Books with author J. Wilson

The Rolling Stones have stood like a Colossus over the rock ‘n’ roll scene for almost five decades. At the heart of the band is Keith Richards, one of the greatest guitarists of his generation. Famous for some of the greatest riffs of the last century, he is equally well-known for his outrageous rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. The man who topped the “Most Likely To Die” chart for more than a decade has confounded everyone, including the Grim Reaper, by not only surviving but by thriving on a steady diet of sex, drugs and booze. Author Jack Wilson takes a wry look at Keith Richards, the man and his music, and offers useful advice for others wishing to take a walk on the wild side. He looks not only at the rollercoaster life of the man himself but others who have trodden in his erratic footsteps, including Keith Moon, Eric Clapton, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Page, Necro Butcher, Ozzy Osbourne and Snoop Dogg.

Magic is real. Dragons, witches, and monsters are real. The year is 2021, and Karina and the other gifted orphans have survived nuclear war and the collapse of society. They have stood together to face Miss Malocchia and to save the remnants of humanity from an endless army of goblins. Now, all is peaceful, happy, and magical at the orphanage. Of course, peace is fleeting, happiness can lead to complacency, and magic can turn dark. Rae and Harris encounter a ruthless band of pirates with more gifted children; Evilyn, their goblin friend, disappears in the Forbidden Mines beneath the orphanage; and news from the boys of MSSC includes the uprising of several goblin work camps, a demonic swarm of flies, and an old woman who may be Karina’s long lost grandmother. Karina and Seth decide to investigate, but their journey will be perilous and they will confront an evil far more powerful than they are prepared to face.

When Lil rescues a “gifted” (read—magical) woodcrafter from under a fallen tree, her journey begins; a journey out of the poverty on her family’s farm and into the arms of this fascinating, infuriating stranger. Likewise, Alexandr learns many lessons while his broken leg heals (accelerated by the magic of the local healer), things he had never seen in his more privileged life.

Sam and Annabel are visiting Drumheller, Alberta, where the farmland Sam’s mother lives on is host to a dinosaur dig. Annabel, an avid learner, is thrilled to have access to paleontologists and spends as much time as she can near the dig, much to Sam’s dismay. But when they learn the dig has uncovered scientifically important bones, even Sam’s interest is piqued. In fact, the whole town is talking about the dig. When Sam and Annabel learn that Humphrey Battleford, a famous collector of stolen goods, is in the area, they are on high alert to keep the ancient bones safe.

"Who are you?" Ian managed at last in a cracked whisper."Emily Victoria Park," came the soft reply.Ian knew that name. "That was…you must be…great grandmother Emily.""Yes.""But," Ian continued, struggling to make sense of what was happening, "you've been dead for…almost forty years."The old woman smiled. "Yes, I suppose I have."As a child, Ian enjoyed his summers at the family cottage on the west coast, but now he's a teenager—bored, missing his friends in the city and arguing with his father who's always telling him how wonderful things were in the old days and how great his long-dead ancestors were.After one particularly frustrating argument, Ian storms out of the cottage and, to assert his independence, decides to row over to a nearby island. That's when things begin to go wrong. He didn't check the tides and, as darkness falls and the weather deteriorates, he's swept out to sea. Exhaustion and hypothermia set in and Ian gets scared. Then he discovers he's not alone."Wilson shifts realities in a convincing way and his evocation of island life—on land and water, now and then, is masterful." Globe and Mail"Adrift in Time is firmly anchored in its sense of place, rich in stories evocative of a region peopled by pioneers as recently as the nineteenth century" Resource LinksChocolate Lily Award finalist