Books with author Jason Hamilton

"This is the book Jane Hamilton was born to write... [it is] magnificent." - Ann Patchett, New York Times bestselling author of Commonwealth "Everything you could ask for in a coming-of-age novel-- funny, insightful, observant, saturated with hope and melancholy." - Tom Perotta, author of Little Children and The Leftovers"Tender, eccentric, wickedly funny and sage...gives full voice to Jane Hamilton's storytelling gifts." - Nancy Horan, author of Loving Frank and Under the Wide and Starry SkyMary Frances "Frankie" Lombard is fiercely in love with her family's sprawling apple orchard and the tangled web of family members who inhabit it. Content to spend her days planning capers with her brother William, competing with her brainy cousin Amanda, and expertly tending the orchard with her father, Frankie desires nothing more than for the rhythm of life to continue undisturbed. But she cannot help being haunted by the historical fact that some family members end up staying on the farm and others must leave. Change is inevitable, and threats of urbanization, disinheritance, and college applications shake the foundation of Frankie's roots. As Frankie is forced to shed her childhood fantasies and face the possibility of losing the idyllic future she had envisioned for her family, she must decide whether loving something means clinging tightly or letting go. A new classic from the author of Oprah's Book Club picks A Map of the World and The Book of Ruth. *Includes Reading Group Guide*

Join award-winning science writer John Hamilton as he traces humanity’s race to the moon and the exploration of the final frontier.The Space Race tells the story of the dawn of rocketry to the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Every manned American spaceflight is included, from Project Mercury to Gemini to Apollo. Also covered are vital details about important Soviet spaceflights, as well as America’s space shuttle, the International Space Station, and planned future missions.Why did Neil Armstrong almost crash the Eagle lunar lander before becoming the first person to walk on the moon? Who was the first person to vomit in space? Who peed in his spacesuit while still on the launchpad? These questions and many more are answered in these inspiring—and sometimes humorous— stories of triumph, tragedy, and determination.The Space Race is based on the bestselling hardcover series, now expanded and combined into a single-volume ebook for the first time. “… readers will find themselves immersed in the excitement.”—American Library Association Booklist. Perfect for school reports, but also a thrilling book for anyone interested in space, young or old. In this 33,000-word history of the space race, you’ll discover:• Early rocketry, from Chinese fireworks to the terrifying German V-2 missiles of WWII.• The Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union.• The origins of NASA.• The original Mercury 7 astronauts.• The cosmonauts who went where no one had gone before.• The spacecraft that brought us to the moon.• Concise biographies of the pioneering men and women who first explored the heavens.• Glossary and Timeline.• 75 historical images from NASA’s archives.• And much, much more!The Space Race is thoroughly researched, easy to read, and filled with adventure. Boldly seek out your copy today!

Do not wander in cursed lands alone...Una wants only one thing, to find and destroy the dragon that drove her out of her childhood home in the heart of Arthurian Britain.When a handsome knight arrives, she learns she is not the only one who wants the beast dead. The knight is Sir George, a messenger of the Faerie Queen and the man assigned to kill the dragon that still haunts her home.But the road to get there contains new dangers, long shut out from this world…until now.Together with her newfound ally, Una must survive the dreaded Forest of Arden, return to her homeland, and discover what happened to her family. To get there, she will search within herself and discover an ancient, forbidden magic that is either the key to their survival, or the road to their end.Knight Rising is a captivating blend of YA fantasy and Arthurian legend. If you like dragons, blossoming romances, and magical showdowns, then you’ll love Jason Hamilton’s fresh take on Edmund Spenser’s classic tale.

Magic in the air. Demons on the hunt. To save the kingdom, one girl must uncover her hidden abilities.Jak is finally doing what she loves, learning the secrets of magic. But when the queen summons her to meet in private, she discovers that not everything in Skyecliff is as it seems.Now she must find a way to keep to her studies and combat a growing threat within the city itself. Encounters with new friends and another species of Fae reveal that Jak is more important to the fate of the kingdom than she ever thought possible. As the threat builds, she discovers what makes her so special, and what she must do to save the Fae and those she loves. Will she have the strength to stand up for what is right in the face of overwhelming evil?Growing Ripples is the second book in the captivating YA epic fantasy series. If you like imaginative realms, magical showdowns, and heartfelt coming-of-age stories, then you’ll love Jason Hamilton’s enchanting tale.

What would you choose: A Screaming Baby. Soiled Diapers. Or go traveling?Some of us know. Some of us don’t. Some of us have no idea. And for others it happens completely by accident. No matter the circumstance, crossing the threshold from mature adult to parent is daunting. Intimidating.But if you have doubts about your parenting pedigree – how do you start to answer those concerns?You go away. Far East away. VietNam. Thailand. You backpack for six weeks. Just the two of you. Without ever having attempted such an undertaking before.You’ll flail – doing the Bangkok Canal tour twice – and still miss seeing the famous floating market.You’ll fail – going against all sound travel advice and surrender your passport to a complete stranger.But will you survive? As individuals. As a couple.And most importantly will you conclusively answer the question of whether or not you’re ready to join the parenting fraternity.Join intrepid traveller Jason Hamilton and his wife Sylvie Mazerolle as they continue in the entertaining travel tradition of Bill Bryson and Doreen Orion.

After 14 months of riding riverboats in Viet Nam, TJ Hamlin receives orders to Naval Air Station backyard duty in his hometown of Corpus Christi. It had been three years since he had seen his brothers from the club, and he was looking forward to long rides in the South Texas sun on his old ’59 custom Harley. Little did he know he would end up working undercover for the Navy as a bouncer in a local bar, running for his life, and becoming involved in taking down a drug ring within his own motorcycle club. In TJ Rides, the first book in a planned series, TJ is torn between his dedication to the brothers in the club and his desire to stop drugs from tearing down the only real family he has known. When he discovers who is involved in the operation, he is torn even more, but when a friend is murdered, TJ is focused on one thing: revenging his friend at all costs. In the style of Robert Parker's Spencer and James Lee Burke's Dave Robicheaux, J.R. Hamilton has created in TJ a character to capture the imagination and propel the desire to keep reading more adventures.

Some knights are too good…After leaving the Forest of Arden, Una is ready to spend all her time with Sir George.Unfortunately, fate is not kind. When a dying woman tells them of a new threat from the Otherworld, she must travel with a new companion by the name of Sir Guyon. He is also chosen of the Faerie Queen, and the perfect knight to fight this new threat, or so he thinks.But in order to succeed, they must first find a totem to guide them safely through the many dangers that await them. And finding that totem is perhaps even more dangerous.Together with Sir Guyon, she must fight through new enemies, brave untraveled waters, and save helpless victims. But something is stirring within her. Her magic long kept hidden is finally free, and it hungers for blood.Knight Purged is the second book in the Faerie Queen saga. If you like knights, adventures, and magical showdowns, then you’ll love Jason Hamilton’s fresh take on Edmund Spenser’s classic tale.

Have you ever wanted to know more about Western legend Wild Bill Hickok? Discover the true story of the gunslinger known as the “Prince of Pistoleers.”Wild Bill Hickok was a man of many skills: pioneer of the Great Plains, Civil War scout and spy, lawman, gambler, stagecoach driver, showman. He was a crack shot with nerves of steel. When he drew his weapon, it was with one aim: to kill. Wild Bill is brought to life in this easy-to-read title by award-winning Western author John Hamilton. Wild Bill Hickok is part of the bestselling Heroes and Villains of the Wild West hardcover series, now available for the first time as an ebook! Perfect for school reports, but also a gripping tale for anyone captivated by the Wild West, young or old.In this concise (6,500 words) biography, you’ll discover:• James Butler Hickok’s childhood and early career.• The origin of Wild Bill’s nickname.• His exploits during the Civil War.• The details of his most famous—and infamous—gunfights.• His death-defying career as a U.S. marshal and Kansas cowtown lawman.• His tragic final days in Deadwood.• The truth behind the “dead man’s hand.”• 14 historical photos• And much, much more!Wild Bill Hickok is an easy read, thoroughly researched, and a straight-shooting account of the man behind the legend. Lasso a copy and start your Wild West adventure today!

"This is the book Jane Hamilton was born to write... [it is] magnificent." - Ann Patchett, New York Times bestselling author of Commonwealth "Everything you could ask for in a coming-of-age novel-- funny, insightful, observant, saturated with hope and melancholy." - Tom Perotta, author of Little Children and The Leftovers"Tender, eccentric, wickedly funny and sage...gives full voice to Jane Hamilton's storytelling gifts." - Nancy Horan, author of Loving Frank and Under the Wide and Starry SkyMary Frances "Frankie" Lombard is fiercely in love with her family's sprawling apple orchard and the tangled web of family members who inhabit it. Content to spend her days planning capers with her brother William, competing with her brainy cousin Amanda, and expertly tending the orchard with her father, Frankie desires nothing more than for the rhythm of life to continue undisturbed. But she cannot help being haunted by the historical fact that some family members end up staying on the farm and others must leave. Change is inevitable, and threats of urbanization, disinheritance, and college applications shake the foundation of Frankie's roots. As Frankie is forced to shed her childhood fantasies and face the possibility of losing the idyllic future she had envisioned for her family, she must decide whether loving something means clinging tightly or letting go. A new classic from the author of Oprah's Book Club picks A Map of the World and The Book of Ruth.

The year is 1924. The place: Isle Royale, a remote island on Lake Superior. Clarence MacDougal, keeper of Wolf Point Lighthouse, stands ready to guide sailors through treacherous waters.One storm-tossed night, French-Canadian bootleggers arrive. The gang’s leader is Sean LeBeck, former lover of Collene MacDougal—the lightkeeper’s wife. LeBeck is determined to rescue Collene from her dreary life and rekindle their old passion, even if it means taking her off the island by force.The lightkeeper’s son, Ian, escapes during the storm, only to stumble upon a hidden cove, home of the last remaining members of the Coast Guard cutter "Chippewa." A dark secret forced the crew to banish themselves. Given one last chance at redemption, the ancient mariners set out on stormy Lake Superior in a desperate attempt to save the day.Isle Royale is approximately 72,000 words.