Books with author C.G. Harris

In the next installment of the action-packed series The Joshua Files, Josh thinks that he has solved the puzzle of time travel-but now he faces an even bigger dilemma. Should he use it to go back in time and save his father? When his mother and his best friends are kidnapped by the people who want to see the ancient prophecy predicting the end of the world in 2012 come true, Josh must choose between focusing on the present to save his mother and his past to save his father. Time is running out for Josh and the world. Can Josh save the people that mean the most to him?

Taylor Stevens, a shy 15-year-old high school student, travels to the coast of North Carolina to be with his grandmother during a storm. When the storm turns into a monster hurricane, Taylor fights to save his grandmother. In his attempts to battle the hurricane, Taylor discovers an old piece of parchment with strange symbols on it. After two modern-day ruthless pirates steal the parchment from Taylor, Emily and her friends from the Society of Spies attempt to help Taylor. Can they recover the parchment and solve the mysterious codes on it? Will the symbols lead to a treasure or some other mysterious find? In the end, they will all face the curse of Blackbeard, one of history's most notorious pirates.

"As thrilling as a rollercoaster ride, this fantastical world of spies, spirits, ancient prophecies and hidden cities tests Josh to his limits..." The Booktrust, 2009 by "sci-fi author M.G. Harris, creator of the best-selling Joshua Files." Radio Times Magazine, 5th September 2013. Teenage Josh Garcia is propelled into an urgent race to find a lost book of the ancient Maya - the Ix Codex. Could the mysterious document, lost for centuries, contain the secret to surviving a prophecy of apocalyptic doom? Josh might be the only person alive who can find it - but there are forces out there who'll do anything to make the prophecy come true. Can Josh survive long enough to unravel the secret of the missing codex?Invisible City is the first in a five-part action-adventure series for readers who love sci-fi thrills firmly grounded in a contemporary setting. This debut novel launched an author who later went on to work with Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson to develop Gemini Force One. "Puppet-master Gerry Anderson conceived the story for Gemini Force One, but wasn't able to complete it due to the onset of Alzheimer's. The series of novels will now be written by sci-fi author MG Harris, creator of the best-selling Joshua Files." Radio Times Magazine, 5th September 2013.When his archaeologist father goes missing after an air crash in Mexico, UFO-obsessed Josh suspects alien abduction. He starts a blog to voice his fears and finds like-minded friends. But after he discovers his dad was murdered, Josh is caught up in a race to find the legendary Ix Codex - a lost book of the ancient Maya containing a prophecy about the end of the world.Praise for The Joshua Files - Invisible City:"A splendid adventure story of UFOs, ancient Mayan documents and a lost city. The hero is eminently likeable, there is a splendid only-you-can-save-the-World denouement and you'll come away with a degree of esoteric knowledge about ancient Central America as well." Louisa Young, 23 March 2008, Mail on Sunday"A fast-paced, first-person thriller. Her book's Mexico setting is richly evoked, and its historical and conspiracy elements are convincingly delineated." James Lovegrove, 2 Feb 2008, Financial Times"A gripping survival story begins...a boy's fantasy of pyramids, caves and tunnels. Josh's quest for a long-lost Mayan text giving the key to salvation is bound up with his personal destiny in an unexpected way. But he is also, like all 13-year-olds, uncertain of what the future will bring. Harris cleverly captures this pivotal period." Carole Mansur, 15 March 2008, The Telegraph"Indiana Jones would have stiff competition in young Joshua Garcia . . . This novel is well written, with the action unfolding at a fast and satisfying clip. This series is destined to be a hit...the many mysteries and unanswered questions will have the reader begging for the rest of the series. Highly Recommended." Library Media Connection, September 2010, starred review"An exciting adventure and coming-of-age story with plot twists and cliffhanger chapter endings that will keep you up all night to finish ." San Jose Mercury News, 2010"MG Harris proves she has a deft touch and a real skill for writing heart-stopping adventure in her code-cracking debut The Joshua Files: Invisible City. After finding a secret manuscript hidden in the back of a photograph frame, Josh is propelled into a high-speed chase across Mexico. Harris has paced this fast-moving adventure with expertise." Vanessa Curtis, 16 February 2008, The Glasgow Herald

What Teens Must Know! is the running title of Luv4livz’s new, Real Talk series of books that provide teenagers the truths and consequences of today’s glamorized lifestyles, as well as a blueprint for their success and achievement. The Real Talk series will show them how to find value in themselves as well as others and also provide them with a clearer understanding of the purpose and value of money. This series will give them the tools to become financially independent and the concepts of creating businesses. The Real Talk series will also offer teens methods for dealing with anger, conflict resolution and will enlighten them on why it’s necessary to maintain good health. This series of books is built upon facts and research. Most importantly, What Teens Must Know! Real Talk is based on real and actual life experience. Many of the subject matters discussed in this series are not taught in our public schools, but just as necessary for our youth to know. In Volume 1, teens will find out why marijuana isn’t as harmless as they may think and what the risks of using other dangerous drugs can be. This volume also presents conflict resolution skills and opens their eyes to real prison life. In this book, teenagers will discover why we must all love, honor and respect ourselves as well as each other. Lastly, chapter 7, titled The Seven Principles of Money for Teens is a foundation that teens can use to build their understanding of the purpose and value of money. This chapter explains the differences between wants and needs as well as the importance of saving money and much more.

Though he knows about the secret Mayan prophesy that his father and grandfather were a part of, Josh still hasn't solved the mystery surrounding his father's death. But when Josh learns that a special artifact, the Bracelet of Itzamna, is the key to both that and the mystery of the codex, he must return to the hidden city of Ek Naab. Only this time he must do it alone-because as the stakes rise, Josh can no longer trust even his closest allies. This second installment of the action-packed Joshua Files series brings readers back to the secret world of the Mayan civilization, where the mysterious 2012 prophecy still threatens the world. Does Josh have what it takes to make it out alive once again?

Though he knows about the secret Mayan prophesy that his father andgrandfather were a part of, Josh still hasn't solved the mysterysurrounding his father's death. But when Josh learns that a specialartifact, the Bracelet of Itzamna, is the key to both that and themystery of the codex, he must return to the hidden city of Ek Naab.Only this time he must do it alone-because as the stakes rise, Josh canno longer trust even his closest allies. This second installment of the action-packed Joshua Files seriesbrings readers back to the secret world of the Mayan civilization,where the mysterious 2012 prophecy still threatens the world. Does Joshhave what it takes to make it out alive once again?

Brighton, England, 1811. The beautiful wife of an aging Marquis is found dead in the arms of the Prince Regent. Draped around her neck lies an ancient necklace with mythic origins-and mysterious ties to Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin. Haunted by his past, Sebastian investigates both the Marchioness's death and his own possible connection to it-and discovers a complex pattern of lies and subterfuge. With the aid of his lover, Kat Boleyn, and a former street urchin now under his protection, Sebastian edges closer to the killer. And when one murder follows another, he confronts a conspiracy that threatens his own identity...and imperils the monarchy itself.

Hero Jarvis, reform-minded daughter of the Prince Regent?s cousin, enlists Sebastian St. Cyr?s help in investigating the brutal murders of eight prostitutes. Following a trail of clues from London?s seedy East End to the Mayfair mansions of a noble family, the two must race against time to stop a killer whose ominous plot threatens to shake the nation to its very core?