Books with author Jo Sparkes

A trap laid centuries ago – for five souls moved on to new lives.Set by the one they left behind.For a displaced Brit haunted by his past - and the past before that - exploring a shipwreck is just the distraction he needs. Actual treasure hunting in the Caribbean.Until the Treasure starts hunting them back. What Readers are saying:"This is a fabulous read!""The suspense never slows it just keeps building and then takes you in a very different direction with surprising twists. Jo Sparkes beautifully describes the Caribbean sands and waters. She gives a magical view to the depths of the ocean and its creatures.""...is well written, characters have depth and intrigue. the author did a phenomenal job with the dive scenes that scared me enough to solidify why I'll never go diving!""If you don’t believe in reincarnation, there’s a good chance you will after reading this book!"

A talisman for a daring Gamesman -- and a weapon against a prince.Marra never heard of Birr Elixir. But when Drail sees the potion in her dead mistress's book, she agrees to make it. Even lacking the right ingredient. And after drinking it, Drail and his men defeat a Skullan team - something no one has ever done before. Marra is offered a place as his traveling potions mistress. Full of doubts of her own ability, she takes the chance to escape her slave-like existence. Then her potions woke a man who was not supposed to wake. Now every day draws more attention from the True Masters. And their motives – and morals – are not for the faint of heart. If they discover the truth … Silver IPPY (Juvenile/Young Adult Fiction eBook 2015) B.R.A.G. Medallion (Awarded 2014 BRAGMedallion.com) The Legend of the Gamesmen SeriesMore than a sport, the gamesmen stand for an idea - that humble men can win the day. That the lowly are not so low, and the least of us may yet succeed. A fable told across the three continents.This is the tale that launched the legend.

Marra travels to the heart of a fabled Continent - and the center of a fight she doesn't know exists, among men she thinks an ocean away. The Women of Agben use herbs to heal and enhance only. Yet Marra saw a third use, one with a brew that can detect a prince and a potion to hide a creature’s appearance. A forbidden art being wielded against the throne.Its source thrives on the Dim Continent.Journeying with her mentor to this fabled place, Marra stumbles on another secret. Agben includes Terrin females - the same hairy creatures that kidnapped a king. Now the trust binding them together is rapidly corroding.She doesn’t know Prince Tryst has pursued the traitors to this wild, dangerous land. Or that Drail travels with him, providing gamesmen cover.In a land of strange beings and dangerous animals, the three friends must again pool their skills. This time not just to save themselves – but to save all their people. The fate of Skullan and Trumen alike hinge on defeating a powerful enemy, with a centuries-old plot. The final battle looms in the heart of his power – the Dim Continent. The Legend of the Gamesmen SeriesMore than a sport, the gamesmen stand for an idea - that humble men can win the day. That the lowly are not so low, and the least of us may yet succeed. A fable told across the three continents.This is the tale that launched the legend. B.R.A.G Medallion Recipient (Awarded 2018 BRAGMedallion.com)

Hiding from an evil that stripped away friends and support, Marra must risk all to save her world. It should have been a happy ending.A Prince restored, victory in the black arena. Instead the band of friends shatters against an evil conspiracy.Refusing to endanger one man or burden another, Marra flees to the Agben School. Agben, whose ancient walls have held for a thousand years, protecting those within as they sought to harness the power of nature.But this evil is relentless, and the school may not be the safe ground she thought. In fact it may not be anything she thought. Cut off from the only friends she knew, Marra discovers more than her life hangs in the balance.For the future of her race – of both races – depends not on a prince trying to save his people, nor the heroic men who’d brought them this far.Everything depends on her. The Legend of the Gamesmen SeriesMore than a sport, the gamesmen stand for an idea - that humble men can win the day. That the lowly are not so low, and the least of us may yet succeed. A fable told across the three continents.This is the tale that launched the legend. B.R.A.G. Medallion Recipient (Awarded 2015 BRAGMedallion.com)

A trap laid centuries ago – for five souls moved on to new lives.Set by the one they left behind.For a displaced Brit haunted by his past - and the past before that - exploring a shipwreck is just the distraction he needs. Actual treasure hunting in the Caribbean.Until the Treasure starts hunting them back. What Readers are saying:"This is a fabulous read!""The suspense never slows it just keeps building and then takes you in a very different direction with surprising twists. Jo Sparkes beautifully describes the Caribbean sands and waters. She gives a magical view to the depths of the ocean and its creatures.""...is well written, characters have depth and intrigue. the author did a phenomenal job with the dive scenes that scared me enough to solidify why I'll never go diving!""If you don’t believe in reincarnation, there’s a good chance you will after reading this book!"

Marra never heard of Birr Elixir. But when Drail sees the potion in her dead mistress's book, she agrees to make it. Even lacking the right ingredient. And after drinking it, Drail and his men defeat a Skullan team - something no one has ever done before. Marra is offered a place as his traveling potions mistress. Full of doubts of her own ability, she takes the chance to escape her slave-like existence. Then her potions woke a man who was not supposed to wake. Now every day draws more attention from the True Masters. And their motives - and morals - are not for the faint of heart. If they discover the truth ... The Legend of The GamesmenMore than a sport, the gamesmen stand for an idea - that humble men can win the day. That the lowly are not so low, and the least of men may yet succeed. A fable told across the three continents.This is the tale that launched the legend.

"WINNER OF SILVER IPPY AWARD" When a young apprentice makes a mysterious elixir from a recipe in an old book, she's suddenly the talisman for a daring Gamesman - and the weapon in the conspiracy against a prince. Marra never heard of Birr Elixir. But when Drail sees the potion in her dead mistress's book, she agrees to make it. Even lacking the right ingredient. And after drinking it, Drail and his men defeat a Skullan team - something no one has ever done before. Marra is offered a place as his traveling potions mistress. Full of doubts of her own ability, she takes the chance to escape her slave-like existence. Then her potions woke a man who was not supposed to wake. Now every day draws more attention from the True Masters. And their motives – and morals – are not for the faint of heart. If they discover the truth … "The Birr Elixir keeps readers hooked. … proves to be an outstanding author with this light-hearted fantasy tale. She makes creating a believable, likeable world look easy … for a fun story with an imaginative world and an exciting sport, look no further than Jo Sparkes’ book The Birr Elixir. " - Andrew Keyser, Portland Book Review AWARD WINNING YA FANTASY

Agben had stood for a thousand years. A mysterious school housing more than students, it was the seat of the powerful Women of Agben, and the center for harnessing the potency of herbs. Few knew all that transpired within the walls. And now Marra stood at its gate. With friends and support stripped from her, the fragile life she’d built for herself now lay in tatters. And the source of this evil hunted her like a deer culled from the herd. The gateway before her was her only hope. For as the city itself crumbled, all depended not on a prince trying to save his people, nor the valiant men who’d brought them this far. Everything depended on finding a magic powder in the vaults of Agben itself. Everything depended on her. Book 2 of The Legend of the Gamesmen

Blossom is very excited to be getting ready for the new year with Laura. Fairyland is holding a big party to celebrate and there are so many preparations that Blossom finds herself very busy. The location of the party must be decided and the food and decorations must be set up. There's also Rosa's birthday party to get ready for, but when something important goes missing, Blossom is worried. Can she and her friends get everything ready on time?

Blossom, a young fairy in training, discovers Christmas for the first time and adores it. Everybody is so joyful and generous and Blossom is honoured to be part of it. Her human friend Laura has a very special wish and Blossom is hopeful that she can grant it, but she is not sure it is possible. Follow Blossom as she learns the true meaning of Christmas and realises that, with a little help from her friends, she can make amazing things happen!