Books with author EDWARDS D

When the Sonics catch the Smashers cheating on the basketball court, they report it to the referee. The ref isn’t convinced, but the Sonics have proof—Bryan O’Malley caught the Smashers on video! Only, now the tape is missing. Somebody switched it, but who? The only clues the Sonics have are:An orange hair clip.A puddle of grape drink.A few seconds of the Halloween party video. They have to find the missing video and stop the Smashers’ dirty playing—or they might lose the rematch. Will the Sonics be able to solve The Case of the Basketball Video before the final buzzer?

It’s the late 1990s and Kory Diffoten is a bookworm with no friends apart from his English literature teacher, which is fine with him. Growing up the target of relentless teasing about his unstable aunt has made him reluctant to get close with others in the first place. However, once a freak accident renders his favorite teacher incapable of returning to Hushmore High School, Kory finds himself swept into an unexpected friendship with Ronda Smith, a pretty classmate in need of tutoring, and Jakil Dunston, her flippant boyfriend. The unlikely friendship soon takes an unexpected turn though, spawning troublesome rumors, complicated feelings, and ultimately, a police investigation.Then there’s Kory’s increasing paranoia. He’s certain his recent affiliation with Ronda and Jakil has caught the attention of an eerie and potentially dangerous new teacher at their school for some reason. But getting anyone to take him seriously seems impossible, especially once people began to question his sanity. Kory can’t really blame them though, particularly upon noticing his sudden difficulty with separating truth from illusion.Yet, Kory can only keep quiet for so long before things spiral out of control. But who’s going to believe him when he sometimes isn’t sure he can even believe himself?"Lunacy's Core" is the first installment of the "Lunacy" trilogy.

Sam Jansen is missing—and it’s time for the Sonics’ biggest game ever! Without Sam, the Sonics don’t stand a chance against their rivals, the Hornets. The innings are ticking away, and Lara, Bryan, Corey, and Jack have to piece together the only clues they have:A suspicious note.A puzzling open window. An incriminating bubblegum wrapper. Who nabbed Sam? Why would anyone play such a dirty trick? Can these super-sleuth athletes solve The Case of the Missing Pitcher before the umpire calls the last out?

When a stolen treasure is traced to Smithfield, Bryan, Corey, and the rest of the gang find themselves caught in the middle of one wild soccer tournament. The ghost who owns the treasure is out for revenge. And for some reason he’s coming after the Sonics! A vandalized garage.Three slashed soccer balls.An eerie howling in the night.Who has the ghost’s treasure? Why is the ghost haunting the Sonics’ soccer field? Can these super-sleuth athletes solve the mystery of The Haunted Soccer Field before the tournament is ruined?

When a rival player brings a football signed by a professional quarterback to a game, Jack, the Sonics’ star center, can’t wait to see it. Before the first kickoff, Jack sneaks in to the other team’s locker room to check out the ball. Then the football disappears! Jack would never steal anything . . . or would he? The clues are very mysterious: An ink-stained locker. A strange metal object.An ice-cream bar. If Jack didn’t take the football, who did? The rest of the Sonics must prove Jack’s innocence—and find the real thief—or Jack will be thrown out of the league! Will the gang be able to solve The Mystery of the Stolen Football before the last down?

A vampire is on a killing spree looking for her partner from centuries ago...Minka Wynters has a strange encounter one night outside the club where she works. That night reveals abnormal changes in her physical and mental abilities. It prompts her to start looking into the background of her parents. But what she learns takes her to a whole new reality of the city in which she lives.Join Minka in this tale of vampires, witches and shape shifting foxes along with a young detective trying to solve a string of serial murders. Follow her as she discovers the legacy left to her by her parents in the first book of Full Blood Hunters.

True love needs no disguise. Kaitlyn Nichols craves a little mystery and mayhem in her life. Having a secret agent for a father should do the trick, but unfortunately Dad is no 007, and danger is nowhere on the horizon. But all that changes when Mr. Nichols brings home Blaine, a seventeen-year-old hottie who's about to enter the Witness Protection Program. Suddenly Kaitlyn's in the perilous position of protecting the cutest guy she's ever met! When Dad enrolls Blaine in her high school, it's up to Kait to detect the girls who want him...and the guys who want him dead. Meanwhile, Kait's about to discover that there's one little thing she can't protect -- her heart.

"Part romance, part suspense, part friendship . . . The Other Countess will not disappoint--it really is pure gold!"--Historical Novels ReviewEngland, 1582Ellie—Lady Eleanor Rodriguez, Countess of San Jaime—possesses a worthless title, but her feisty spirit captivates the elite of the Queen's court—especially the dashing new Earl of Dorset.William Lacey, Earl of Dorset, has inherited his father's title—and his financial ruin. Now Will must seek a wealthy bride and restore his family's fortune. If only he hadn't fallen for the beautiful but penniless Ellie . . .Sparks fly whenever Ellie and Will are together, but circumstances—and the conniving interference of others—threaten to keep them apart.From the Hardcover edition.

"Is this what it was like when an energy sucking beast drained your life away?"A paranormal teen. A supernatural cat. A Christian slant.Since the loss of her father, sixteen-year-old Wyndi and her mother have had a rough time. When they move into a ramshackle country house for reasonable rent, they feel lucky—until they meet the purple cat. They find out he’s been a legend in the area for decades, and draws his energy from people’s pets—and often their owners—killing them in the process.Can the teen draw upon her own paranormal power to save her cats, her mother, and herself from the energy-sucking purple bully cat—before it’s too late? No one else ever has . . .Includes:Color illustrations.Fun vocabulary list.Discussion questions.If you like a sense of humor in your scary cat stories, you'll like The Legend of The Purple Cat.

This is a collection of the first three picture books in the World Adventurers for Kids Series: "Alexander the Salamander," "Ellie the Elephant," and "Zoe the Zebra."The World Adventurers for Kids Series features illustrated adventure stories told in a way that children ages four to eight will find entertaining and educational. Filled with illustrated photos and moral tales, they will take children around the world in story books designed to read in one sitting.“Alexander the Salamander” discusses the importance of listening to authority figures. A young salamander named Alexander joins his friends Airey the Butterfly and Terry the Tarantula for an unforgettable adventure in the Amazon River Basin.“Ellie the Elephant” encourages children to follow their dreams. A young elephant named Ellie living in Thailand dreams of joining the elephant polo team and playing in the Elephant Cup polo tournament, but her parents want her to work in the rice fields. Will she realize her dream of playing elephant polo?“Zoe the Zebra” teaches children about bullying. A young zebra named Zoe who lives in the African bush joins forces with her friends Emma the Impala, Barry the Baboon, and other animals to protect their friend Wally the Warthog from a pack of bullying hyenas. Can they help him and stop the bullying?