Books with author Diane M. Tyler

Praise for Age of the Ashers:"A fascinating and well-written novel...""...an absolutely thrilling read...""engrossing, beautifully written..."One power. One prophecy. One chance to change the world.Petros is a well-oiled machine of an empire that has been overrun by evil. Every individual’s life is mapped out precisely, from the day of their birth until their much-anticipated Coronation at age seventy-five, when they each become ruler of their own personal paradise. Eighteen-year-old Chloe Zacharias is content to exist as a social outcast and virtual recluse. Orphaned at the age of eight, she and her twin brother Damian live with their aunt and uncle, who only just tolerate their unwelcome charges. When classmate Ethan Ross gives Chloe a one-day pass to a newly opened museum, she discovers there’s much more to her utopian city, and the mysterious government that runs it, than she could ever have imagined.An ancient prophecy has plans for Chloe; plans that will catapult her into the middle of an ages-old war between beings thought belonged only to ancient mythology.When it becomes clear to the powers of the Underworld that Chloe could uncover their secrets and dismantle their world, the rulers send cunning Hermes, devious messenger to the lords of Hades, on a mission to destroy her before she finds out who—and what—she is. Famed poet and romantic musician, Orpheus will do anything to reunite with his beloved wife Eurydice. Manipulated by Hermes into believing he can win back Eurydice if he charms a mortal known as “the Vessel,” Orpheus takes advantage of Chloe’s naïveté and voracious curiosity, and leads her into mortal danger.Damian can’t ignore his sister or her strange behavior any longer. He has discovered that he has an astonishing gift of his own, and Hades and Apollo are shaken by the possibility that there is not one, but possibly two, entities with the power to topple the evil world they have created.Chloe and Damian must work together, without becoming paralyzed by fear like their ancestors before them, or the citizens of Petros will continue to believe and be ruled by the horrific lies that have corrupted their world. Filled with magic, mystery, and sprinklings of Greek mythology, Age of the Ashers is a powerful fantasy adventure for those who love to lose themselves in the world of make-believe.

"This story is a perfect blend of ancient myth and modern culture ...""Diana has crafted a full and vivid world and unique characters to inhabit it.""This is an adventure you’re gonna wanna read to believe with a fascinating twist at the end you just will not see coming."A family feud of mythological proportions….To save the present and secure the future, Chloe must return to the past, to an age when the stuff of myth is a terrifying reality.With the Councilman’s guards hot on their trail, Chloe, Damian, and Ethan dive through a mystical portal that transports them to the ancient hills of Ourania where they swiftly learn that Petros is literally crumbling in the warpath of Mania, the powerful rogue Asher who’s hell-bent on ruling the world and erasing every trace of Duna, the true creator against whom the rebel gods are fighting.With the lords of the Underworld on her side, a colossal chip on her shoulder, and a domaby which she commands the elements, Mania appears utterly indestructible. The only thing standing between her and global domination is the last few Ashers hiding in the hills, scrambling to devise a plan and make sense of the mysterious shapeshifter in their midst...If Chloe and her friends don’t act quickly, Mania will be in possession of the magical ambrosia that gives the gods their immortality. And if she becomes immortal, their fate is inextricably sealed, and the future of Petros will be darker and more hopeless than ever. In this riveting sequel to Age of the Ashers, Chloe and Damian must embrace their destiny by facing the resistance Orpheus prophesied would come. Will they band together, or will the bitterness between them make everything fall apart?Full of twists and turns and thrilling surprises, War of the Ashers is an exciting fantasy adventure for lovers of Greek mythology.

"...an absolutely thrilling read...""engrossing, beautifully written..."One power. One prophecy. One chance to change the world.Join Chloe on a quest to discover the long-buried secrets of her family's past, make friends and foes with beings she once thought purely mythical, and do battle against ancient gods before they destroy her kind and take over the world.

The true story of the Frakes family which suffered more tragedy than normal. There were 26 documented children, most who died young, and in tragic circumstances. A window into the hardscrabble life in rural America during the Great Depression era. Historical account of Frakes who were Vikings from Denmark who immigrated to France, England and to America.

A true story of an adventurous young woman's narrow escape from disaster at sea. Ocean boating is a most dangerous sport for the inexperienced. It was one of the most frightening experiences of my life and lessons were learned. My hunger for adventure and fun in my overzealous youth nearly got me killed, and sometimes I still have nightmares about it.

One power. One prophecy. One chance to change the world.Eighteen-year-old Chloe Zacharias is perfectly content being an outsider. But an ancient prophecy has different plans, plans to catapult her into the middle of an ages-old war between beings she only thought were mythical. Petros is a well-oiled machine of an empire. Everyone’s life is mapped out perfectly, from the day of their birth until their much anticipated Coronation at age seventy-five when they’ll become ruler of their own personal paradise. But when it becomes clear to the powers that be that Chloe could uncover their secrets and dismantle their world, the rulers of the Underworld send cunning Hermes on a mission to destroy her before she can realize who – and what – she is. Recruited to assist in the mission is Orpheus, famed poet and romantic musician who will do anything to reunite with his beloved Eurydice. If he can charm Chloe into believing false information about her true identity, the rulers of Hades and Petros will be placated, he will join his bride in Elysium, and every Petrodian citizen will continue believing the horrific lies that have corrupted their world. Filled with magic, mystery, and sprinklings of Greek mythology, Age of the Ashers is a young adult fantasy adventure for those who love to get lost in the world of make-believe.

Strange, eerie phenomenon in Missouri which has everyone asking "What is it?" for decades. No scientist has been able to explain it. So scary it caused pioneers to fled their homesteads in terror. A true mystery that defines explanation. A big tourist attraction in southern Missouri in the Joplin area. Seen on TV shows and has been written about in numerous magazines and newspapers. What is it? Can you solve the mystery?Plus a true story of a Teen has to make a difficult choice that will impact the rest of his life.

"This story is a perfect blend of ancient myth and modern culture ...""Diana has crafted a full and vivid world and unique characters to inhabit it.""This is an adventure you’re gonna wanna read to believe with a fascinating twist at the end you just will not see coming."A family feud of mythological proportions….To save the present and secure the future, Chloe must return to the past, to an age when the stuff of myth is a terrifying reality.With the Councilman’s guards hot on their trail, Chloe, Damian, and Ethan dive through a mystical portal that transports them to the ancient hills of Ourania where they swiftly learn that Petros is literally crumbling in the warpath of Mania, the powerful rogue Asher who’s hell-bent on ruling the world and erasing every trace of Duna, the true creator against whom the rebel gods are fighting.With the lords of the Underworld on her side, a colossal chip on her shoulder, and a domaby which she commands the elements, Mania appears utterly indestructible. The only thing standing between her and global domination is the last few Ashers hiding in the hills, scrambling to devise a plan and make sense of the mysterious shapeshifter in their midst...If Chloe and her friends don’t act quickly, Mania will be in possession of the magical ambrosia that gives the gods their immortality. And if she becomes immortal, their fate is inextricably sealed, and the future of Petros will be darker and more hopeless than ever. In this riveting sequel to Age of the Ashers, Chloe and Damian must embrace their destiny by facing the resistance Orpheus prophesied would come. Will they band together, or will the bitterness between them make everything fall apart?Full of twists and turns and thrilling surprises, War of the Ashers is an exciting fantasy adventure for lovers of Greek mythology.