Books with author Charles Franklin

Collin Mann leads a search for his brother, Ethan. But the post-apocalyptic world beyond the barrier of hills around Anistemia is far more mysterious than imagined. New civilizations have risen since the end of the old world, and each bears their own dark secrets. Back in Anistemia, new threats arise. Factions form and threaten to divide the people between what Felicia believes is right, and the council’s path to an easy peace. As her allies dwindle, she is left to rely on a select few, though newly revealed gifts might make them the strongest of all.If Ethan is alive, he must be found soon. The search party splits as they desperately seek their brave captain. Some are lost, and new alliances are formed. From the scorching deserts in the south to the frozen kingdom in the north, deepest fears are confronted and fascinating wonders are discovered.A warrior is born and a queen is crowned. But the face of evil stands strong before those on their quest to save a brother and their city. And to transform from what one is to what one must be, will be the most difficult journey of all.

A century after the fall of mankind, one small city remains. Surrounded by a seemingly endless barrier of hills, and separated from what is left of the world, they may be all that stands between survival and extinction.In a post-apocalyptic world, most people by the age of thirty are consumed by the Sickness, a mysterious and deadly illness. But the Sickness is not the only enemy for Collin Mann’s city. Hordes of deranged killers live in the surrounding hills. With few trained protectors, the future of the little city looks bleak.Collin, fifteen years old, buries those the Sickness consumes. Slight and awkward, he shuns warrior training, avoiding the example of his big brother and guardian.When killers attack, he’s called to step forward and defend his city. Instead, he freezes. He’s ashamed, knowing that his people need him to fight. But can he do it? Will a clumsy person like himself make any difference in the battle for existence?For Collin, it's the moment of truth. Will he finally become the warrior his people need him to be?Order your copy NOW and embark on this thrilling tale.

Collin Mann leads a search for his brother, Ethan. But the post-apocalyptic world beyond the barrier of hills around Anistemia is far more mysterious than imagined. New civilizations have risen since the end of the old world, and each bears their own dark secrets. Back in Anistemia, new threats arise. Factions form and threaten to divide the people between what Felicia believes is right, and the council’s path to an easy peace. As her allies dwindle, she is left to rely on a select few, though newly revealed gifts might make them the strongest of all.If Ethan is alive, he must be found soon. The search party splits as they desperately seek their brave captain. Some are lost, and new alliances are formed. From the scorching deserts in the south to the frozen kingdom in the north, deepest fears are confronted and fascinating wonders are discovered.A warrior is born and a queen is crowned. But the face of evil stands strong before those on their quest to save a brother and their city. And to transform from what one is to what one must be, will be the most difficult journey of all.

Collin is fifteen, awkward, and not a trained warrior. When deranged killers living in the surrounding hills attack his city, he has to make a decision. Will he step up and fight?In a post-apocalyptic world, most people by the age of thirty are consumed by the Sickness, a mysterious and deadly illness. But the Sickness is not the only enemy for Collin Mann’s city. Hordes of deranged killers live in the surrounding hills. With few trained protectors, the future of the little city looks bleak.Collin, fifteen years old, buries those the Sickness consumes. Slight and awkward, he shuns warrior training, avoiding the example of his big brother and guardian.When killers attack, he’s called to step forward and defend the watering hole. Instead, he freezes. He’s ashamed, knowing that his people need him to fight. But can he do it? Will a clumsy person like himself make any difference in the battle for existence?For Collin, it's the moment of truth. Will he finally become the warrior his people need him to be?Order your copy NOW and embark on this thrilling tale.

Christian young adult fiction. In a post-apocalyptic world, most people by age thirty have succumbed to the Sickness, a mysterious deadly illness. But the Sickness is not the only enemy for Collin Mann’s city. Hordes of deranged killers live in the hills around it. With few trained protectors, the future of the little city looks bleak. Collin, fifteen years old, buries those the Sickness consumes. Slight and awkward, he shuns warrior training, avoiding the example of his big brother and guardian. When killers attack at the watering hole, he’s called to step forward and defend. Instead, he freezes. He’s ashamed. His people need him to fight. But can he do it? Or would a clumsy person like himself make any difference in the battle for existence? What others are saying: "Children of the Forgotten is a thoughtful and poignant post-apocalyptic tale that fans of TV's "The 100" would appreciate. It features well-drawn characters, medieval heroics, and a clever twist or two. I recommend it!" (Kerry Nietz, award-winning author of Frayed) "A powerful post-apocalyptic story of love, sacrifice, and hope. It'll leave you wanting the next novel!" (Morgan L. Busse, author of the Follower of the Word Series) "An action-packed, post-apocalyptic fusion of war and faith!" (Angie Brashear, award-winning author of the Legends of the Woodlands Series) "Children of the Forgotten is an exceptional debut novel filled with tangible characters within a well-framed story world. Charles Franklin writes with passion, conviction, and wit, and is definitely an author you want to add to your TBR list!" (Mandy Fender, author of the Defier Series)

Excerpt from Stories of the Old Missions of CaliforniaIn these quiet, unpretending stories the writer has attempted to give a faithful picture of life among the Indians and Spaniards in Nueva California during the early days of the past century.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.