Books with author James Michael Orr

Orphaned by a Wyvern, imprisoned by a king, hunted by fanatics…Since setting out on her quest for revenge, things have gone much differently than Min planned. After being stripped of her dragon egg and imprisoned for her supposed crimes against a foreign nation, Min faces her greatest challenge yet: Initiate Boot Camp.Now Min has a chance to prove herself once and for all. Bullies will abound and her trainers will try to break her, but Min is determined to succeed, no matter the cost.Dragon Rider Academy is a Teen & Young Adult Sword and Sorcery Fantasy Adventure.

An orphaned teen, a secret power, and a dragon sentenced to death.Sixteen year old Min Varresh wants nothing more than to join the Dragon Rider Academy.But there’s one problem: Only those with the legendary power of the Unbound may join, and only men are born with the power.Until now.When a wyvern attacks her village and destroys her home, Min is forced to reveal her secret. Now she’s on the run from those who wish to silence her.But Min will not be silenced.She will not cower from the religious zealots who believe the power of the Unbound is a gift from god given only to men.She will prove her worth.She will prove them wrong.She will become a dragon rider.No matter the cost.Dragon Rider Academy is a new coming of age fantasy adventure from the author of Whill of Agora and USA Today Bestseller Michael James Ploof.

FROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR MICHAEL JAMES PLOOFElven prophecy told of one who would defeat the dark lord…Whillhelm Warcrown has inherited a kingdom in chaos. His true love has no memory of him, his ward is trapped in the body of an ancient elf, and magic is lost. Mighty lords have claimed themselves kings of the north, dragons stir in the west, and a powerful necromancer is building an army of undead.Whill has inherited a kingdom in chaos, now he must fight to keep it.Dirk and Krentz have found themselves bound to a new bearer. The dwarf princess Raene now holds the timber wolf figurine. Hell bent on revenge, she drags Dirk, Krentz, and Chief along on a dangerous quest to stop the necromancer.Aurora Snowfell has been raised from death as an undead lich. Unable to resist the necromancer’s power, she travels north with Azzeal and the growing undead hordes, getting closer to the barbarian island of Volnoss with every step.Roakore has returned to his mountain kingdom and busied himself with the rebuilding. For six months Roakore has ignored his new abilities, but soon he will have to face the impossible truth.Kellallea remains silent to the elves. Avriel and Zerafin are forced to watch helplessly as their mother, and many of the elders fall deathly ill. The once powerful elves of Elladrindellia have found themselves mortal for the first time in untold millennia.

From USA Today bestselling author Michael James Ploof.It has been six months since the reclamation of the Ro'Sar Mountains and the liberation of Isladon. The lands of Agora are plagued by the hordes of Draggard which poured from the mountains during the reclamation. Eadon's Draggard scourge ravishes the land, sending all nations into chaos, dividing the Kingdoms and their people.The Dark Elf Eadon himself sits upon the thrown of Uthen-Arden, impersonating the fallen King Addakon. As King, Eadon has wrought war, famine, and plague upon the Kingdom.As the Dwarves hole up in their mountains, protecting their borders and guarding their treasures, the elves remain silent to Agora's plight. The Sun Elf Zerafin has returned in shame to his people with his sister's comatose body, her soul a captive of Eadon. Roakore has become King of the Ro'Sar Mountains and freed his father's spirit, his clan has rebuilt the great Kingdom. Abram and Rhunis continue their search within the Uthen-Arden capital city of Del'Oradon, for any clue that Whill remains alive. A Quest of Kings plunges readers into a vast and in depth world of magic, monsters and mayhem, rich in history and culture, where Humans, Dwarves and Elves have managed to live in harmony for centuries. It is a tale of friendship, love, honor, and courage in the face of deception, power, darkness and war.

From USA TODAY Bestselling Author Michael James PloofThe ex-slave ship Freedom travels east across Agora’s southern seas. Talon has set his sights on Belldon Island, where it is said that Akkeri is being kept by the royal family. He plans on sailing as far North as the Strait of Shierdon before heading south by land to rescue his love. But it seems that the gods have different plans for him, as does the King of Shierdon.After an attack at sea by a mysterious and powerful foe, Talon finds himself at the center of a large-scale political game. He soon realizes that if he can play the game right, not only will he have a chance to free Akkeri and the Skomm, but he just might be able to gain his people a land of their own.First, however, he must convince his estranged father to fight beside him against Chieftain Winterthorn and his son, the hated Fylkin.

“The Healing Room is a recommended read for fans of YA fiction looking for convincing teen drama and an interesting high concept mystery.” – K.C. Finn, Professional Reviewer – 5 Stars“Unabashedly human and immensely satisfying. It is highly recommended.” – Sandy Masia, Professional Reviewer – 5 Stars“The overall story plot was thrilling with a bit of horror tossed into it. It gave you the feeling that something like this could actually happen. It’s definitely a book I would recommend.” – Tiffany Ferrell, Professional Reviewer – 5 StarsNo one expected anything amazing from her – then she saved them all.A heaven like room – what better place to hide evil.Welcome to The Healing Room. Brought to you by No Divide, a kind and caring company founded on sentiment.An unlikely choice for a Nanny, 17-year-old Bronwyn’s world is changed forever when her mysterious employer accepts an invite to The Healing Room.Bronwyn questions the motives behind the heaven like room. Is it truly a portal to another dimension, or something deeply sinister?Twenty-one-year-old Mateo, while being ecstatic to have his first real job at No Divide, learns the secrecy surrounding The Healing Room hides dark and disturbing intentions.Mateo fears he's in too deep as the intensity grows and the stakes get higher.Time is running out. Can Bronwyn and Mateo expose The Healing Room before it’s too late?

Summer is usually a time of fun and games for most children, but Hanna and Ben Littleton are not your average eleven and twelve-year-old. Their father is Percy Littleton, a famous paranormal investigator, and this summer they are traveling to different locations to investigate unexplained phenomena. Things are rather boring until they stop at Castleridge Hotel. Though warned by their father not to meddle in his investigation, the brother and sister are convinced they can prove their worth as true investigators. Their eagerness soon turns to terror when Hanna begins having visions about a certain former employee of the hotel, the elevator takes them to the ninth floor on its own, and ghosts interact with them. The building seems to have a mind of its own as Hanna and Ben are forced to figure out what really happened one hundred years ago at Castleridge Hotel, before the spirits trapped inside decide to make them permanent residents.

From USA Today bestselling author Michael James Ploof.Have you ever wondered what happens to that one missing sock of a pair? If you have ever been folding laundry and come up with lone socks, then you may have Sock Gnomes living in your home. Billy Coatbutton is one such Gnome. It is the day of Billy’s first test of mastery, a test to see if he will become a treasure hunter like his father. Billy has studied, practiced and prepared for this day for years. Like all Gnomes that have come of age, Billy will soon spin the Wheel of Destiny and discover which item it is that he must find to become a treasure hunter within Sockefeller castle.Along the way he meets an old recluse Sock Gnome named Helix BonsaiTree, who has more than a little to say about the practices of the greedy Sockefellers, and helps Billy to choose the right path.During his dangerous quest Billy must overcome a vicious rat, a hungry cat, and many other obstacles, all without the help or protection of Gnomeland Sockurity. He is determined to pass his test of mastery on the first try, a feat accomplished by only one other Sock Gnome, his father. Billy will face many decisions, the greatest of all will leave thelife of a human child hanging in the balance.Kids and Adults will both find something for them in this whimsical adventure with one of the monst memorable characters to be found within the musty pages of a kindle... With references to Gnomeland Sockurity, The New York Sock Exchange, and the Sockefellers, adults will have thier fair share of the giggles. Use the "Look Inside" feature, but be warned, you are going to laugh out loud!

A land filled with rolling hills and countless forests, with mystery and adventure. This is the kingdom of Valeron, an age old land full of knights, dragons, wizards, witches, wolves and other creatures of fantasy. Young Edward is a knight apprentice training with the legendary knight Sir James. Edwards life changes as he encounters a dragon in the marketplace. Sir James arrives and he and Edward chase the dragon away. This is just the start of Edwards journey, filled with mysterious strangers, vicious pack of wolves and a dragon with an appetite for revenge. Along this journey Edward will discover what it truly means to be a knight for Valeron. At the end of this journey will the knights succeed or will they be dinner for wolves or a dragon. Knight Tales will keep you wondering what will happen next when the knights battle men, wolves, and a dragon with a surprise for everyone.