Books with author JR Thompson

I wish I could say that taking on the souls of four animals was easy. But that would be a really big lie. The coyote, wolf, and bear haven't been too big of a problem. It's the smallest of them, the crow, that has been the most difficult.Add in my responsibilities as the Seer for the Keepers and my hands have gotten really full lately.Then, just when I didn't think life could get any more insane, Wynter shows up on my doorstep, asking for a favor. She wants me to take her magic away. She wants to be human.The only problem is that her magic is tied in with the Keepers in ways I never would have fathomed. Her past will determine our future.Helping her will come at a cost...And it's a cost I'm not sure I'm ready to pay.

From National Book Award finalist and the New York Times bestselling author of The Year We Left Home comes a “powerful, beautifully crafted” (People) family saga about three generations of women who struggle to find freedom and happiness in their small Midwestern college town.A Cloud in the Shape of a Girl is a poignant novel about three generations of the Wise family—Evelyn, Laura, and Grace—as they hunt for contentment amid chaos of their own making. We see these women and their trials, small and large: social slights and heartbreaks; marital disappointments and infidelities; familial dysfunction; mortality. Spanning from World War II to the present, Thompson reveals a matrilineal love story that is so perfectly grounded in our time—a story of three women regressing, stalling, and yes, evolving, over decades. One of the burning questions she asks is: by serving her family, is a woman destined to repeat the mistakes of previous generations, or can she transcend the expectations of a place, and a time? Can she truly be free? Evelyn, Laura, and Grace are the glue that binds their family together. Tethered to their small Midwestern town—by choice or chance—Jean Thompson seamlessly weaves together the stories of the Wise women with humanity and elegance, through their heartbreaks, setbacks, triumphs, and tragedies. “Thompson’s new novel draws the reader in with character and plot…but what ultimately holds the reader enthralled is…her ability to capture the nuance of individual moments, thoughts, and reactions. No one writing today is better at this…[an] extraordinary novel” (Washington Independent Review of Books).

Life can change in the blink of an eye. Especially when you find the body of a dead Spriteblood in the forest.When the Pack makes their grisly discovery, Adam and Nikki team up with more of the town's magical people in hopes of finding the murderer and protecting Bland against an unknown enemy.But with a blood moon on the rise, everything they think they know will change.The Keeper Saga recommended reading order:Hidden MoonOnce Upon a Haunted MoonThe WolfWynter's WarCharmedThe OneUnder a Dark MoonBlood Moon Rising

The book is about two young boys that are twins and their mom and dad were killed in a battle. Their mom and dad were in a big fight with powerful villains. Before their mom died, she said “you have all the powers in the world; learn how to control your special powers”. The twins now live with their aunt and uncle. They know the twins have super powers.

Future and past entwined. Despite the victory over Cantor Cortis, the dark power still spreads. Nightmare creatures are wiping out villages all along the southern edge of the wild Tangle forest, causing a stream of refugees to flow into the capital of Sontair in the hope of finding protection.All who helped overthrow the Nine Sisters of Redmondis have been touched by what they experienced and those they lost. Dark visions sap Petron and Daemi’s strength even as they try to heal the rifts within Redmondis and forge a new path for the wielders, crafters, and guards who make up its three main schools.Wilt must enter the Tangle to seek out the source of the power that calls to him. Visions of the past seen through other eyes haunt his days, and he finds it harder and harder to resist the pull of his wraith form.The Guardian is old and weak, and the Tangle is no longer secure…

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Roland Roper won't give up. He must heal his dying father. His only hope? A forgotten wizard. A wizard that lives alone and is obsessed with creating his own magical creatures. Witnessing the power of his magic, Roland knows the wizard can heal his father. But, convincing the wizard to heal his father isn't an easy task. As it turns out, he must first help the wizard, before the wizard will help him. While getting to know the wizard, strange things start to happen to him. Things that he soon considers to be magical. While venturing into a world of magic and mystery, he realizes healing his father might be harder than expected. In a quest to find his cure, Roland discovers who he really is while facing the biggest challenges of his life.Note To Readers: Book 3 is now on amazon. Also, be sure to read book 1 first. It is free on amazon. You can read it here: http://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-Wizard-Book-One-ebook/dp/B00Q0BEGB2

GET A CLUE WITH THE CAMP CLUB GIRLS! Join Kate and the Camp Club Girls as they embark on a series of clue-filled adventures and crack the case in this entertaining and action-packed 4-in-1 mystery collection.Who’s framing the star shortstop of the Philadelphia Phillies? Kate’s friend, Andrew, faces the fears of his life as a smear campaign threatens to destroy his dad’s career. Will the Camp Club Girls hit a homerun and save the day for Andrew and his family?Where are the rats coming from at Mad River Creamery? Kate and Sydney visit a small Vermont town during their winter break. But along with their plans to enjoy the local skiing and spend time relaxing, turmoil breaks out at the local creamery. Will the Camp Club Girls triumph and vanquish the vermin of Vermont?Who's the culprit behind the phony fossils? When Kate’s former schoolteacher becomes a curator at a small science museum, she is invited to help out. . .and an accidental spilled drink leads Kate and McKenzie on a quick quest to Stone’s Throw Quarry fossil camp. Will the girls’ suspicions prove false?What's causing the pretzels go flat? When Kate is chosen to attend a junior inventors’ showcase in Hershey, Pennsylvania, she partners with a local pretzel factory that is willing to test her invention. Along with Alexis, Kate witnesses a rather unwelcome problem with the twisted treats. Will they be able to get to the bottom of their pretzel predicament?

14-year-old Brady Clark could deal with having a bloodied face. He could handle his mom and dad fighting like cats and dogs. Even though the terrifying scream of a loved one sent a shiver down his spine, he could even shrug that off. What he couldn’t handle was being treated like a little boy when he was nearly a man. He knew tensions were high and he and his little brother were wearing thin on his parents’ nerves. But bringing out the belt for a teenager? That was going too far!Brady wasn’t going to stand for it. He didn’t care that he was barefoot or was running around in his boxers. He bolted into the woods and his little brother, Derrick, followed close behind. He was determined to show his parents, especially his dad, what it felt like to be in the hot seat. And getting found by the authorities gave him just the opportunity he was looking for!Read Revenge Fires Back today to find out what happened! __________________________"JR Thompson’s novel Revenge Fires Back tackles tough issues with unflinching realism, and sets itself apart from other novels in the genre by doing this while using language appropriate for all ages. Much of the story is seen through the eyes of a teenage boy, which makes this cautionary tale gripping without being sentimental.Revenge Fires Back is a family drama that will appeal to readers who love clean, family-oriented stories with lots of action, subtle horror elements, and complex characters dealing with heavy topics. This is a page-turner that stays with you long after the last page. Great read!"Julie Hopkins________________________"After reading "Revenge Fires Back", my eyes were opened to the unjust "justice system" we have here in America. The journey of the Clark family through the tough trials they go through has many ups and downs but God's hand is clearly over the family and doing a mighty work in the young boys. I highly recommend this book to people of all ages and backgrounds! It a huge eye opener!"Andrew C.

Of all the rotten timing for her prince charming to come along... She can't marry him while her name is marred! There's no way she would dream of tainting the man's reputation — he had enough baggage of his own to worry about. Fortunately for Ericka, Titus is not the kind of guy who gives up easily. Going undercover, he becomes a resident of a men's homeless shelter. No matter what it takes, he's determined to expose the real criminal so he can take Ericka's hand in marriage. Can Titus find out who framed his red-headed angel? Is that even safe? The only way to find out is to get a copy of Storms At Shelton!Even though Storms of Shelton is the fourth book in the Harmony series, it can easily be read as a standalone.