Books with author Joe Rogers

In this entertaining story-poem (story in verse), Katie O’Toole and her grade school class visit the royal castle. Katie, who wants to become a detective someday, quickly determines that something strange is going on in the castle. Applying her powers of induction and deduction, Katie tries to figure out what is happening.Excerpt:My classmates are basically all right,Though we have an occasional fight.During last year’s field trip to the zoo,Things did go a bit askew.“Katie did it!”Was an often heard refrain,Placing on me all the blame!For my school’s next field trip dayEarly in the month of May,We went to the castle to seeOur country’s royal family.My classmates and I walkedAcross the castle groundsIn two straight lines,Just like in storiesAbout a girl named Madeline.**********************************

Andi has an uncanny ability to remember everything she hears—everything, as long as she concentrates. All she wants to do with her special talent is to attend acting school and become famous. But she’s stuck studying Voidology at Belfore University, and she hates it.Thirty years earlier, two scientists died when they accidentally discovered an extra-dimensional phenomenon and were sucked through a black hole to nowhere. The Void, as it’s known, is the greatest discovery of all time. But despite the billions of dollars spent on research, it remains one of science’s greatest mysteries and biggest disappointments.The Void’s discovery also spawned a dangerous cult of fanatics, and its twisted leader, the Prophet, will stop at nothing to find his salvation inside this other place. When he learns of Andi’s unusual talent, he becomes obsessed with using her to complete his dubious quest. Before she knows it, she’s in his clutches heading for a journey inside the Void. Will Andi be the first to unravel the Void’s secrets or just another victim of a crazy cult?

Welcome to Ariboslia…Astray: A mysterious amulet leads Fallon to everything she’s ever wanted…and possibly her death.After a lifetime with no knowledge of her parents, troubled seventeen-year-old Fallon Webb receives a necklace once belonging to her mother. The amulet leads her on a life-changing journey through a portal to a foreign land where she encounters unusual creatures, shape-shifters, and something she’s always longed for—family.In Ariboslia, Fallon learns her mother is alive. Vampire-like creatures have her, and many others, captive. Most distressing is the prophecy that devastated her family. Can she trust it? Because if it’s right, Fallon must destroy the vampires’ leader—her uncle—to rescue her mother and free her people from the threat.Unprepared and afraid, Fallon sets out on the journey, with no skills to assist her quest and no other way home. In her travels, she learns about the One True God and how desperately she needs Him. Perhaps, with His help, she’ll find a way to fulfill her destiny and stay alive.Adrift: Fallon returns to Ariboslia to save lives. But the creatures she wants to save want her dead.The long-awaited day has come, Fallon’s eighteenth birthday. Her chance to return to Ariboslia and aid her friends in the battle against vampire-like creatures—the fasgadair. This time, she knows what she’s up against. This time, she’s prepared.Or is she?Unlike last time, Fallon knows who her friends are. She knows her enemy. She knows her abilities and what her blood can do—redeem fasgadair. But how can she save a few when thousands want to destroy her?Shortly after Fallon’s return, fasgadair overrun the last refuge and push survivors across the sea to a land from which none has ever returned. There they meet a hostile race. With enemies squeezing in on all sides, even infiltrating Fallon’s mind, she struggles to continue her quest. But if she fails to find her way back, the fasgadair will rule Ariboslia with no hope of redemption … and Fallon and her friends will die.Aloft: Fallon and Morrigan face off for the ultimate battle … in their minds.Fallon and the other shipwreck survivors join forces with the selkie and pech against the fasgadair. They plot to reclaim Bandia, then the rest of Ariboslia, not stopping until they destroy Morrigan. Armed with redeemed blood and the ultimate weapon, Turas, they can’t fail.But Morrigan has dark magic on her side—and an unwitting spy.As Fallon and her friends conspire, Morrigan uses the spelled version of the mind-link Fallon shared with Aodan and Alastar. With it, Morrigan learns their secrets and infiltrates Fallon’s mind.By the time Fallon realizes what’s happening, it may too late. Will the redeemed blood and Turas be enough to remove the evil that’s plagued Ariboslia for centuries? Or will Fallon become Morrigan’s pet—a plaything in her mind?If you enjoy visiting alternate worlds that feature fast-paced adventure, supernatural creatures, compelling characters, and exciting plot twists, come to Ariboslia. You’ll love J. F. Rogers’s page-turning Christian fantasy series.Pick up Ariboslia books 1-3 to join Fallon in her adventures today!

Andi has an uncanny ability to remember everything she hears—everything, as long as she concentrates. All she wants to do with her special talent is to attend acting school and become famous. But she’s stuck studying Voidology at Belfore University, and she hates it.Thirty years earlier, two scientists died when they accidentally discovered an extra-dimensional phenomenon and were sucked through a black hole to nowhere. The Void, as it’s known, is the greatest discovery of all time. But despite the billions of dollars spent on research, it remains one of science’s greatest mysteries and biggest disappointments.The Void’s discovery also spawned a dangerous cult of fanatics, and its twisted leader, the Prophet, will stop at nothing to find his salvation inside this other place. When he learns of Andi’s unusual talent, he becomes obsessed with using her to complete his dubious quest. Before she knows it, she’s in his clutches heading for a journey inside the Void. Will Andi be the first to unravel the Void’s secrets or just another victim of a crazy cult?

The magical adventures of Leyla, Horatio, Tundi, Sierra and Shauna: Sarah and Archibald Townson are mum & dad to five adopted children: Shauna,aged 13,Irish born; Leyla,aged 10,Turkish born; Horatio,aged 9,English born; Tundi,aged 6,Nigerian born; and Sierra,aged 5,Spanish born. In the company of their many pets, they get along well as a loving family, until Shauna misbehaves to such a degree as to attract the unwelcome attention of His High Majesty Ree Cluselug, King of The Fairies, who decrees that she must be taken to the Fairyland Torture Dungeon for punishment and a lookalike changeling left in her place. Unfortunately, the two dimwit fairies in charge of the swap, inadvertently kidnap Sierra as well.The changeling, Dylis - accepted as Shauna by the family - is an instant success with the children - not least because of her magical powers - some of which she makes known to them. Their mission to rescue Sierra in which they must brave the dereliction of Crowcall Abbey becomes an adventure in which they are set upon by the witch, Ratstails, and her legion of man-eating crows. Aided in their hour of need by a peculiar-looking bird-watcher named Bradley Adam David Drayton-Yahya, the children, expressing their gratitude, nonetheless worry about the gentleman's disquieting initials.Continuing their search, they arrive at the Fairy Palace - a vast hidden kingdom below ground - where, in the face of extreme danger, they bravely proceed with their efforts to rescue Sierra. They then travel back in time to 1912 Southampton where the children attempt to dissuade the family of a friend from boarding the doomed liner Titanic, and later, in a quest to replenish her dwindling supplies of magic, the changeling must outwit Vrones and Rincasins to gain entry to the well-guarded Antique Alchemy. There, in vats of pure gold, mixtures must be weighed as per precise instructions and carefully stirred with the claw of a Griffin if the changeling is to have any hope of regaining her former capabilities. Behind locked doors, Spark Chambers spiral electric energy to a dragon's brain - the creature's huge bat-like wings, lizard's claws and serpent's barbed tail already in position - its massive body being cloned from the bones of a genetically identical ancestor discovered during excavations in a town's market square. It only awaits an infusion of crocodile blood at the correct temperature, already being prepared in a bubble chamber, to make it the largest manmade dragon ever to terrify the earth! But with conflicting rumours of approaching hostilities between the Underground Fairies and their old enemy, the Elves of lonely Rombald's Moor, the questions might be asked, was the dragon being made to order, and if so, whose order? And what role, if any, would the changeling and her trusted companions, the children, play in the coming battle?

Join with the children, Horatio, Leyla, Sierra and Tundi and travel to Fairyland in the company of a Fairy Princess, on a mission to warn the Fairy King that his kingdom is about to be attacked by an army of Elves - cunningly disguised as a troupe of circus performers. Journey through a magical land of fairies, elves, witches and giants; explore the Enchanted Forest where a mystical unicorn battles with evil hobgoblins; beware Mad Hannah the Witch of the Wood. Help save Tundi from the horse-drawn Coach of Death as it gallops headlong for Bloodthirsty Castle. Go to the aid of the changeling held captive on a Ghost Ship. Ride the two-headed Dragon as it dives to the attack in The War of the Elves.

A mysterious amulet leads Fallon to everything she’s ever wanted…and possibly her death.After a lifetime with no knowledge of her parents, troubled seventeen-year-old Fallon Webb receives a necklace once belonging to her mother. The amulet leads her on a life-changing journey through a portal to a foreign land where she encounters unusual creatures, shape-shifters, and something she’s always longed for—family.In Ariboslia, Fallon learns her mother is alive. Vampire-like creatures have her, and many others, captive. Most distressing is the prophecy that devastated her family. Can she trust it? Because if it’s right, Fallon must destroy the vampires’ leader—her uncle—to rescue her mother and free her people from the threat.Unprepared and afraid, Fallon sets out on the journey, with no skills to assist her quest and no other way home. In her travels, she learns about the One True God and how desperately she needs Him. Perhaps, with His help, she’ll find a way to fulfill her destiny and stay alive.Astray is the first book in the Ariboslia Christian fantasy series. If you enjoy visiting alternate worlds that feature fast-paced adventure, supernatural creatures, compelling characters, and exciting plot twists, come to Ariboslia. You’ll love this first installment in J. F. Rogers’ page-turning series.Buy Astray to discover this exciting new series today!

Fallon returns to Ariboslia to save lives. But the creatures she wants to save want her dead.The long-awaited day has come, Fallon’s eighteenth birthday. Her chance to return to Ariboslia and aid her friends in the battle against vampire-like creatures—the fasgadair. This time, she knows what she’s up against. This time, she’s prepared.Or is she?Unlike last time, Fallon knows who her friends are. She knows her enemy. She knows her abilities and what her blood can do—redeem fasgadair. But how can she save a few when thousands want to destroy her?Shortly after Fallon’s return, fasgadair overrun the last refuge and push survivors across the sea to a land from which none has ever returned. There they meet a hostile race. With enemies squeezing in on all sides, even infiltrating Fallon’s mind, she struggles to continue her quest. But if she fails to find her way back, the fasgadair will rule Ariboslia with no hope of redemption … and Fallon and her friends will die.Adrift is the second book in the Ariboslia Christian fantasy series. If you enjoy visiting alternate worlds that feature fast-paced adventure, supernatural creatures, compelling characters, and exciting plot twists, come to Ariboslia. You’ll love this second installment in J. F. Rogers’s page-turning series.Pick up Adrift to join Fallon’s latest adventure today!

Fallon and Morrigan face off for the ultimate battle … in their minds.Fallon and the other shipwreck survivors join forces with the selkie and pech against the fasgadair. They plot to reclaim Bandia, then the rest of Ariboslia, not stopping until they destroy Morrigan. Armed with redeemed blood and the ultimate weapon, Turas, they can’t fail.But Morrigan has dark magic on her side—and an unwitting spy.As Fallon and her friends conspire, Morrigan uses the spelled version of the mind-link Fallon shared with Aodan and Alastar. With it, Morrigan learns their secrets and infiltrates Fallon’s mind.By the time Fallon realizes what’s happening, it may too late. Will the redeemed blood and Turas be enough to remove the evil that’s plagued Ariboslia for centuries? Or will Fallon become Morrigan’s pet—a plaything in her mind?Aloft is the third and final book in the Ariboslia Christian fantasy series. If you enjoy visiting alternate worlds that feature fast-paced adventure, supernatural creatures, compelling characters, and exciting plot twists, come to Ariboslia. You’ll love this third installment in J. F. Rogers’s page-turning series.Pick up your copy of Aloft to join Fallon in her final quest!

The first children's book published by Joel Rogers, "Feathered Friends - an English Adventure" tells the story of 4 birds - Pigeon, Eagle, Owl and Seagull - who decide to go on a 4 day holiday. They agree that they should each have 1 day to show each other their natural habitat. And so the whistle-stop adventure begins - starting with Pigeon's day in Trafalgar Square in London. Seagull is in charge on Day 2 in Brighton, then Eagle takes his friends up to Wild West of the Lake District before Owl really puts on a show to remember in Sherwood Forest. It's been an exhilarating if exhausting 4 day trip and the birds huddle up in their nest at the end of the adventure. But, hang on a minute, who's that eavesdropping from behind a hydrangea?