Books with author J.S. McDermott

Science fiction and fantasy merge in this exciting action adventure The ancient sword of the long-dead heroine, Connat-sèra-Haagar, is a symbiotic weapon bestowing great power, but also great danger, to any who wields it.When Hickory defeated Sequana and his Pharlaxian rebels, the Teacher sent it in the care of the Riv-Amok to the Scarf, a remote corner of the planet Prosperine. Alarm bells clamor within the Galactic Alliance when a Bikashi jet is spotted in the area. Hickory Lace and her team are dispatched to investigate. In this, the third episode of the science fiction action adventure series, Prosperine, Hickory faces her greatest fear, discovers the secret to the planet's past, and unravels the mystery of the Teacher.If you like action oriented science fiction fantasy adventure with strong female characters, then you'll enjoy this epic story from PJ McDermott. Join Hickory in her quest for galactic truth!Although The Scarf is great to read as a stand-alone adventure, PJ McDermott's fantastic space adventure series is best read in chronological order:Prelude: Born of Fire (also available as an audio book)Book 1: The Alien Corps (also available as an audio book)Book 2: Rise of the Erlachi (audio book in production)Book 3: The ScarfBook 4: Fractured ProphecyWhat readers are saying about this series.“A Great read. Had me at the first chapter. Did not want to stop. Love the plot, the storyline, the action!!”“Great characters; storyline with action, drama, and fast-paced intrigue; and unique description of an alien planet, society and its population. Highly recommended. I would get other books in the series.”“McDermott creates a very original and hopeful future world similar to the kind of sci fi I grew up loving. His alien characters are delightful and believable. I could not wait to read the second book, Rise of the Erlachi which is even better!”“This is a full-blown outer space action adventure. Well described characters and a story that has a nice flow to it. I read it straight thru cover to cover.”

Did you know that Rhode Island was founded by an outcast of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and that his ideal of religious freedom later became a guaranteed right of every American when the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution? Through first-person accounts, historical maps, and archival images, readers learn how the foundations of this culturally diverse colony were laid: How town meetinghouses forged strong democratic roots; about the role that slavery and smuggling played in the colony once known as Rogues' Island; and why Rhode Islanders were among the first to declare independence, yet the last to sign the Constitution. We also learn of Rhode Island's proud claim to the first Black Regiment.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

Twas a Dark and Stormy Night is a story of a bisexual professional woman’s life. She is a very different woman, one who murders 7 people in her life, believing herself a savior, not a murderer. This story describes how she went about these murders, how different people in her life led her to commit them. She is a lonely person, looking for love with both men and women, often confusing sex with love. Her only true love is with her boat, which plays a major role in her life. I hope you will enjoy this tale of joy and woe. Twas a Dark and Stormy Night is a story of a bisexual professional woman’s life. She is a very different woman, one who murders 7 people in her life, believing herself a savior, not a murderer. This story describes how she went about these murders, how different people in her life led her to commit them. She is a lonely person, looking for love with both men and women, often confusing sex with love. Her only true love is with her boat, which plays a major role in her life. I hope you will enjoy this tale of joy and woe.

Love, cheating, violence, death–coming of age in ScotlandWhen a £10 note slips off a shop counter and lands right at Stephen’s feet, he thinks it must be his lucky day. He decides to head to the fairground and have some fun.What happens next sends the seventeen-year-old's well-ordered life spinning out of control and he finds himself racing down a dark path, driven by his own naivete and his fear of next-door neighbor, Archie.It’s easy to say that Stephen should follow his instincts and do what he knows is right, but when Archie is involved, that’s more difficult than it sounds… Told through the eyes of several characters, Small Fish Big Fish is a powerful young adult coming of age novel, a psychological thriller about teen violence and bullying, and a moving story of family and young love.Adults and older teenagers will enjoy the authentic 20th century world building, drama, and suspense offered by this gritty young adult biographical fiction.Paperback and hardcover versions are also available and make a perfect gift for any with a Scottish heritage or those who simply enjoy a good read!What Readers Say'I found myself unable to put it down after the first twenty pages.''Every young person wants to know they're not alone. We are all Stephen at some stage in our lives, lost, confused, trying to fit in, struggling to come to grips with our lives and who we are. This book does this flawlessly.''A wonderful story that all young people can relate to. It takes an age-old battle and puts it splendidly into words that many will appreciate. I could not believe the climax.'‘Reminds me of Frank McCourt's biography of his life growing up in Ireland.''A fantastic story and a great read.' Scroll up and download this enthralling coming of age story!

A multigenerational commune in a walled state, the Colony has been a fixture in the small Pacific Northwest town for over a hundred years. When Sammy O'Doul impulsively trespasses, he watches a strange ritual, where an old woman is dug up alive from the forest. Before he can escape, he's surprised by a strangely simple old man who tells him all is not as it appears. Gradually Sammy uncovers surprising secrets that challenge not only his impressions of the Colony but of himself.

Classic Science Fiction with a TwistThe supremacy of Earth and its allies depends on the faster-than-light Surfboard® technology developed by the Intragalactic Agency. Power for the Surfboard® is provided by the rare metal Crynidium, and the planet Prosperine is one of the few places in the galaxy it can be found.The Agency is currently negotiating with Prosperine’s Government for exclusive mining rights, but intelligence suggests a radical faction is plotting to seize power. If the rebels prevail, their manifesto to return the planet to the Dark Ages will prove catastrophic to the Agency's plans.The Alien Corps’ Hickory Lace and her team are sent to investigate.The mission soon develops into a galaxy-wide crisis. Interplanetary politics, telepathic reptiles, an alien who could be the incarnation of Jesus, and a sword with supernatural power are only some of the challenges Hickory and her team must deal with.®Registered Trade Mark of the Intragalactic AgencyProsperine: The Adventures of A Space Heroine includes:Book 1: The Alien CorpsBook 2: Rise of the ErlachiBook 3: The ScarfIf you enjoy action-packed science fiction/fantasy with a touch of the supernatural and a strong female lead, then you'll love this addictive trilogy by PJ McDermott.Also available in hardcover.What Amazon readers are saying about this epic space adventure.“A Great read. Had me at the first chapter. Did not want to stop. Love the plot, the storyline, the action!!”“McDermott creates a very original and hopeful future world similar to the kind of sci-fi I grew up loving. His alien characters are delightful and believable. I could not wait to read the second book, Rise of the Erlachi which is even better!”“This a full-blown outer space adventure. Well described characters and a nicely paced story that has a nice flow to it. I read it straight thru cover to cover.”Buy Prosperine today and see why readers are calling McDermott "a contemporary Asimov."

SCIENCE FICTION ACTION ADVENTURE WITH A SUPERNATURAL EDGE.Fans of The Foundation Trilogy, Dune, and Ringworld will love Prosperine. Three books in one super value volume.The people on the planet Prosperine are unlike any other in the galaxy. Prosperine didn't have an extinction event, so dinosaurs continued to rule...and evolve. But in 2179 of the modern era, the Avanauri look human—more or less—but they do hatch from eggs. It comes as a shock, therefore, when one of the locals is reported to be performing miracles.The Alien Corps' Hickory Lace and her crew, space pilot Jess Parker and the young genius Gareth Blanquette, arrive on Prosperine to check out the situation, but all is not as it seams. Interplanetary politics, a bloody revolution, alien mercenaries, a mystic known as "the Teacher," and a sword with supernatural powers are just some of the things they must deal with. Explosive and unexpected, the story evolves through each book to reach its dramatic conclusion.If you enjoy epic science fiction with a touch of the supernatural and a strong female lead, then you'll love this captivating story by PJ McDermott.Buy Prosperine today and see why readers are calling McDermott a ‘contemporary Asimov.’