Books with author Christopher Collier

Alone. Frightened. Captive. If you hear someone approaching, RUN. She is not there to help you.There is an ancient evil in the Back Country, dormant for centuries but now hungry and lurking.When it sets its sights on an unsuspecting mother one routine morning along an isolated stretch of highway, a quiet farming family is suddenly thrust into a world of unspeakable terror, and a young Gretel must learn to be a hero.Full of twists and turns, Gretel will have you on the edge of your seat. If you like books by Stephen King you will love Gretel.Scroll up and click "buy now" or "read for free" if you are enrolled in Kindle Unlimited and prepare for a creepy and twisted tale unlike anything you have ever read.

The classic story of one family torn apart by the Revolutionary War -- now with special After Words bonus features!The Newbery Honor Book My Brother Sam Is Dead joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!All his life, Tim Meeker has looked up to his brother Sam. Sam's smart and brave -- and is now a part of the American Revolution. Not everyone in town wants to be a part of the rebellion. Most are supporters of the British -- including Tim and Sam's father.War is raging and Tim knows he'll have to make a choice -- between the Revolutionaries and the Redcoats . . . and between his brother and his father.

The fight for survival started with a blast.Then it started snowing in May and the grid failed.Then they came.Who are they? And what do they want?Find out in this short fast-paced post-apocalyptic survival horror thriller that will leave you wanting more.When a mysterious blast goes off in a small college town, triggering a blizzard, college professor Dominic and the few remaining survivors must decide whether to stay or leave and face the monsters who came with the snow.They Came with the Snow is the first installment in this chilling and scary series, reminiscent of Stephen King's, The Mist, and a must-read for true science fiction and post-apocalyptic horror fans.The complete They Came with the Snow series includes:They Came with the Snow (They Came with the Snow Book One)The Melting (They Came with the Snow Book Two)The List (They Came with the Snow Book Three)The Ghosts of Winter (They Came with the Snow Book Four)Scroll up and click, "buy now" or "read for free" if you are enrolled in Kindle Unlimited and start reading They Came with the Snow today.

From the ocean, it rose.Every fourteen months it appears on a secluded beach in a small town just before dawn.One morning during his daily run to the beach, Danny Lynch witnesses the strangest and most incredible thing he's ever seen.A dark, man-like figure emerges from the ocean, stands for just a few moments on the beach, and then retreats back to the surf.Danny's perspective on the world changes in an instant, and as the only eyewitness to this event, his mission now is to convince anyone who will listen that what he saw was real.But with only a vague photo and a dubious story, that task is proving almost impossible, and his only hope may be in finding a mysterious woman who was at the beach earlier that morning, and who may hold the terrifying secret that could cost Danny his life.What did Danny see? And why is he in danger?Find out in this creepy and terrifying horror psychological thriller with a twisted ending that will shock you. Don't miss The Sighting. Start reading it today. The complete series includes:The Sighting (The Sighting Book One)The Origin (The Sighting Book Two)The Reappearance (The Sighting Book Three)Scroll up and click, "buy now" or "read for free" if you are enrolled in Kindle Unlimited.

The witch has returned and no one is safe.Almost a year has passed since Anika and Gretel's horrifying night in an abandoned cannery in the Back Country, and the subsequent beginning of their quest to the Old Country for answers to the mysteries of Orphism.But rumors are reaching the far shore that the evil Witch of the North, presumed dead since that night of terror, is alive and strong.And hunting again.But this time no one is safe.Everyone Gretel loves is in danger, and she must summon a new level of power and conviction to end her family's nightmare forever.Scroll up and click "buy now" or "read for free" if you are enrolled in Kindle Unlimited and start reading this dark and twisted, terrifying tale today.

Winner of the Newbery Honor! The Revolutionary War comes alive in this contemporary classic for young adults. The War had no clear-cut loyalties--it divided families, friends and towns. Young Tim Meeker's 16-year-old brother goes off to fight with the Patriots while his father remains a reluctant British Loyalist in the Tory town of Redding, CT. Tim’s always looked up to his brother, who’s smart and brave. With the war soon raging, Tim knows he'll have to make a choice -- between the Revolutionaries and the Redcoats . . . and between his brother and his father. Over the course of the war Tim learns that life teaches some bitter lessons and does not guarantee clear answers. My Brother Sam Is Dead is a stirring, probing tale full of action and suspense, putting listeners right into the heart of the Revolutionary War.

Winner of the Newbery Honor, the Revolutionary War comes alive in this contemporary classic for young adults.The Revolutionary War had no clear-cut loyalties—it divided families, friends, and towns. Young Tim Meeker’s sixteen-year-old brother goes off to fight with the Patriots while his father remains a reluctant British Loyalist in the Tory town of Redding, Connecticut. Tim’s always looked up to his brother, who’s smart and brave. With the war soon raging, Tim knows he’ll have to make a choice—between the Revolutionaries and the Redcoats…and between his brother and his father. Over the course of the war, Tim learns that life teaches some bitter lessons and does not guarantee clear answers. My Brother Sam Is Dead is a stirring, probing tale full of action and suspense, putting you right into the heart of the Revolutionary War.

Johnny made a promise to his father, who was wounded fighting for the South. He promised to take care of the family and not run off to fight. Without Pa, Johnny’s family can barely scrape by. But when there’s an offer to take his mules and wagon on a bold mission to supply the Rebel troops, Johnny can’t resist. Then he’s captured by a Yankee—Cush, a runaway slave. Johnny doesn’t like taking orders from a black. But he’s got no choice. He’s bound for prison camp, tormented by his broken promise and wondering what will become of his family and himself.

Deep in the woods is a little wooden house, with nine neat windows and a red front door. When a little mouse decides it will make the perfect home, so do the other animals in the wood - including a great big bear!But will the bear be able to put everything right when their home comes tumbling down? Find out in this beautifully illustrated retelling of a classic Russian folk tale.

The classic story of one family torn apart by the Revolutionary WarAll his life, Tim Meeker has looked up to his brother Sam. Sam's smart and brave -- and is now a part of the American Revolution. Not everyone in town wants to be a part of the rebellion. Most are supporters of the British -- including Tim and Sam's father. With the war soon raging, Tim know he'll have to make a choice -- between the Revolutionaries and the Redcoats . . . and between his brother and his father.

Celebrate Chinese New Year and learn how every animal earned its place in the Chinese zodiac by taking part in the Great Race! Discover who will come first to win the ultimate prize, and find out why Cat will never forgive his friend Rat in this ancient folk tale that has been passed from generation to generation. Praise for Deep in the Woods, the previous title from Christopher Corr: '… the book looks like a delectable candy box… There is a lesson here — about friendship, and sharing — but the book never feels plodding or pedantic… Which may be why the lesson just goes down like the truth.'