Books with author Fred Thompson

"Remember the Titans." Three enigmatic words received in an anonymous email that will change fourteen year old Justin McLeod's life forever.Smaller and slighter than the other teens in grade nine, Justin is the perfect target for bullies. But their taunts and abuse don't bother him, because he has a secret. After an accident at the age of twelve left him unharmed, Justin realized that he had become almost totally immune to physical pain and damage.Now he wants to stand up for himself, prove that he isn't afraid. But his mother won't hear of it. She fears that if his unique gift is discovered, the government would take him away from her and use him for their own purposes. He thinks that she's just being paranoid.And then Justin receives that mysterious email. 'Remember the Titans'? What does it mean? He's intrigued enough to research these Titans online. Once that resource is exhausted, he heads for the local library. And there things take a turn for the worse.Justin is confronted by a menacing group of brown-suited men who follow him home. Terrified, he finds himself trapped in his apartment with his mother and the custodian, Mr. Wilson. And when the strangers begin battering down the front door, Wilson offers Justin his one chance to escape to safety...using his own bathtub.

Chris Wright ran away to live on the streets when his parents were killed only a few days apart. He had no family and didn't want to be left in the care of strangers. Three years later and now almost fourteen, Chris has discovered that he has the power to heal...and the power to harm.A gang of thugs who call themselves 'Talon' want to use Chris and his powers, but he refuses to be used, by anyone. Unfortunately, the gang won't take no for an answer and has tried to force him to join them. He escaped, barely, but now he realizes that he has to either run and hide or leave town to get away from them. And that's when he meets a man named Judge Hawkes who offers him protection...for a price.In return for a safe haven, the judge wants Chris to use his powers to fight the forces of evil. Chris is skeptical to say the least. But according to Judge Hawkes, the end of days is coming and Chris, and those like him, may be humanity's only hope of survival.So now Chris had to make a choice. Run from Talon and spend his life looking over his shoulder, waiting for them to strike, or join the judge and his crazy plan to stop the Apocalypse. Time is short and he has to choose now.

Thirteen year old Christopher Wright was a kid from the streets. When word got out that he could heal with a touch, a gang known as Talon tried to recruit him. When Chris turned them down, the gang attempted to take him by force. On the run, Chris met Judge Hawkes, the head of a mysterious group known as the Angelic Dominion. The judge informed the skeptical teen that he was one of a group of young people who had been born with the souls of angels. They had been sent to Earth to stop the forces of Hell from bringing about the Apocalypse.To escape Talon, Chris reluctantly accompanied the judge back to his home to learn that he had, in fact, been telling the truth. He met others like himself and discovered that he wasn't simply the bearer of an angel's soul. His was the soul of one of the very first archangels: Sariel, brother of Michael and Lucifer.Doomed to dwell in Purgatory and guard the Gates of Heaven, Sariel is determined to stop his Fallen brother's forces here on Earth before they can destroy humanity and march on Heaven itself.

Millions of people each year visit the 4.2-acre complex known worldwide as “The Alamo.” According to Richard Bruce Winders, Historian and Curator at the Alamo, they come to see the old mission in San Antonio, Texas, where a small band of Texan revolutionaries and other heroes fought to the death, holding out for thirteen days against the Mexican army of General Antonio López de Santa Anna. Although the Alamo fell in the early morning hours of March 6, 1836, the death of the Alamo defenders has come to symbolize courage and sacrifice for the cause of liberty. The memories of Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett, and William B. Travis are as powerful today as when the Texan Army under Sam Houston shouted “Remember the Alamo!” less than two months later when it routed Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto. This book is more than a fabulous tribute to those heroic few who fell defending the mission, ultimately buying time for Houston to consolidate his forces. It is a thoroughly researched, vividly illustrated, objective description of the circumstances building up to and leading from that vital stand. Author Frank Thompson describes the political and military organization of both sides in the conflict, the weapons and equipment available to them, and the enduringly famous personalities involved. He reveals contemporary writings and reported views of those whose help was repeatedly begged for, and also of those who wanted desperately to help but arrived too late to relieve the Alamo. Narrating the dramatic battle in fascinating detail, Thompson builds an accurate picture of one of the greatest periods in American history. He also explores how the Alamo has been viewed by historians and by those in the entertainment industry, searching diligently for the truth and highlighting bias and mythology. Complementing the narrative are more than one hundred superb illustrations, many in full color, including maps, contemporary paintings, and specially commissioned color photographs of artifacts.

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The Pirate Queen, Acantha is forced to acquire a fabled soul-controlling pendant to barter for her sister’s life from the powerful Wraith King.Acantha settles that she must play pawn to ensure the protection of her family’s secrets, which could lead to their annihilation…. But, instead of playing the game straight—she chooses a dangerous road that could possibly grant the power over life, death, and destiny. The New Recruit, Young Mr. Basile leaves his comfortable, yet harshly controlled life for a position on a pirate ship called The Dark Eve. He sets off with the dreams of living independently and on his own terms—only to be surprised to find out that the Captain is a woman, but not just any ordinary woman. Acantha turns out not only to be infamous, but a coldblooded and fearless adversary. When Basile figures out that questions concerning her unwelcome, he becomes consumed by her mystery and success. Without understanding his actions, he finds himself probing deeper and deeper into her life, which proves to be difficult and life threatening if she were to discover him.If you love fast-paced adventure enveloped in a dangerous and visceral fantasy world, you’ll love The Dark Eve: A New Recruit. For exclusive offers and other books in the series go to www.tkthompson.com. And, for a limited time, you can get a complimentary digital book. Watch the Book Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU34zt2sM28Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheDarkEveOfficial Website: http://thedarkeve.com/

The life story of a polymath who has lots of interests and a number of skills gathered through education and life experience in several civilian and military sectors. From early experience in the Territory of Hawaii in December 1941 to the contemporary world of 2011, Dr. Thompson relates the eras of his life growing up, getting "over-edu-ma-cated" (as his father called it), serving the U.S. Navy for over 22 years, serving his God as a Christian for over 40 years and minister for over 35 years, and living life as the father of four children and husband (and best friend) of his wife, Sandy.

The Dark Eve: A Witch’s Curse Now that Acantha and her sisters are free from any threats, the fierce captain hopes her life can return to normal. But just as she and her adventurous crew are about to embark on another year of treasure hunting, Acantha comes face to face with her elusive nemesis. Acantha has longed to meet the witch again, but she finds she’s less than prepared for the evil she now faces. A slippery old crone, the witch overpowers Acantha, paralyzing her and forcing her to relive their long-ago first meeting, compelling her to face yet again the truths and memories she has tried for so long to forget. And this dark conjurer has an even bigger hand in the plot to destroy her than the cunning captain first realizes. Has Acantha unwittingly played into the witch’s vile schemes? Will Acantha survive the witch’s attack unscathed?Can she overcome her turbulent past — as she charts a course toward a future where she’s no longer hunted or reviled?In the dramatic sequel to The Dark Eve: Without Redemption, T.K Thompson reveals the infamous pirate Captain Acantha as never seen before as she navigates a new heading that can never be forgotten.