Books with author Jake Thompson

“There’s not a false note in this powerful, beautifully crafted exploration of the trade-offs in women’s lives.” —People From National Book Award finalist and the New York Times bestselling author of The Year We Left Home comes a moving 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. Evelyn set aside her career to marry late, and motherhood never became her. Her daughter Laura felt this acutely and wants desperately to marry, but she soon discovers her husband Gabe to be a man who expects too much of everyone in his life, especially his musician son. Grace has moved out from Laura and Gabe’s house, but can’t seem to live up to her potential—whatever that might be. In A Cloud in the Shape of a Girl 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.

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).

Of all the times to fall in love, not now! Farmington is under the eye of a demented arsonist. There’s no room for romance... Or is there?Farmington may be a small town, but it’s anything but dull!Residents have no choice but to exist in clouds of smoke, screaming sirens, and fear as they wonder whose home or business will be next.And then there’s that whole love thing.A not-so-perfect guy meets an absolutely dreamy gal. He’s certain he can win her heart — if her anger-driven psychotic brother will back off anyway. Even though Fighting for Farmington is the second book in the Harmony Series, it can easily be read as a standalone. It contains no foul language or embarrassing bedroom scenes.Purchase Fighting for Farmington today.

Ya ever tangled with goblins?Vexx White is a down on his luck apprentice mage, recently expelled from Fallanden Magical Academy for experimenting with necromancy. With nothing to lose, he becomes a dungeoneer for hire—taking odd jobs in his home town of Cloudbury for pocket change. Nine out of ten dungeoneers die in their first ten quests, and to survive Vexx finds himself teaming up with a clumsy elf and a crazed succubus. When they’re not busy trying to kill each other, the dungeoneers drum up all the work they can get, from raiding dungeons to hunting down thieves.Vexx’s adventures take him from the seedier parts of Cloudbury to the goblin-infested Lifeless Hills in search of gold and glory. But if he wants to live up to his hero, the legendary dungeoneer Dred Wyrm, what other choice is there?A New Beginning is the first book in The White Chronicles series, a humorous fantasy sword and sorcery adventure that will be followed by the sequel The Shattered Seagull in July 2020.

The last year has been rougher than sandpaper for Abbey Force and her dad. He’s in a coma after his accident a year back, wherein he was framed for a terrible crime he didn’t commit. And their home, Reward Plantation, an idyllic spot on the eastern coast of South Carolina, had to be sold to pay off his debt to society. Abbey is stuck living with her uncle Charlie, who, even in the few hours a day when he’s sober, ain’t exactly your ideal parental role model.But it turns out the new family that moved into Abbey’s old house has a daughter named Bee. And she’s just as curious about all the No Trespassing signs and holes being dug out by Felony Bay, in the corner of what used to be Abbey’s home. It appears someone’s been poking around a mystery that dates all the way back to the Civil War—and it just might be the same someone who framed Abbey’s dad.Fresh, funny, and heartwarming, Girl from Felony Bay is the perfect book for fans of Rebecca Stead’s Liar & Spy and Sheila Turnage’s Three Times Lucky.

False allegations force the sweet and innocent Ericka O'Malley to resign from the mission.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 has 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 at Shelton is the fourth book in the Harmony series, it can easily be read as a standalone.Storms at Shelton is a Christian suspense and mystery novel which contains elements of clean romance and light humor.

Elizabeth, Alexis, Bailey, Sydney, Kate, and McKenzie come from different parts of the country and different backgrounds. But when they meet at Camp Discovery, they learn they all share one thing: an aptitude for intrigue! Soon they’re embroiled in a search for lost jewels…and that’s only the beginning! Whether it’s foiling terrorist plots or finding missing millionaires or rescuing sea lions, you’ll love joining the adventure with these precocious preteens, as they pitch in their personal skills to solve the mysteries and save the day! The perfect blend of mystery and mayhem—just for you!

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

She's determined to undo him note by terrifying note...She's everything he fears--the chilling laugh in the darkness, the haunting footsteps on the stairs, the endlessly cruel imagination--and she's everywhere.Sixteen-year-old Remington is petrified, stranded in his uncle's cabin in the middle of nowhere-Montana, hoping and praying he doesn't end up like his uncle:deadHe can't live as this woman's captive for the rest of his life, the centerpiece in her twisted games. He won't. But how can he escape the eyes that are always watching?Terrors of Troy could best be described as belonging to the Christian horror genre. It contains no foul language or inappropriate bedroom scenes but may leave some readers with nightmares.

A Jedi Master searching to reclaim his past.A Sith apprentice who cannot see a way forward.A former Sith haunted by the power he once knew.A Jedi Knight wrestling with the dark side's call.All are drawn to the same backwater planet by the darkness hidden there. But as their destinies become more and more intertwined, are they growing closer to discovering the truth, or merely all pawns in some greater scheme?