Books with author Dan Richards

Every year on Halloween night, villains from around the world gather to attend a secretive event known as a midnight auction. Here the wealthy, the diabolical and the curious get to bid on items from the darker side of history: antique spell-books, knives used by famous murderers, hands of glory. It's not the kind of place for those with a weak constitution and it's certainly not the kind of place for a twelve-year old boy, no matter how brave he might think he is …Tony Lott lives with his uncle in a dusty antiques shop in London, England.Joseph Martell—said uncle—is an old man harboring a terrible secret.When the pair are lured to the grandest midnight auction of all, they find themselves caught up in a frightening conspiracy. At the center of the puzzle lies Marshwood, the House of Many Doors. But what does its owner want with Tony? And why is a teenage witch with a short temper the key to unraveling the whole mystery?

In book one, On a Sea of Lies, Ken Davenport and Drew Pearson embark on a perilous journey inside the Bermuda Triangle in search of a missing airliner. After an intense couple of days, staying one step ahead of death, they manage to escape a mysterious island with Drew’s family and some friends…but clearly they had not ventured far enough away from the alien held atoll. Island of the Missing finds Ken’s party recaptured and once again scrambling for their lives. This time they are being pursued by an angry alien out for blood vengeance, as well as a posse of local henchmen. Along the way, Ken learns of a place called The Forbidden City, where innocent children are being subject to hideous forms of experimentation––some of them being cloned, others worse yet. Meanwhile, an alien spaceship is hurtling toward Earth carrying a couple of beasts feared to be Clastino warriors. When the aliens living on the island learn that a piece of their technology has been stolen from the island, they are forced to assemble a team to retrieve the item before the beasts arrive, or all of them will face fatal consequences.

Zeke sets out on an adventure with the determination to succeed. He heads out full speed ahead. He finds out all too quickly that the sport of skiing is full of challenges, not to mention a crash involving himself, his equipment, and pride. Zeke is soon ready to try another sport on the snow; he is not a quitter. He once again heads out only to discover that speed is not his friend, and that children can behave badly at times. Zeke has a try, try again spirit. He gives this snow sporting one more try on a snowboard. To the top he goes and wouldn't you know-Zeke is able to conquer this mountain of snow after all.

Every year on Halloween night, villains from around the world gather to attend a secretive event known as a midnight auction. Here the wealthy, the diabolical and the curious get to bid on items from the darker side of history: antique spell-books, knives used by famous murderers, hands of glory. It's not the kind of place for those with a weak constitution and it's certainly not the kind of place for a twelve-year old boy, no matter how brave he might think he is … Tony Lott lives with his uncle in a dusty antiques shop in London, England. Joseph Martell—said uncle—is an old man harboring a terrible secret. When the pair are lured to the grandest midnight auction of all, they find themselves caught up in a frightening conspiracy. At the center of the puzzle lies Marshwood, the House of Many Doors. But what does its owner want with Tony? And why is a teenage witch with a short temper the key to unraveling the whole mystery?

Nista is born on a world where the dead never stay dead and are a part of everyday life. The docile are called spirits(ghosts) or ghouls(zombies), most are friendly, they play with children and are used as domestic staff. The evil poltergeist are called demons. They soar through the air taking human shape to trick and deceive in order to steal precious human life to live again. Young Nista has such a strong light (life force) that demons constantly show up to wreak havoc wherever she is present. If she were a flame, they would be her moths. Her father sells her out of frustration to an order of demon hunters who train her as a demon warrior. Now, 17 and in love, Nista sets out to rid her world of demons. The price might be too high, but doing nothing is not an option. Whether she lives or dies, demons will rue the day they angered her.Bad attitude, hatred, and strife are great qualities that keep demons alive, but guess what? Nista harbors the same traits and she hates bullies, especially dead ones. If she grasps one and pumps her power into it, it glows as bright as the sun and then pops like a hot air balloon. Nothing gives her greater satisfaction. Demons beware, a demon warrior is coming for you.