Books with author Jo Raven

An original fairy tale, written in the style of Dr. Seuss, tells the story of the Smidgeons and the Glugs. Set in a mythical land, these fictional characters are quite different in many ways. The Smidgeons are small caring creatures while the Glugs are huge greedy beings with little regard for anything other than their own needs. Smidgeons reside in a lush valley not far from the mountains where the Glugs have existed over the decades. Conflict arises when the Glug's greediness threatens the peace in the valley and the very existence of the tiny Smidgeons. Can kindness and cooperation prevail or will brute strength and greed take over the valley?

Blackmailed. Isolated. Under pressure. 16-year old Rachel Race is hurled into a world of darkness and intrigue. But this one’s a survivor.Intense. Dramatic. Action-packed.5fingers: initiation is the 1st of a 5-book series of supernatural adventure thrillers for YA and adult readers.In this explosive first instalment, Rachel teams up with wise-cracking, rollerblading news reporter Lake Emerson to solve a mystery of epic proportions.About 5fingersCinematic and fast-moving, the 5fingers books (www.5fingers.co.uk) feature cliff-hangers and twists, a global plot, snappy dialogue and well-developed characters. You will meet mystical adventurer Caleb Noble, beautiful but deadly Kumiko, and Samyaza: the darkest force the world has ever known.The series can be read in order or standalone and has fantasy, mystery, suspense and adventure elements.Other books in the series5fingers: vortex – the mysterious arrival (Bk2)5fingers: trinity – cut from fire (Bk3)5fingers: rescue – The Three Protectors (Bk4)5fingers: freedom – into the light (Bk5)About the Author Joshua Raven (@RavenWrites) has enjoyed 25 years as a journalist, editor and business copywriter. He has interviewed the likes of Bill Gates and Michael Dell, written for The Times, and companies that include Google and Facebook.He lives in the South of England with his wife and three children and enjoys running, playing the tenor sax, cooking and travelling.

5fingers: vortex is the second in a five-book series for adult/teen readers. This super-fast supernatural thriller is suspense-laden with a surprise around every corner.The story follows on from 5fingers: initiation, but can be read standalone.A year on, the dramatic events of 5fingers: initiation are beginning to recede from Rachel Race’s mind.But with her friends scattered and her enemies thirsty for revenge, Rachel and Lake are on for the adventure of their lives.In 5fingers: vortex the mystery deepens as the darkest minds on earth activate their master plan.About the 5fingers series5fingers is a five-book series of fast-paced supernatural thrillers written for adult/teen readers. They can be read in order or standalone.The books feature suspense, fantasy and adventure elements. They are cinematic and strongly plot driven, with cliff-hangers, twists, exotic locations, snappy dialogue and intriguing characters.5fingers centres on Rachel Race, a troubled 16-year-old loner, and trainee reporter Lake Emerson, who stumble upon a demonic scheme to destroy humanity.Other characters include mystical adventurer Caleb Noble, Benson Steel, a hard-nosed businessman and a dark force known as Samyaza.The series explores themes of blackmail, betrayal and isolation, as well as hope, freedom and friendship. The plot spans the globe, taking place in the UK, Nepal, Eastern Europe, New York, Bolivia, Tanzania and China, with the action overflowing into the Mezzanine: a spectacular world with shape-shifters and spawners, where angels and demons war against each other.

Warrior Angels. Shape-shifters. A life-changing encounter.Newly empowered, 17-year-old Rachel Race strives to halt a creature that heralds the end of the world.Intense. Dramatic. Action-packed.Rachel finds herself alone in a land of beauty and horror, where angels and demons war. But through a life-changing encounter that prepares her for a showdown with evil incarnate, Rachel embarks on the adventure of her life.5fingers: trinity is the 3rd of a 5-book series of supernatural adventure thrillers for YA and adult readers.About 5fingers Cinematic and fast-moving, the 5fingers books (www.5fingers.co.uk) feature cliff-hangers and twists, a global plot, snappy dialogue and well-developed characters. You will meet mystical adventurer Caleb Noble, beautiful but deadly Kumiko, and Samyaza: the darkest force the world has ever known.The series can be read in order or standalone and has fantasy, mystery, suspense and adventure elements.Other books in the series5fingers: initiation – descent into darkness (Bk1)5fingers: vortex – the mysterious arrival (Bk2)5fingers: rescue – The Three Protectors (Bk4)5fingers: freedom – into the light (Bk5)About the AuthorJoshua Raven (@RavenWrites) has enjoyed 25 years as a journalist, editor and business copywriter. He has interviewed the likes of Bill Gates and Michael Dell, written for The Times, and companies that include Google and Facebook.He lives in the South of England with his wife and three children and enjoys running, playing the tenor sax, cooking and travelling. horizontal rule

Warrior Angels. A deadly Shape-shifter. Global chaos. The world has changed forever. Samyaza is on the loose. But he didn’t reckon on Rachel Race. Intense. Dramatic. Action-packed.Scarred by her encounter with the Malkin, Rachel braves the deadly Mezzanine world to turn back the tide of darkness. By her side: a small band of friends who would stop at nothing to bring the enemy down.5fingers: rescue is the 4th of a 5-book series of supernatural adventure thrillers for YA and adult readers.About 5fingers Cinematic and fast-moving, the 5fingers books (www.5fingers.co.uk) feature cliff-hangers and twists, a global plot, snappy dialogue and well-developed characters. You will meet mystical adventurer Caleb Noble, beautiful but deadly Kumiko, and Samyaza: the darkest force the world has ever known.The series can be read in order or standalone and has fantasy, mystery, suspense and adventure elements.Other books in the series5fingers: initiation – descent into darkness (Bk1)5fingers: vortex – the mysterious arrival (Bk2)5fingers: trinity – cut from fire (Bk3)5fingers: freedom – into the light (Bk5)About the AuthorJoshua Raven (@RavenWrites) has enjoyed 25 years as a journalist, editor and business copywriter. He has interviewed the likes of Bill Gates and Michael Dell, written for The Times, and companies that include Google and Facebook.He lives in the South of England with his wife and three children and enjoys running, playing the tenor sax, cooking and travelling. horizontal rule

Captive. Alone. Helpless. Or is she?Rachel has 7 days to live. She must stop Samyaza. But what can you do when you’re no longer free?Intense. Dramatic. Action-packed.Rachel’s friends are scattered. The Three Protectors are almost out of time. Samyaza has imprisoned his enemies as he tightens his stranglehold on the human race. The stakes could not be higher.5fingers: rescue is the 5th of a 5-book series of supernatural adventure thrillers for YA and adult readers."I think they're going to kill me. I don't know when. Maybe tomorrow. Maybe they'll keep me alive like he said. That horrible monster. Samyaza. But let me start from the beginning... I'm Rachel Race. I'm seventeen. And I'm scared. This could be the last thing I ever write." About 5fingers Cinematic and fast-moving, the 5fingers books (www.5fingers.co.uk) feature cliff-hangers and twists, a global plot, snappy dialogue and well-developed characters. You will meet mystical adventurer Caleb Noble, beautiful but deadly Kumiko, and Samyaza: the darkest force the world has ever known.The series can be read in order or standalone and has fantasy, mystery, suspense and adventure elements.Other books in the series5fingers: initiation – descent into darkness (Bk1)5fingers: vortex – the mysterious arrival (Bk2)5fingers: trinity – cut from fire (Bk3)5fingers: rescue – The Three Protectors (Bk4)About the AuthorJoshua Raven (@RavenWrites) has enjoyed 25 years as a journalist, editor and business copywriter. He has interviewed the likes of Bill Gates and Michael Dell, written for The Times, and companies that include Google and Facebook.He lives in the South of England with his wife and three children and enjoys running, playing the tenor sax, cooking and travelling. horizontal rule