Books with author Joan Mills

Retribution is the second book in the Undisclosed trilogy by Jon Mills _____________________________________ Civilizations have been wiped out three times: first by fire, second by ice and third by water. Now begins the countdown to the destruction of humanity on a level not seen since the flood. _____________________________________ Forever haunted by what occurred beneath Mount Archuleta in Dulce, New Mexico, Travis Marshall returns a year older, his DNA altered, and his full potential unknown. Exploring his newfound abilities, his relationship with Jayde and countless cities searching for his brother, he realizes the world he once knew has been forever changed. Hiding the side effects of his genetic changes, and wrestling with a major discovery in the city of Chicago he is once again forced to face a familiar menace, and this time vengeance is personal. Driven to find the original diary of James Vincent Forrestal, as well as a legendary artifact, Travis must face his greatest fears and unravel an ancient mystery before it’s too late. Through a series of unexpected twists and turns, every clue leads him closer to decoding a global event with catastrophic consequences.

"A terrific page-turner, full of unexpected twists and surprises. Buckle up."A desperate mother seeks the help of Jack Winchester to find the men who kidnapped her twelve-year old boy. After local police and FBI class him as a runaway, Jack takes the job. When another boy goes missing, he soon realizes that the two disappearances might be connected to something far bigger and sinister than he could have ever imagined.

Larkin Day is a messed up 15-year-old. She has just escaped a nasty Grade 10 year to spend summer with her grandmother in seaside Nova Scotia. It's the perfect setting to seek healing by putting all her energies into a local café project. If you're hurting, she learns, one of the best solutions is to invest yourself in something that can make you feel like you're part of something bigger than yourself. But when an arsonist attempts to destroy the project, Larkin is forced to figure out a way to expose the criminal while keeping her life from coming off the rails again. This beautifully crafted coming-of-age story is Jean Mills' second young adult novel with Red Deer Press. She reveals a deep understanding of young people, their strengths and the hazards they face in dealing with each other and the world.

Imogen St Pierre is a musical prodigy, a classical pianist touring the international concert halls in a trio with her father and grandfather. Though clearly accomplished, she is also painfully awkward socially, getting lost in the music even after it's over. Imogen's in the final year in a private boarding school where she meets a boy of the same age, Nathan McCormick, who turns out to be the "Next Great Hockey Player." Nathan, however, has recently been penalized for a vicious fight in an international tournament. Imogen and Nathan don't exactly become an item, but there's an elusive special quality to their connection. Jean Mills has given us a thoughtful, moving, powerful story about what it's like to be gifted and exceptional -- and still young.