Books with author David J. Wilson

Willson writes in a simple prose that delicately summons his fantasy world to life.-Kirkus reviewsFifteen-year-old Nara Dall has never liked secrets. Yet it seems that her life is filled with them, from the ugly scar on her back to the strange powers she possesses. Her adoptive father refuses to say anything about her origins and soon, she and her best friend must attend the announcement ceremony, which tests youths for a magical gift.The poor village of Dimmitt has not announced a gifted youth for decades. When Nara uncovers the reason, she uses her own forbidden powers to make things right. The decision sets her on a path of danger, discovery, and a quest for the divine. In the process, she learns the truth about herself and uncovers the biggest secret of all: the power of broken people.Looking for Dei is a magical journey into a rich, exciting world. Readers who enjoy diverse characters, forbidden magic and fast-paced adventure will adore this stunning fantasy tale!

At great personal cost, Nara Dall has defeated King Vorick, yet the Great Land is still not free. Her twin sister, Kayna, has taken the throne and is committing unspeakable acts. And if the terrifying rumors hold true, she will soon have cursed warriors at her disposal - an army to hunt Nara down and destroy everything she holds dear. Desperate to stop Kayna's cruelty, Nara embarks on a journey with few allies, untested magic, and a crisis of faith. To find victory, she must call upon every ounce of her strength and courage. But will she be strong enough to defeat Kayna and bring an end to her dark regime? And will the Great Land survive the battle to come?

Join Jack Bennett, a brave 18 year old, along with his best friend Sam Yates as they brave a Northern Ontario winter to go search for a missing friend. Chuck Turner was supposed to report to a wilderness lodge for his new job but never showed up. When bad weather hampers the police’s search, the boys decide to take matters into their own hands. The boys are met with bad weather, obstacles, and dangerous situations as they search for their missing friend. Will they find him? Will they too become victims of an unfortunate event in the harsh northern climate? Read Winter Rescue and find out! This is the first story in a series that follows the adventures of Jack Bennett and his friends. Watch for the next story that will see them heading into unforgiving territory on the trail of their next adventure!

Lisbeth was born into the world of extra ordinaries, people with gifts. They live side by side with the ordinaries. When Lisbeth was two years old her father went out to buy a bottle of wine and never returned. Her mother Grace brought her up with the knowledge that he had loved his wife, loved his child, loved his job and was in love with life. So where was he? Did his disappearance have anything to do with his gift?Lisbeth’s gift, like her mother was to see the dead, so they knew he wasn’t dead. Then soon after her sixteenth birthday, her mother died. The family solicitor, himself a gifted man, comes to her rescue by persuading her to work at a B&B near the beach in the small village where she lives. The B&B she soon discovers is not all it seems on the surface. Slowly she discovers it’s magical inhabitants and even members of her family. At home in her small grey stone home, cosy with spells of safety, she is never alone as her mother’s spirit still comforts her there and she has Rhubarb her cat with his own gift, communication.This is a story that encompasses spells and magic, good and evil. It’s about a young girl overcoming shyness and fear to become fulfilled. Mostly it is about her constant hope that she will be reunited with her father.

San Valencez is a city with many levels. Near the barrio, on the south side of town, gangs rule the streets, and those that don’t find a way out tend to be sucked into the shadows and consumed. Not far away, near the border between the bad side of town and civilization, there are those standing up to the shadows. They aren’t superheroes, exactly, but they aren’t regular kids either. They have abilities, intelligence, strength, skill—and a desire to see their city become a better place.Four teenagers, Weaver, Cami, Shooter and Combo, come together with a mutual desire to make things better, to help those who need it and punish those who deserve it. When Shooter’s old friend Mikey approaches them, concerned over his brother Dale’s connections with a gang called Los Escorpiones, they organize and become something stronger than their separate parts. The city is in danger from a threat it doesn’t even know exists. All that stands in the way of disaster is a group of “Hoods.”

A third bind up of JEREMY JAMES adventures. This book contains: DO GERBILS GO TO HEAVEN? and NEVER STEAL WHEELS FROM A DOG.Jeremy James is always saving things – whether it’s the Third World, Richard’s Gran or the souls of his poor pet Gerbils. Indeed, the life of a hero is so full of surprises it seems even a wise old fortune teller has trouble predicting what might be next. However when it comes to Jeremy James, one thing is for certain... mischief and mayhem are never far away!

This satisfyingly chunky book contains the first three ADVENTURES WITH JEREMY JAMES titles:ELEPHANTS DON`T SIT ON CARSNEVER SAY MOO TO A BULLHOW THE LION LOST HIS LUNCHJeremy James is the lovable little boy whose life is just full of problems! If it`s not elephants sitting on his dad`s car then it`s monkeys trying to eat it. And the last thing he expects when he goes on strike is for his parents to follow suit. How on earth is he going to get his breakfast?