Books with author Gene L. Hamilton

NOW AVAILABLE IN ONE VOLUME – THE ORIGINAL PEYTON BROOKS’ MYSTERY SERIES BOX SETGet all eight of the popular Peyton Brooks’ Mysteries in a single box set, including the prequel, Murder in the Painted Lady. Over 1,000 pages of action and adventure from San Francisco’s top detective.The Peyton Brooks’ Mystery series follows the career of San Francisco Homicide Detective Peyton Brooks and her partner Marco D’Angelo as they fight crime in the City by the Bay.Books included in this compilation are: Murder in the Painted Lady, Murder on Potrero Hill, Murder in the Tenderloin, Murder on Russian Hill, Murder on Alcatraz, Murder in Chinatown, Murder in the Presidio and Murder on Treasure Island.

This title introduces young readers to the piranha, the fierce fish with the sharp teeth! Easy-to-read text examines the piranha's habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the piranha's color, size, and shape. The fish's anatomy is examined, especially its teeth and jaws and their role in a piranha's hunting and diet. Piranha prey is discussed, as are the piranha's predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for xtreme ichthyologists. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title introduces young readers to the sturgeon, also known as the "Living Fossil." Easy-to-read text examines the sturgeon's habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the sturgeon's color, size, and shape. The fish's anatomy is examined, especially the unique plates that cover the fish's skin. Sturgeon prey is discussed, as are the sturgeon's predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for xtreme ichthyologists. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title introduces young readers to the catfish, the fish with whiskers! Easy-to-read text examines the catfish's habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the catfish's color, size, and shape. The fish's anatomy is examined, as are its keen senses and their roles in hunting and defense. Catfish prey is discussed, as are the catfish's predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for xtreme ichthyologists. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Simple text and incredible close-up photographs bring out the importance of owls. Each book contains important details about the body parts, habitat, and nesting of these patient raptors. Includes surprising information about unique habits and whether members of the species are endangered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Xtreme Monsters take vivid images and combines them with the powers, weaknesses, and history of supernatural monsters, written in a short, simple wording. From the current popularity of vampires and werewolves to the never-ending interest in crypto-zoological beasts, kids will be drawn to these fascinating extreme monsters. Unique quotes and facts add dimension to the text, without making it overwhelming. A glossary of subject-specific words enhances the reader's understanding and knowledge. Disturbing a mummies tomb unleashes a wicked curse that results in the thousand-year-old mummy coming to life. This title, Mummies, describes the strengths and weaknesses and how to deal with a mummy, if you ever find yourself in that kind of situation. History of mummies and the process of mummification as well as famous real-life mummies and mummy movies are also wrapped inside this book of the dead. Unique quotes and facts add dimension to the text, without making it overwhelming. A glossary of subject-specific words enhances the reader's understanding and knowledge.

Xtreme Monsters take vivid images and combines them with the powers, weaknesses, and history of supernatural monsters, written in a short, simple wording. From the current popularity of vampires and werewolves to the never-ending interest in crypto-zoological beasts, kids will be drawn to these fascinating extreme monsters. Unique quotes and facts add dimension to the text, without making it overwhelming. A glossary of subject-specific words enhances the reader's understanding and knowledge. "It gets up and kills. The people it kills get up and kill." It's a horrifying prospect. Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to defend yourself from a horde of attacking zombies. This title, Zombies, will walk the reader through strengths and weaknesses of the walking dead, as well as how to kill a Zombie (Hint: Go for the head). Zombies also covers the rich history of this monster staple and their involvement in movies with George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead, Shaun of the Dead, and Zombieland. Zombies are popular games and books, as well, including Left 4 Dead and World War Z. Find out what makes zombies so fascinating and get ready... Z-Day is coming, people. Unique quotes and facts add dimension to the text, without making it overwhelming. A glossary of subject-specific words enhances the reader's understanding and knowledge.

A field trip gone awry. A student gone missing. Every teacher's worst nightmare.Elaine Sutterfeld’s teaching skills are surpassed only by her passion for her middle grade students. But she's never gotten over the disappearance of one of her favorite students--from a field trip Elaine supervised.Now, years later, Elaine spots Jenny’s distinctive pendant hanging from the neck of another young girl and she vows to find out the truth. But someone else is desperate to keep the truth buried, desperate enough to kill.When the threats begin to mount, Elaine must decide whether to play it safe or avenge Jenny’s fate, even if it kills her.If you enjoy page-turning suspense with a touch of faith, you’ll love this warm-hearted debut mystery by Mary “M L” Hamilton.Get it today!