Books with author David E. Long

Rachel Rubin, an American reporter, is only interested in writing about the war, but England in 1945 is swarming with ghosts who need her help. She is the only person who can help them come to terms with their deaths and finally move on. After Rachel’s husband, Tony, inherits a manor near the Scottish Border, they decide to travel there for a vacation away from all those ghosts. But not before they attend a secret séance led by an infamous medium, Madam Castanos, with their friends, Charlotte and Bill. The medium quickly realizes Rachel is not only a reporter, but that she also possesses special abilities. When they reach the manor, two gruesome events mark their arrival – a death and a disappearance. Unbeknownst to them, Madam Castanos is hot on their heels with warnings that shake even the fearless medium herself! Rachel soon learns of the Beaumont Curse – a legend filled with incredulity. However, after Charlotte is attacked by an evil rotten thing, Rachel is sure the legend is more fact than fable! With the curse hanging over their heads, Rachel and Tony race against time to stop the death and destruction surrounding Furniss Manor. Secrets and betrayal shroud their efforts and expose a malevolent demon more deadly than any of them can imagine. When Rachel discovers the demon’s power is fueled by death, she wonders if the coming battle will signal the end of her short, young life …

Told from a little girl's perspective, My Grandma is Lost? is about the different kinds of loss she has experienced in her life, and her journey to understand what it means to lose her beloved Grandmother. Inspired by her young daughters, D.E. Long addresses this difficult life situation that children of all ages face today in this helpful and sensitive book. D.E. Long lives in Dayton, Ohio, and is currently at work on three new books for children that speak to challenging subjects - bullying, divorce, and a visit to the doctor's office.

Discover the fascinating true stories behind the twenty weapons that changed our world.Sometimes the simplest inventions can shape the course of history and change the way we live in times of both war and peace.From the humble stirrup to a billion-dollar warship, from mysterious Greek Fire to the iconic Spitfire - uncover unbelievable real-life stories of intrigue and invention as we journey through thousands of years of human history. Packed with fascinating facts and brought to life with astonishing illustrations, this is the story of the weapons that changed the game - forever.

Buddy and Cally Chambers are enjoying a week’s stay at the church camp, Camp Musky, when they unexpectedly become involved in solving some perplexing problems at the camp. When large humanlike tracks are found in the area, some of the campers believe that a Bigfoot inhabits the camp. Buddy, in his attempt at finding out this mystery, is almost murdered by two eccentric millionaire bachelor brothers. Escaping this plight and helping to solve Camp Musky’s greatest problem, Buddy is caught up in an adventure of a lifetime.