Books with author Jo Gillespie

They betrayed him. They left him for dead.And…They killed his dog.A shocking aerial attack hits the major cities of America.On the same night, Butch Nolan wakes up in a Hollywood parking lot to find his dog Diesel lying dead beside him.Nolan, star of the post-apocalyptic TV show Goliath, and former UFC heavyweight champion, knows he doesn’t have much time to find those responsible. The bombs are falling and America is on the brink of collapse.But justice must be served.An enraged Nolan climbs into Goliath, a spectacular Monster Bus-Tank and sets off to find and punish the dog killer.He wants revenge.And not even the end of the world will get in his way.What readers are saying about Nolan's Ark:'Nolan is a one man Armageddon.' - Anthony Catterson (Amazon Reviewer)'One of the most original post-apocalyptic series that I have read...very hard to put down.' - David C. Taylor'A great fast-paced thrill ride in a world that's falling apart...I really admire a hero who is not afraid to love animals.' - Netty (Top 500 Reviewer)Perfect for fans of Post-Apocalyptic and Dystopian fiction.Get it Now!

Land of the free. Home of the brave.This is America. After the apocalypse.After the End.The world you love has fallen apart. What will you become?Who will you blame?And who can you trust?Follow the adventures of Eda Becker as she navigates her way through the ruins of a ravaged, post-nuclear superpower. After the End Trilogy features three breathtaking novels (The Curse, The Sinners, The End War) – ‘full of action and great characters.’ Don’t miss out on this series if you love post-apocalyptic, horror and dystopian fiction.What readers are saying about After the End:‘I loved that the hero was female.’ - Sassi‘A breathless ride…Mark Gillespie is the king of dystopian fiction.’ – Kirsten McKenzie, author of Painted.‘Seems to channel the best of Stephen King and now Atwood…brilliantly written.’ – Bronwyn Kotze.Get it Now!

Sunlight is gone.And all the people are going mad in the darkness.Has humanity met its match?Or will hope spring from the unlikeliest of places?The Exterminators Trilogy is a chilling post-apocalyptic horror series, now available in one great value box set. All three books in the trilogy (Black Storm, Black Fever, Black Earth) are here. Guaranteed to take you on a 'wild ride to escape what has become hell on earth.' You'll never take sunlight for granted again…What readers are saying about The Exterminators Trilogy:'A brilliant, energetic, nail-biting series.' - Chantelle Atkins, author. Creepy, suspenseful and dark...the Black Widow will haunt you. She does me. - Stacey (Vine Voice)A very scary and action-packed book...it's about a man trying to keep his daughter alive in a world gone mad. - Melody RainbowGet it Now!

Learn To Make Delicious, Next-Level Barbecue From a Smoking ProUse your WSM and other smokers to take your barbecue to the next level. This book includes incredible recipes combined with all the secrets to making great-tasting, succulent and perfectly cooked barbecue every time. Keep an eye out for the pulled pork recipe that won "the Jack," and the brisket recipe that got a perfect score at the American Royal Barbecue Invitational Contest.Bill Gillespie, regular guy turned barbecue champion, whose team recently won Grand Champion of the American Royal Barbecue Invitational, shares all of his outstanding recipes and specific techniques for making the best ribs, pulled pork and barbecue chicken in the country, if not the world. On top of the traditional competition-winning offerings, he shares an amazing selection of his favorite dishes he cooks at home, including Pulled Pork with Root Beer Barbecue Sauce, Maple Glazed Salmon, and Stuffed Sausages with Prosciutto and Cream Cheese, among others.If you own a Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker or a similar smoker, this book is a must have. The techniques and secrets offered here will take your best recipe and make it a show stopper. With this must-have collection of recipes you will impress your family and friends with your amazing backyard cooking abilities.

A group of badass women in post-apocalyptic New York.Their mission? To rebuild the human race.Only one thing stands in their way - the curse!It’s been thirty years since the End War destroyed civilization as we know it.Now a terrible curse hangs over the survivors, one that’s pushing humanity towards a slow and painful extinction.Unless…A group of women, known as ‘The Complex’, have banded together to rebuild and survive in the heart of New York.Despite the odds, these women aren't going down without a fight. Organized and resourceful, they've set out to rebuild the human race no matter what the cost. But can it be done?Can anyone defy the curse?What readers are saying about The Curse:'I don't think I stopped to breathe while reading this.' - Mallory A. Haws (The Haunted Reading Room Reviews)'A great post-apocalyptic tale...suspenseful and action-packed, this will get you hooked.' - Netty (Top 500 Reviewer)'A post-apocalyptic New York run entirely by women...what could go wrong? Mark Gillespie seems to channel the best of Stephen King and now Atwood. Highly recommended.' (Brownwyn Kotze)Get it Now!

Two Trilogies in One Explosive Box Set!After the End Trilogy:Land of the Free. Home of the Brave.This is America after the Apocalypse.After the End.The Exterminators Trilogy:Sunlight is gone.And all the people are going mad in the darkness.Has humanity met its match?Or will hope spring from the unlikeliest of places?What readers are saying about After the End and The Exterminators:‘A breathless ride. Mark Gillespie is the king of dystopian fiction.’ – Kirsten McKenzie, author of Painted. (Praise for After the End)Creepy, suspenseful and dark…the Black Widow will haunt you. She does me.’ – Stacey (Vine Voice) (Praise for The Exterminators)Seems to channel the best of Stephen King and now Atwood…brilliantly written.’ – Bronwyn Kotze. (Praise for After the End)A very scary and action packed book…it’s about a man trying to keep his daughter alive in a world gone mad.’ – Melody Rainbow (Praise for The Exterminators)Don’t miss out if you love post-apocalyptic, dystopian and horror fiction!Get it Now!

Colonial New England is in revolt, not only against the British, but in many other aspects of life as well. Ardent patriot, Oliver Tewkesbury, unceasingly strives to answer the call to serve his fledgling country. The townspeople of Granville, Connecticut send Oliver and two young local comrades off to join up with Washington’s forces in New York. The enthusiastic patriots face unforeseen trials and an unanticipated fate, while Rebecca White faithfully awaits Oliver’s return, knowing he is already betrothed to another. Meanwhile, in Granville, congregants rebel against their officious loyalist minister, and young women thirst for their own freedom. But life becomes so fragile that God is summoned by all, Tory and Whig alike, as the hardships of war take their toll.

Learn To Make Delicious, Next-Level Barbecue From a Smoking ProUse your WSM and other smokers to take your barbecue to the next level. This book includes incredible recipes combined with all the secrets to making great-tasting, succulent and perfectly cooked barbecue every time. Keep an eye out for the pulled pork recipe that won "the Jack," and the brisket recipe that got a perfect score at the American Royal Barbecue Invitational Contest.Bill Gillespie, regular guy turned barbecue champion, whose team recently won Grand Champion of the American Royal Barbecue Invitational, shares all of his outstanding recipes and specific techniques for making the best ribs, pulled pork and barbecue chicken in the country, if not the world. On top of the traditional competition-winning offerings, he shares an amazing selection of his favorite dishes he cooks at home, including Pulled Pork with Root Beer Barbecue Sauce, Maple Glazed Salmon, and Stuffed Sausages with Prosciutto and Cream Cheese, among others.If you own a Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker or a similar smoker, this book is a must have. The techniques and secrets offered here will take your best recipe and make it a show stopper. With this must-have collection of recipes you will impress your family and friends with your amazing backyard cooking abilities.

Colonial New England is in revolt, not only against the British, but in many other aspects of life as well, as ardent patriot, Oliver Tewkesbury, unceasingly strives to answer the call to serve his fledgling country. The townspeople of Granville, Connecticut send Oliver and two young local comrades off to join up with Washington’s forces in New York. The enthusiastic patriots face unforeseen trials and an unanticipated fate, as Rebecca White faithfully awaits Oliver’s return, knowing he is already betrothed to another. Revolution indeed! In Granville, congregants rebel against their officious loyalist minister, and young women thirst for a cultural transition toward educational parity and inclusion. But life becomes so fragile that God is summoned by all, Tory and Whig alike, as the hardships of war take their toll.

New State: Book OneLife is cheap in the new American Republic, as officer-in-training Lailani Harris knows well. Any who break the oppressive government’s rules end up as live target practice, and one day Lai sees a face she recognizes in her sights. Since she can’t bring herself to execute her cousin, she recruits her best friend, and they undertake a daring rescue that lands all three of them on the run. As they uncover the true depths of corruption in the government and stumble into a resistance movement, Lai’s destiny unfolds. It’s hard to believe a single person can stand against such a powerful adversary, but she might be the one to turn the tide.

Enhance your historical fiction collection - and its popularity with readers and value in the classroom - with this wide-ranging guide. After discussion of various aspects of the genre (its importance, history, criteria for evaluation, and methods of presentation), the author takes an in-depth look at 80 of the best historical fiction novels published for this age group in the last 10 to 15 years. For each title there is a brief introduction discussing setting, historical background, and point of view; a list of characters; a detailed plot summary; and ways to introduce the book to students, including important passages for reading or retelling. This versatile tool, written by a recognized expert in children's literature, can be used for readers' advisory, curricular support, title selection, and collection development. Grades 4-8.