Books with author Jame Richards

Book One: Sandra struggled silently not to think of the latest murder at the hands of the ancient dagger.It won’t be me. I’ll not be the next curator to die. ***In this short reads mystery series, Curators at the infamous Billamore Hall Museum and Art Gallery are being mysteriously murdered, and now no one will accept the job... except Sandra Peterson.The cozy Massachusetts town of Billamore has been home to the infamous Hall for over 200 years. Renowned for its rare and somewhat macabre collections, being curator there has been a life-long dream for the intelligent, level-headed Sandra.Unlike her best friend, Josephine, who believes in the existence of all things unseen and supernatural, Sandra refuses to be scared off by ghost stories and strange circumstances.But, when Sandra discovers a hidden painting in the museum, a shocking secret is revealed, drawing her deep into a world of intrigue she never knew existed.What is so powerful about an obscure painting that has lain hidden for over a hundred and fifty years? And why does it affect Sandra so personally?She has now become the next target of the unknown assassin. And all her answers lie in the past.Book Two: An ancient myth haunts a wealthy family…Will one brave woman also die revealing the truth?In the depths beneath Billamore Hall lay the remnants of a secret that built a town.Can a hidden truth now centuries old, still threaten the peace and security of Billamore itself?Sandra Peterson is drawn further into the secrets surrounding Billamore Hall, in this second short story of the series.Having overseen its successful reopening, Sandra gets back to the business of being the Curator of Billamore Hall. Art patrons are returning to the famous museum and art gallery, and life appears to be finding its normal routine.But mysterious noises underneath the Hall itself, draw her into a treacherous plot she never could have imagined. It will take persistence and courage to find the truth and restore a treasure to its rightful heirs. But at what cost to her own sanity and life?Sandra must decipher the cryptic lines of her ancestor’s diary to unlock what many have sought for centuries. It all comes back to a precious key. A key that will bring an ancient myth to light. But there is a price to be paid for such an act.Danger will strike and take its toll, desperately trying to stop Sandra from revealing the fabled past.Will time work in her favor? Or will the age-old legend be lost to its own dark past?Book Three: The Billamore treasure carries more than wealth.Will it be death? Or life?In this final episode, Sandra learns the true identity of Annabel’s descendants. But the birthright of a treasure that will forever change the lives of those around her is at stake.The clues quickly come together, and the passion of a dark heart bent on usurping his ancestor’s past is revealed. Yet, an ancient trait ties the dark hearted to his nemesis, determined to stop him at all costs.Only one of them can win, and whoever does will determine the will of their ancestor’s past and the future of the Billamore treasure.Undaunted, Sandra continues her quest to resolve the mysteries of the Hall. Her life is still at risk and time is running out.Will she ever remember what happened to her that night in the dark?And without that memory will she ever again be safe in Billamore?Note: The author has taken license with the tech stuff to make it fun to read. So, if you're tired of the die-hard blood & guts mystery/thriller, this cozy mystery is for you. This is a serial and the books must be read in ordr.

Take a fantastic journey into outer space with Earth Lab: Solar System. The informative text and full-color photographs highlight the structure and key features of each planet, as well as distant galaxies and constellations. Also included in the box are cardstock pieces to build models of the Sun and planets, glow-in-the-dark stars, and a solar system poster with stickers for kids to turn their rooms into their own outer space adventure!The kit includes:• 56-page book full of facts about our solar system and beyond• 9 models of the Sun and planets• 22 plastic glow-in-the-dark stars• 18 x 13-inch poster• 41 reusable stickers

Magic and myth collide in this fast-paced middle-grade fantasy, a sequel to the adventure Booklist said will make readers “clamor for more, especially those who loved Rick Riordan’s Norse-themed The Sword of Summer.”Ever since Buzz and his friend Mary returned from their quest to save the Runes of Valhalla, Buzz has been wishing something more exciting would happen in his sleepy town of Crowmarsh. Buzz’s wish is about to come true. Strange people are arriving in Crowmarsh, and it turns out that these visitors aren’t people at all—they’re mythological gods! They’ve come to kidnap Buzz’s best friend, Sam, whose newfound power makes him the key to granting the wishes of the gods.When the gods kidnap Sam, Buzz and Mary must set off on a dangerous adventure to find a mysterious being known as the Keeper of the Myths. Only the Keeper is strong enough to help them save Sam, unlock their own powers, and banish the gods back to their realms—before it’s too late.