Books with author J.E. Roberts

Something strange has come to Warren High… Warren High’s Paranormal Investigation Club has something of a reputation. No one knows more about the supernatural than its sole member, a freshman prairie dog known as Ned Gunnison. While he typically enjoys the solitude his club provides, he finds it shattered by a strange request from the mysterious rabbit, Laura. While he’s been told that he’s seeking a friendly ghost, Ned can’t help but notice that students have started becoming injured with no explanation. What’s more Laura seems to know things that she shouldn’t be able to know. As the attacks become increasingly violent, Ned must find a way to stop the angry spirit or he may just become its next target. A thrilling supernatural mystery for children between late elementary to early high school. If your child enjoys Goosebumps, they'll love Warren High! Perfect for the adventurous child who loves a good mystery.

From Stoker Award finalist (YA 2016 - When They Fade) Jeyn Roberts comes a new tale of survival and terror. Legend has it that a dark monster walks the woods in Alaska. A beast whose scream can freeze a man's heart. A beast with a taste for blood... In below freezing temperatures, Reese, his sister Rose, and their school friends set off from the city into the wilderness of Alaska for a winter survival skills camp. It's supposed to be three days of fun, elicit parties, maybe some making out - and hopefully no frostbite. There's Mina, the girl who convinced Reese to come in the first place. Deke, the vodka-loving troublemaker. Kaori, Rose's stylish best friend, and Mr. Fleming, the over-enthusiastic teacher who brought them all together. On the second day, they wake up to find their SUV trashed and all the food destroyed. Even worse, Mr. Fleming is missing. With signs of a blizzard approaching, the group starts the long hike to try and find safety. But the newly deserted backwoods town of Cherish Falls holds no help, and they realize they are being hunted by a girl with a taste for blood and flesh. A girl who seems monstrously strong and is a genius at tracking them down, one by one. And then it turns out, she’s not alone... Thankfully, Will Haisley was camping near the group, and he’s not about to let them out of his sights. A Wendigo Hunter, he’s been following the girl for the past few days, determined to kill her. Will comes from a long line of Hunters and he carries the skills and memories of those who have hunted Wendigo before him. He didn’t choose this solitary, benighted job—it found him. And now he’s the best chance Reese and Rose have of staying alive ...

Being different can be lonely. But compromising her values just to fit in was not a path the gentle Beagle was willing to take.Fall in love with the gentle Beagle as her bravery and kind heart help her find her true calling. Her courageous journey begins as a hunting dog living in a barn deep in the woods of Virginia. Through scary events and daunting challenges, her uncertain fate leads directly to her life's purpose. Touching the lives of so many along the way, she will reach off the pages and touch your heart as well. The memorable characters in this heartwarming tale teach us lessons about compassion for animals, and strength of character. Even though her life takes some unexpected turns, the gentle Beagle stays true to herself and becomes the best kind of hero, a hero of the heart.

The highly anticipated sequel to the first Warren High is out now. If you're seeking a series of super natural horror/suspense for your middle-grader, this is the one for you. Shortly after their first case, Laura finds herself the defacto leader of the Paranormal Investigation Club while the president recovers from his awful cold. At first, things seem manageable until a mysterious fire engulfs a local diner. Investigators are certain that it’s arson, and worse, they’ve arrested Ned’s sister as the culprit! Eager to help, Laura jumps at the opportunity to prove herself to the team. But when an ancient family secret threatens to overwhelm her life, she realizes just how much trouble leadership can be. The real criminal is hot on her heels, her reality is in shambles, her friends are in danger, and worst of all, this time she’s on her own. If the young rabbit can’t find her bearings, the next thing that burns may be herself! Follow the four members of the Paranormal Investigation Club: Ned, Laura, Ashley, and Rocky as they each struggle with their own personal demons. When the chips are down, they'll learn the best way to get through their problems is loyalty, compassion, bravery, and honesty.

Moments after several huge earthquakes shake every continent on Earth, something strange starts happening to some people. Michael can only watch in horror as an incidence of road rage so extreme it ends in two deaths unfolds before his eyes; Clementine finds herself being hunted through the small town she has lived in all her life, by people she has known all her life; and Mason is attacked with a baseball bat by a random stranger. An inner rage has been released and some people cannot fight it. For those who can, life becomes an ongoing battle to survive - at any cost! Since mankind began, civilizations have always fallen - now it's our turn!

Someone was bound to find out eventually.Bronnie Browne and Sean Watkins happen upon a secret at Captain’s Watch school. A fake student has been attending, a fake student who is hiding a secret of their own.What begins as a curious observation by Bronnie becomes a full-fledged rescue mission to save an abused girl from her vicious father and will put the young detectives’ ingenuity and courage to the test. Will the duo be able to save their schoolmate? Or will this test leave them believing that some secrets are better left undiscovered?Join Sean Watkins and Bronnie Browne in this detective story that will leave you breathless!

After the earthquakes came the infectious rage, turning friends into deadly enemies. For survivors Michael, Aries, Mason and Clementine the battle to stay alive is about to get even tougher. The new world is organising itself, with camps that promise protection for the uninfected. But the reality of the sites is far more sinister. Besides, nobody is safe from the rage within their own soul . . . For fans of GONE, or 28 DAYS LATER – not to be missed!

Zac is a smart, athletic, twelve-year-old who enjoys life, having fun, spending time with his friends, and especially playing baseball. His world turns topsy-turvy one spring break when his dreams begin. The dreams are so real, he's not sure if he's dreaming or actually traveling to these unusual places.After one dream, he wakes up with black-and-blue marks on his arms. Could they possibly be from the pirate he ran into during his dream? Zac's discoveries leave him knowing he's involved in a very serious fight for leadership between the aliens, the Mayans, and the current world as he knows it.Zac finds out he's a descendant of the Mayans, but there's no one to ask about how to deal with his unique capabilities. He's on his own; he doesn't have a clue how to address the issues and save his family and his world. When his mother gives him a book, handed down through the generations and not opened for more than one hundred years, it may help him through these struggles. Or does it just make the situation more confusing?

"The Road" meets "28 Days Later" in this heart-stopping, page-turning saga of rage, hope and survival. Moments after several huge earthquakes shake every continent on Earth, something strange starts happening to some people. Michael can only watch in horror as an incidence of road rage so extreme it ends in two deaths unfolds before his eyes; Clementine finds herself being hunted through the small town she has lived in all her life, by people she has known all her life; and Mason is attacked with a baseball bat by a random stranger. An inner rage has been released and some people cannot fight it. For those who can, life becomes an ongoing battle to survive - at any cost! Since mankind began, civilizations have always fallen - now it's our turn!