Books with author C.J. Buchanan

Three friends, one destiny...In the 3rd chapter of The Pages of Deresa saga, both Jim and Trevolin grow up together in a time of peace. Both boys, victims of their fellow classmates bullying, until the boys meet face to face.Along with them, Naomi, Jim's neighbor, the three friends grow together in this new coming of age story. As they grow, the innocent world they know begins to crumble and turn. An innocent and peaceful time, so to be believed, until the nightmares of The Demon Seed begin to resurface upon the land.Out of the shadows comes a new threat, or is it a threat from the past world? No one knows, not even the Goddess, and with this new threat of unknown origin, she cannot send the Archangel to help. Leaving our trio and their parents alone to face this threat of evil on their own.What is to come? Will the world fall into darkness? What are these visions of The Demon Seed, Tailn? Or, is there a Rebirth coming?Find out in, The Pages of Deresa: Rebirth

A brilliant account of the proud and ferocious American fighters who stood up to the British forces in savage battles crucial in deciding both the fate of the Carolina colonies and the outcome of the war.""A tense, exciting historical account of a little known chapter of the Revolution, displaying history writing at its best.""--Kirkus Reviews""His compelling narrative brings readers closer than ever before to the reality of Revolutionary warfare in the Carolinas.""--Raleigh News & Observer. ""Buchanan makes the subject come alive like few others I have seen."" --Dennis Conrad, Editor, The Nathanael Greene Papers.""John Buchanan offers us a lively, accurate account of a critical period in the War of Independence in the South. Based on numerous printed primary and secondary sources, it deserves a large reading audience."" --Don Higginbotham, Professor of History, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Three friends, one destiny...In the 3rd chapter of The Pages of Deresa saga, both Jim and Trevolin grow up together in a time of peace. Both boys, victims of their fellow classmates bullying, until the boys meet face to face.Along with them, Naomi, Jim's neighbor, the three friends grow together in this new coming of age story. As they grow, the innocent world they know begins to crumble and turn. An innocent and peaceful time, so to be believed, until the nightmares of The Demon Seed begin to resurface upon the land.Out of the shadows comes a new threat, or is it a threat from the past world? No one knows, not even the Goddess, and with this new threat of unknown origin, she cannot send the Archangel to help. Leaving our trio and their parents alone to face this threat of evil on their own.What is to come? Will the world fall into darkness? What are these visions of The Demon Seed, Tailn? Or, is there a Rebirth coming?Find out in, The Pages of Deresa: Rebirth

A brilliant account of the proud and ferocious American fighters who stood up to the British forces in savage battles crucial in deciding both the fate of the Carolina colonies and the outcome of the war.""A tense, exciting historical account of a little known chapter of the Revolution, displaying history writing at its best.""--Kirkus Reviews""His compelling narrative brings readers closer than ever before to the reality of Revolutionary warfare in the Carolinas.""--Raleigh News & Observer. ""Buchanan makes the subject come alive like few others I have seen."" --Dennis Conrad, Editor, The Nathanael Greene Papers.""John Buchanan offers us a lively, accurate account of a critical period in the War of Independence in the South. Based on numerous printed primary and secondary sources, it deserves a large reading audience."" --Don Higginbotham, Professor of History, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Acclaim for The Road to Valley Forge""Buchanan is a master of the historical narrative . . . a host of new insights into George Washington as a leader of men.""-Thomas Fleming, author of Liberty!: The American Revolution""The Road to Valley Forge is an effective operational history, clearly written, judicious in its judgments and based on a careful look at the war from both sides.""-Jeremy Black, author of War for America: The Fight for Independence, 1775--1783""John Buchanan skillfully guides us through 1776 and 1777, the two most critical years of the Revolutionary War for George Washington as commander in chief. With a gift for finding the apt quotation and the telling anecdote, the author traces the growth of Washington as a commanding general and the professional development of the Continental Army.""-Don Higginbotham, Professor of History, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillThe Road to Valley Forge tells the whole story of Washington's growth from inexperienced backwoods general to true Commander in Chief of a professional fighting force. This warts-and-all portrait of America's greatest hero reveals a courageous and intelligent man struggling desperately to learn from his mistakes, forge a motley assortment of militiamen into a real army, and demonstrate to all of his fellow Americans that they could, indeed, become masters of their own destiny.

If you are looking for a new dystopian type world, new creatures, and a new original story The Pages of Deresa, Tears of the Unknown is the start of your new journey. The Pages of Deresa a story where generations and Gods collide, with every story comes a new chapter for a new character. The Demon Seed has awakened, and the only way to defeat him is the power of an Archangel. Released from his prison by an unknown source, the Demon Seed is wrecking havoc across the globe, with his eyes set on The Tree of Life. Claire, a former soldier, journeys to find the Archangel. Together with the Calindo Zeig, the Appilando Kiff, Claire and her companions search for the Unknown. It is up to Claire on her journey to stop the Demon Seed, before he can destroy The Tree of Life, which will kill the Goddess Deresa, and set the world into fire.

In 1933, Hattie is sent to Nebraska after her parents die in a New York tenement fire. Once there, she lives on a farm with Henry and Elizabeth Jansen who are dealing with the deaths of their two children. While Elizabeth has trouble getting out of bed, Hattie feels unwanted and isolated. Together, they try to build a new life and come to terms with their personal losses.

If you are interested in a new world, new creatures, and new characters, The Pages of Deresa is the new story for you. With each book comes a story for a new character. This story is about when world, generations and when Gods collide. The Demon Seed has awakened, and the only way to defeat him is the power of an Archangel. Released from his prison by an unknown source, the Demon Seed is wrecking havoc across the globe, with his eyes set on The Tree of Life. Claire, a former soldier, journeys to find the Archangel. Together with the Calindo Zeig, the Appilando Kiff, Claire and her companions search for the Unknown. It is up to Claire on her journey to stop the Demon Seed, before he can destroy The Tree of Life, which will kill the Goddess Deresa, and set the world into fire.

Daisy has an electrifying secret that could save her life—or kill herHigh school sophomore Daisy Jones is just trying to get by unnoticed. It doesn’t help that she’s the new girl at school, lives in a trailer park, and doesn’t even own a cell phone. But there’s a good reason for all that: Daisy has a secret, unpredictable power—one only her best friend, Danielle, knows about. Despite her “gift” (or is it a curse?), Daisy’s doing a good job of fitting in, and a gorgeous senior named Kevin even seems interested in her! But when Daisy tries to help Vivi, a mysterious classmate in a crisis, she soon discovers that her new friend has a secret of her own. Now Daisy and her friends must deal with chilling dreams and messages from the beyond. Can Daisy channel the power she’s always tried to hide, before it’s too late? Extra features include:• A short graphic novel telling Vivi’s story• Danielle’s journal, revealing her deepest thoughts • Lyrics and video links for Kevin's music (songs composed by Fredrik Larsson, otherwise known as YouTube sensation FreddeGredde)

This is no ordinary ghost storyWellington, 1931. Seventeen-year-old Phyllis Symons' body is discovered in the Mt Victoria tunnel construction site. Eighty years later, Aroha Brooke is determined to save her life. Urban legend meets urban fantasy in this compelling alternate history by award-winning author Andi C. Buchanan."Haunting in every sense of the word, Buchanan balances historical and personal traumas with magic, resilience, and hope. A beautiful read!" —Charles Payseur, Quick Sip Reviews"A complex and richly-woven narrative. Buchanan deftly constructs a series of possibilities that play out as gorgeously crafted vignettes, but when taken together, have extraordinary depth." —Emma Osbourne