Books with author C Bailey Sims

—An Ancient Prophecy—A Powerful Relic—An Insatiable EvilWhen all three converge, the fate of every living thing will be in peril.All her life Catherine had hoped to see a fairrier cat. No book, no scroll provided to her by her tutors had ever mentioned this legend, much to her frustration, and now—at the worst possible time—she was getting her wish. Only, in her wish the cat wasn't about to kill her.A 732-year-old fairrier cat the size of a horse has killed his fair share of hunters. Driven to the brink of extinction for the supernatural powers of his coat, is he indeed the last of his kind?Sheltered, sixteen-year-old Catherine is about to find out. Unwitting heir to the Ancient Onyxes, she flees an arranged marriage only to stumble upon the cat's secrets, the force of the ancient relic she wears, and the dangerous mission they must undertake.Hidden under a desert that was once a fertile land, millions of predators are waiting to feast again. Catherine must discover the secret of the Ancient Onyxes and stop the creatures known as trodliks before they consume everything in their path. A whispered prophecy becomes her only guide and a rejected suitor just might be the one warrior she desperately needs.C. Bailey Sims delivers a medieval masterpiece of adventure, romance and horror in the epic Candlewax.Winner of Connecticut's Tassy Walden Award for New Voices in Children's Literature, Young Adult category.“…fast-paced, and engrossing. It leaves your senses in overdrive.” Sarah Kovach, SoSimpleSara.blogspot.com"...one rip roaring adventure." Bill Tillman on Goodreads.“May I please move to Candlewax? The world-building in this book is incredible!” Mrs. Reader Pants, http://readerpants.blogspot.com.“Candlewax by C. Bailey Sims brings a breath of fresh air to the Young Adult fantasy genre.” Michelle Keener, EscapeInWordsReviews.blogspot.com“What a refreshingly wonderful book!” Michelle Raborn, Chronicles of a Book Evangelist.“The first lines in Candlewax caught my attention and I had to read the rest of the story.” Jo Jones, mixedbookbag.blogspot.com“Enjoyed this book immensely. Well developed characters with an interesting plot and kept me intrigued throughout.” Sharon Leali“…this book was up to par with my favorite books such as ‘The Hunger Games’ and ‘The Maze Runner’.” Worldpeas14's on Goodreads.com“…twists and turns aplenty to keep you guessing.” Ayesha, stumbled-upon-books “Fans of Tamora Pierce, Alanna series, will enjoy reading Candlewax.” Bari Coslow on Goodreads.com, “a fantastic read…” Regina Linton, regina-unsettled.blogspot.com“I loved that this story went along at a great pace and kept me reading until I finished it.” Ny Romeo, Ms.BookQueen.blogspot“With very 'real' characters, and a gripping storyline, "Candlewax" is a real page-turner that always leaves you wanting to know what will come next.” Michelle Duane, teacher-librarian.

In the suburbs of London, a remarkable detective fights for the underdog When father is away, Reggie Fortune is left in charge of his quiet country medical practice. A young doctor with a sluggish work ethic and a passion for sweets, Fortune is at his happiest when tending to an old man’s illness or curing a poor boy’s broken leg. When a call comes in alerting Fortune that the archduke has been found unconscious in the road, he hurries no more than he would for a regular patient. But as he discovers when he inspects the lord, this is a most irregular case. The archduke lives—but another man has been murdered in his name. This collection of six puzzling stories introduced the world to Reggie Fortune, a remarkable detective whose rotund frame conceals a razor-sharp mind and a fighting spirit. A true champion of the oppressed, Fortune will never let a murderer escape justice—whether his victim was royalty or the lowest of the low. Ths ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

As a doctor, "Reggie" is a delightful fellow. As an efficient assistant to Scotland Yard he is deadly. The thrills along one's spine when "Reggie" flicks into the beyond a quite superfluous criminal are the evidence that these are among the best of detective stories.These short stories featuring Reggie Fortune are diverting and amusing enough that one wishes more were available here. Fortune is more than a bit of a wag, but the puzzles are good and the solutions reasonable.

An Ancient Prophecy. A Powerful Relic. An Insatiable Evil. When all three converge, the fate of every living thing will be in peril. All her life Catherine had hoped to see a fairrier cat. No book, no scroll provided to her by her tutors had ever mentioned this legend, much to her frustration, and now-at the worst possible time-she was getting her wish. Only, in her wish the cat wasn't about to kill her. Fleeing an arranged marriage, sixteen-year-old Princess Catherine teams up with the legendary 732-year-old fairrier cat Spelopokos to stop the onslaught of omnivorous trodliks that have awakened, and a rejected suitor might just be the one warrior she desperately needs. A medieval fantasy novel of adventure, romance and horror for readers 12 and up, Candlewax won Connecticut's Tassy Walden Award for New Voices in Children's Literature, Young Adult category.

As a doctor, "Reggie" is a delightful fellow. As an efficient assistant to Scotland Yard he is deadly. The thrills along one's spine when "Reggie" flicks into the beyond a quite superfluous criminal are the evidence that these are among the best of detective stories.These short stories featuring Reggie Fortune are diverting and amusing enough that one wishes more were available here. Fortune is more than a bit of a wag, but the puzzles are good and the solutions reasonable.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

Readers will enjoy this spin on a traditional story as it is a fractured retelling of the Hansel and Gretel tale. Widow in the Woods begins with a grieving woman in the Bavarian forest looking for solace and comfort. She finds it in works of kindness and is rewarded for her good deeds. In another part of the forest, Hansel and Gretel find themselves neglected and abandoned seeking safety and shelter. Read to find out how these two worlds collide and how mistaken identity can lead to trouble!