dickens London’ - Jennifer Palmer, Promoting Crime Fiction ‘In this gripping murder mystery, South Lakeland author Jean Briggs explores how Charles Dickens might have acted in the role of detective’ - The Westmorland Gazette‘an extremely engaging read. Jean Briggs is proving herself to be a crime writer to watch out for’ – Crime Fiction LoverThe Charles Dickens Investigations Series:BOOK ONE: The Murder of Patience BrookeBOOK TWO: Death at Hungerford StairsBOOK THREE: Murder by GhostlightBOOK FOUR: The Quickening and the DeadBOOK FIVE: At Midnight In Venice

Charles Dickens has turned detective in this thrilling series! Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Victorian crime mysteries, A Christmas Carol and David Copperfield Boys are going missing from London’s slums… London, 1849When a boy is found drowned in the River Thames at Hungerford Stairs, novelist Charles Dickens and Superintendent Jones of Bow Street are mystified to discover that the child is not the missing youngster for whom they have been searching. As Dickens and Jones delve deeper into London’s poverty-stricken backstreets, they stumble across two more bodies.A serial killer is on the loose. And Charles is terrified that someone close to him may be one of the victims.With a strange image of a mask sketched next to the corpses, could the murderer be leaving a trail for the detectives to follow…?Or will the Death at Hungerford Stairs remain unsolved…? Death at Hungerford Stairs is the second urban mystery in J. C. Briggs’ literary historical series, the Charles Dickens investigations, a traditional British detective series set in Victorian London.‘The dark side of Victorian London is effectively portrayed in a chilling tale of child murder, deceit and madness. Grab a cup of coffee, put your feet up and enjoy’ - The Historical Novel Society‘Briggs's real triumph is the creation of secondary characters who could have come straight out of Oliver Twist and whose fates will tug at readers' heartstrings’ - Publisher’s Weekly‘This is a cleverly crafted story with magnificent period detail to flesh out the circumstances in large and small ways. All the characters whether major or minor ring true in this Dickens London’ - Jennifer Palmer, Promoting Crime Fiction ‘In this gripping murder mystery, South Lakeland author Jean Briggs explores how Charles Dickens might have acted in the role of detective’ - The Westmorland Gazette‘an extremely engaging read. Jean Briggs is proving herself to be a crime writer to watch out for’ – Crime Fiction LoverThe Charles Dickens Investigations Series:BOOK ONE: The Murder of Patience BrookeBOOK TWO: Death at Hungerford StairsBOOK THREE: Murder by GhostlightBOOK FOUR: The Quickening and the Dead BOOK FIVE: At Midnight In Venice

Charles Dickens turns detective yet again as he and Superintendent Jones of Bow Street pursue a brutal murderer London, November 1849. When a boy is found drowned in the River Thames at Hungerford Stairs, novelist Charles Dickens and Superintendent Jones of Bow Street are mystified to discover the child is not the missing youngster for whom they have been searching. But when two more boys are brutally murdered, the trail leads them on a hunt for a serial killer in a complicated case that tests their wits—but can they solve the clues and rescue another child before the murderer strikes again?

A Starr falls, and a family is found.On the run from the Organization, Starr and Christian find safety on the Qualla Boundary with their friends, Ben and Coda, but Starr needs answers. She forms a team of her own to fight the general and his recruits. Di, a mutual friend and anti-everything is a no-brainer, plus her Taser will come in handy. Frank, Starr’s BFF, will put his life on the line for her. Ben and Coda, not to be outdone by Starr’s friends, also swear their allegiance. Christian’s the only hold out. He knows what the Organization is capable of. He has the beaten body to prove it, but when Starr wants something, she gets it. Now that the team’s together, everything should be perfect. Trouble is Starr loves Christian but so does Di. And Frank, well, he’s never been very good at hiding his love for Starr. Will his four year long crush on her threaten the safety of the team? Life becomes tense on the Qualla Boundary, sparks fly, and the Organization is about to smash in their door.

A Starr falls. A killer rises. Starr had planned the perfect future... College. Law School. President of the United States.The Organization decided on a different path for her.Now she’s faced with an impossible choice,Go on the run, or become the assassin they want her to be. Christian ignored his feelings for Starr as long as he could.When she disappears, he must save her.Starr’s not a damsel in distress, but that won’t stop Christian—Because the Organization won’t rest until they’ve collected their top recruit.“I was swept up in Kim Briggs’ whirlwind of secrets, swoon, and adventure from page one.” -Isabel Bandeira, author of BOOKISHLY EVER AFTER, DRAMATICALLY EVER AFTER, and PRACTICALLY EVER AFTER. “As the opener in what promises to be a thrilling series, Starr Fall hits the ground running and hits the water swimming.”-Liz Coley, Author of the award winning, international bestselling PRETTY GIRL-13

Crammed with scary things that go bump in the night. 26 monsters from myths, movies and spooky Halloween stories. With lots of your favourite monsters, including: Dracula, The Mummy, Frankenstein, Bloody Mary, Trolls. Werewolves and more. Perfect for reluctant readers, monster fans and anybody wanting to scare themselves to sleep. Lots of large colorful images, accompanied by a short informative piece of text. There is a 10 question monster quiz at the end so pay attention. Part of the ‘Book of Monsters’ series. A growing collection of books, cataloguing a large selection of fantastic creatures from world mythology. WARNING: This book may not suitable for under 5's or easily frightened children.

Beth Briggs’s personal art style is evident in the illustrations of Be Your Own Fashion Artist Coloring Book. Her trademark flowers adorn every page, and her elegant drawings show a sophisticated design aesthetic. But this book isn’t here to show off her own work—it’s to show off yours! In this new adult coloring book, artists can let their ideas take flight. Thirty-one original illustrations including an assortment of “fashion faces” are duplicated three times so you can experiment with coloring, collage, or any media you can think of! Nearly a hundred illustrations will provide the building blocks for artistic expression. Briggs intends the book to be a creative tutorial in the art of fashion and beauty for those budding makeup artists as well. Maybe you harbor secret dreams of being a designer yourself, or you long to play with makeup colors and accessories. Designing may be relaxing for you or so exciting you can’t wait to go on to the next page! Everyone has their own style and creative process. Let this book help you find yours! Briggs has also included an interactive element. Use social media to share designs with friends. Download tutorials at bethbriggs.com, or enter a fashion contest via Instagram (@bethbriggsillustration). You can show the world your unique designs!

From scooping chicken salads to selling dirty clothes to shelving books to teacher training, It’s Alright: A Truckface Anthology details years of embarrassment and missteps. This volume (zine issues 7-11) contains stories of rowdy backyard brawls, awful customer service, awkward social interactions, underpants dance parties, staying angry and learning how to try.PLEASE NOTE: The digital version of this book may be harder to read than it's printed counterpart. Because of the nature of zines as artwork, most pages are saved as images, and you may find you need to open each image individually to navigate the page. Thank you.

From scooping chicken salads to selling dirty clothes to shelving books to teacher training, It’s Alright: A Truckface Anthology details years of embarrassment and missteps. This volume (zine issues 7-11) contains stories of rowdy backyard brawls, awful customer service, awkward social interactions, underpants dance parties, staying angry and learning how to try.

From his secret runaway hiding spot in an Oregon Vortex, fifteen year-old Vid can see what appears to be a gigantic object hurtling toward Earth. Apparently, no one else can see it. A teacher, who has a large telescope, couldn't find it.There are no reported electronic warnings. To verify his sighting, he asks Nit to come take a look. She can see it too. They must do something.Before they can act, the pair is scooped up by aliens from a solar sail, who are stealing earth trees to take home to their cooling planet. The kids are now curios of a race of half energy and half physical people as they sweep off into space for a 70 year journey. Now the kids must find a reason for the Hafies to return them to Earth.

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... three worlds collided. Angry Birds, Star Wars, and National Geographic united to take their fans on a galactic mission to uncover the true stories, inventions, and unbelievable science behind the science fiction. Discover how art imitates life by exploring the discovery of Kepler 16b, a real Tatooine planet; understand how a hovercraft works and how it resembles the landspeeder; find out how close we are to creating a real-life lightsaber. A bonus chapter takes this stellar adventure one step further to reveal never-before-published information about the characters, planets, and technology at work in the Angry Birds Star Wars II game! Join your favorite Angry Birds Star Wars characters on their galactic mission!

Book of Monsters: Dragons, is a fun cartoon fact-file. Profiling monstrous Dragons from around the world. Learn about Dragon kings, Fire Dragons, Baby Dragons, Giant Dragons, Poison Dragons, Golden dragons and many more. Crammed with interesting facts and fun illustrations, you will be a dragon master in no time. The Book of Monsters series has been designed to educate, frighten and entertain a generation of readers. Each book is a cartoon study of creatures from fairy tales, literature, folklore, legend and myth, featuring famous and not so famous monsters as you have never seen them before. Every page features a large monster illustration with a brief, informative description directly underneath. With a tongue in cheek humor that both adults and children will appreciate. Some of the Monsters you will all ready know about, others will be new to you, but by time you have finished with the series, you will be a certified monster expert. There will be a test at the end, so make sure you are paying attention. Part of the ‘Book of Monsters’ series. A growing collection of books, cataloging a large selection of fantastic creatures from world mythology.