Books with author Joe Rogers

Ah, the Black Sun Academy. What can I say? I have spent the last three and a half years of my life schooling and training here. To the outside world our school looks like any other typical University. Red brick structure with white trim where appropriate. A college like campus setting with dorms for students and housing for faculty. Within these walls though, lies a secret. This is not your typical high school. Oh no, this is a school that only produces the best of the best-the elite in the witch hunter’s community. Yes, you have read that correctly. Witch hunters! My lineage can be traced back to my great-great, whatever grandfather who was the famous Mathew Hopkins; Witch Finder General. Born during the 1620’s in Great Wenham, Suffolk; England, my grandfather hunted close to 200 witches over the course of three years before laws and restrictions throughout the country began to change. He slowly faded from the lime light but only within the public eye. Amongst our community he was and still is praised for all he accomplished with his stint in history.So of course, my family, including me, Alina Hopkins; rank near the top of the social ladder and very high standards have been set for me to achieve within our community. No pressure, right? Luckily, I have always excelled in all activities I have taken on. When graduation rolls around in 8 months, I will also be the highest ranked female witch hunter trainee to have walked through the doors of the Academy. Making my family proud!Life couldn’t be more perfect. I have the most awesome best friend, Ella. I will be turning 18 soon, graduation just around the corner and parents who love me. What could possibly go wrong… other than EVERYTHING!

In this poem/story, on Christmas Eve an 8-year-old boy tries to solve a mystery. Every morning the ornaments on the Christmas tree are on different branches.Suspecting that a prankster has been moving the ornaments, the boy hides near the tree in hope of catching the prankster."There was a logical explanation –Of that, there was no doubt.Like Sherlock Holmes,I would figure it out."However, the best laid plan sometimes goes awry. There is a wonderful, surprising solution to the mystery.Excerpt:As twilight turned To darkness deep,I thought it unlikelyThat I could sleep.Because I am only eight,And it was getting very late,I was told to go to bed,But an unsolved puzzleRaced through my head.A mystery needed to be solved,And I would do it!I was resolved!When it was too darkFor anyone to see,I found a hiding placeNear the Christmas tree.*****************************Joseph Rogers has other stories, poems, and novels that include:The Mysterious GiftEssential ThingsA Stranger in the NightWally the Wacky Wizard Sentinels at the Gates: A Telepathic ThrillerTravelers of Time The Chronicles of Caroline CaseyHallowed Eve, Hallowed Day: a supernatural suspense storyMaiden of Orleans: A Bayou ThrillerMoonlight Warriors: A Tale of Two Hit MenThe Powers That Be: A Supernatural ThrillerRealm of Haden: A Space-Age FantasyThe Snow MaidenSprite of the Light: a fairy taleA Princess and her Five Suitors: a fairy taleThe author’s website JoeRogers.homestead.com includes information about his other poems, stories, novels, and plays.

Nena’s childhood in the workhouse is harsh but she hopes for the future that all the girls have been promised. An ordinary life. A home. And someone to love. As she travels to the Heart, excited at the prospect of her new life, she is captured and taken prisoner by rebels. Unable to escape she starts to understand and perhaps even to admire those around her. But can she believe what they say about the land of her birth?Faced with the truth Nena is forced to put her dreams behind her.She was raised to obey her superiors. Is she strong enough to stand alone against the cruelty of the Bloodlines Project?

Far away in a magical forest where the animals can speak to each other there lives a family of Goats, Mama and Daddy goats and 7 of their kids. This series of tales follows the little goats on various adventures they have in the forest, from dealing with the Big Bad Wolf that lives in the forest to meeting other animals and even some people. My kids loved these stories for years before I wrote them down. I decided to record these stories in print of perhaps other children could enjoy them as well.

This book features four novellas about the mystical, magical adventures of a high school girl who has the power to see a supernatural world that is invisible to most humans. Caroline also has the ability to discern truth from lies with perfect accuracy. This ability as a "lie detector" proves to be very valuable as Caroline and her friends fight against the forces of evil.The four novellas in this book are:The Magical Truths of Caroline CaseyThe Magical Truths of Phoenix RisingThe Magical Truths of Betwixt and BetweenThe Magical Truths of the Immortal MaidenAlthough Caroline would like to lead the life of an ordinary teenager, she bravely chooses to help the forces of good. Her friends include two gnomes (Hob and Nob), a troll named Sylvester, elves, fairies, and a qilin (with the head of a dragon and the body of a tiger).After Caroline travels through a mystical gateway to Ireland, she meets a young man whom she finds both annoying and intriguing.Excerpt: When Leviathan had come up onto the beach, the two witches had been crushed beneath its massive body. Both witches seemed to be dead, but I hurried over to check on them. Sagehorn and Sean had the same idea. They came running past me. Sean knelt down and examined the taller witch. “This woman is dead,” Sean said and closed his eyes. It seemed to me that he was praying, but I wasn’t sure. Sagehorn stooped down on one knee and looked at the shorter witch. Her eyes opened. “Hail, Elven Prince. Your victory is complete. Your enemies lie dead at your feet. Rejoice.” “I rejoice not in death. This is a day both fair and foul,” Sagehorn said and turned toward Sean. “Can you do anything for her?” Taking the thermos filled with a revitalizing elixir, Sean gently helped the witch take a drink of the elixir. He also provided her with some additional medical assistance, but it soon became evident that she would soon be dead. “I appreciate your efforts,” she said. “There is still time to make the right decision, good woman,” Sagehorn urged her. “This is the hour of mercy. We could meet again on a brighter day on a happier field.” “Thank you, kind Prince,” she said as her eyes closed. She was gone.Sagehorn and Sean stood up. “Did she repent before she died?” I asked anxiously. Sean shrugged. “I don’t know, Caroline. We’ll hope for the best.” A short while later, as we walked inland toward the village, I reflected upon how the day’s events could have transpired differently if the hand of Providence had not turned the tide of battle in our favor. In my mind’s eye, I saw Sagehorn and the other elves dying on the beach while the sorcerer and two witches stood over them. The witches and sorcerer would have gloated over and mocked their enemies as they died. Fortunately, that scenario had not occurred. Instead, Sagehorn and Sean had tried to save the life of the surviving witch. Then, when they realized that they could not save her mortal life, they tried to save her soul. I thought about the nobility and goodness of the Elven Prince as I recalled seeing his eyes fill with tears as the witch died. I was grateful to have such a man as my friend as well as my leader. ****************************** Joseph Rogers has other writings that include: Sentinels at the Gates: A Telepathic ThrillerHallowed Eve, Hallowed Day: a supernatural suspense storyMaiden of Orleans: A Bayou ThrillerMoonlight WarriorsThe Powers Unseen: A Supernatural ThrillerRealm of Haden: A Space-Age FantasyThe Snow MaidenWanderers of Worlds Travelers of TimeWally the Wacky WizardSprite of the Light: a fairy taleA Princess and her Five Suitors: a fairy taleA Visitor on Christmas EveThe Mysterious GiftEssential ThingsA Stranger in the NightA Magical, Mystical Christmas MysteryThe author’s website is JoeRogers.homestead.com

Shauna, eldest of five adopted children, is kidnapped by fairies and a changeling is put in her place. The changeling and her magic are a huge success with the family. Unfortunately, the dimwit fairies in charge of the changeover inadvertently kidnap five-year-old Sierra as well, and in the first of many adventures, the changeling and company set out for Fairyland to rescue Sierra. Their search uncovers a plot hatched by the outlawed elves on Rombauld’s Moor to annihilate all of Fairyland. Evil is afoot with the witch, Ratstails, and her legion of man-eating crows! The world’s only two-headed dragon, Alawn Tinah, is being cloned from ancient dragons’ bones, making the adventure even more perilous. The Changling will thrill children of all ages everywhere.

Stitch and Patch are on a mission to deliver round wheels to the residents of Squaresville, whose square-wheeled cars will not roll. Along the way, they discover that the mountain tunnel to Squaresville has been blocked by a rock slide. Patch comes up with a plan and Stitch puts it into action. Will they clear the rockslide and open the tunnel? Will the residents of Squaresville ever be able to drive their cars? Follow along as these two fun-loving action heroes travel across Wonderfield Island to help their neighbors in Squaresville. This short story teaches the value of teamwork and creativity when solving problems.

This richly-illustrated book can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Wally is a kind, easygoing wizard who lives in a world in a magical dimension. In this book, Wally travels through a mystical portal to our world where he visits a botanical garden and a zoo. Although Wally's intentions are good, his magic has a way of going awry. When magic creates chaos, Wally does his best to restore order and make things right. Excerpt:Wally the Wizard lived in a magical realmWhere flying ships sailed through the skiesWith elves at the helm. It was a world beyond our comprehensionWith too many wonders here to mention! Pixies, gnomes, and unicorns were everywhere.Wally was happy and had few cares. However, Wally felt a need to explore,So he sometimes went through a magical door,Through a mystical portal that ledTo our world.It was here on earthThat this adventure unfurled. The botanical garden's lantern festivalIs enjoyed by one and all. Wally the Wizard decided to go.He wanted to see the garden aglow!It would be a spectacular show! Beautiful, shining lanterns wereAs colorful as a thousand rainbows.Some lanterns were hung highAnd some were hung lowAlong every walkway whereVisitors would go! Wally was as happy as could beBecause of all the great sights that he could see. Wally was grateful for such a wonderful dayAnd wanted to repay the garden in a special way.He had been given the gift of mystical powers,So he used this gift to help their thousands of flowers. Wally cast a series of magical spellsThat would help the plants and flowers grow well.He went inside the Climatron's geodesic dome,Then along all the floral pathways he roamed.Even the hedge maze, he transformed into a magical zone. However, things did not go according to Wally's plan.His magic had a way of getting out of hand! ********************************************** Joseph Rogers has other stories, poems, and novels that include:A Magical, Mystical Christmas MysteryA Visitor on Christmas EveThe Mysterious GiftEssential ThingsA Stranger in the Night Maiden of Orleans: A Bayou ThrillerThe Snow Maiden: A Suspense ThrillerSentinels at the Gates: A Telepathic ThrillerThe Chronicles of Caroline CaseyHallowed Eve, Hallowed Day: A Supernatural Suspense StoryMoonlight Warriors: A Tale of Two Hit MenThe Powers Unseen: A Supernatural ThrillerRealm of Haden: A Space-Age Fantasy Sprite of the Light: a fairy taleA Princess and her Five Suitors: a fairy taleThe author’s website at JoeRogers.homestead.com includes links to his YouTube and Instragram pages. There are two mini-movies about Wally the Wacky Wizard at YouTube.com/JosephPRogers .

In Part 1 “The Night of the Boy with the Heart of Fire” Justin Jordan is troubled by nightmares in which he is pursued relentlessly by a black-cowled ghoul in a carriage. Justin fears that these nightmares are not merely bad dreams. He believes that a demon might be trying to possess him or kill him. In this battle of good against evil, Justin is helped by two mysterious girls who appear at his hour of greatest need. In Part 2 “The Day of the Girl with the Broken Heart” Justin meets a young woman named Philomena. As their budding romance grows, dark forces rise up in full force and threaten to destroy both of them. ***********************Excerpt: They went to dozens of homes that evening. They also visited numerous homeless persons living in alleys or under highway overpasses........Everyone -- from children to elderly persons -- was grateful and astonished by the generosity of this mysterious young man who appeared out of nowhere, then vanished into the night. They seemed to travel from site to site almost instantly. After seemingly spending many hours reverse trick-or-treating, Justin sat down on the steps of the apartment building from which they had just visited two apartments. “I’m exhausted,” he remarked. The smaller girl touched his shoulder and instantly his energy level was completely replenished. He felt like he had just enjoyed a long sleep and a good meal. “Thank you for that energy boost and for sending me on this mission this evening. I have given away a lot of money tonight, but I’m the one who feels like a million dollars.” He stood up. “Let’s head to the next destination.” “You did well, Justin,” the taller girl commended him. “Our evening’s mission is complete.” Justin nodded. “It must be very late. I’m surprised that persons are still opening their doors when we knock; it must be after midnight by now.” He glanced at the time on his cell phone, and his eyes widened upon seeing that it was only eight o’clock. “This can’t be correct!” “The time on your phone is correct,” the smaller girl said. “How did we go so far and do so much in such a short period of time?” “Time flows differently for us, Justin.” “Within a river, currents at different depths flow at different speeds, yet all the currents flow within the same river,” the taller girl said. Noticing the puzzled expression on his face, she added, “It’s a bit complicated, Justin.” “Okay,” he said, accepting that there were mysteries that he could not understand. “I really like this magic wallet!” When both girls frowned at him, he amended his statement, “I really like this miraculous wallet.” “That’s better,” the taller girl said. “Are we going to do this again next year or was it just a one-time thing?” “If we need to do it next All Hallow’s Eve, then we will do it.” “Don’t you know?”“We’re not omniscient, Justin.” “Omniscient means having total knowledge, knowing everything,” the smaller girl explained. “Yes, I know what it means,” Justin said, somewhat impatiently. “The blank look on your face seemed to indicate otherwise,” the taller girl said. “Wow! You two don’t pull your punches.” “We aren’t planning to punch you.” “It’s just an expression.” “I know,” she replied with a slight smile. Justin laughed, and they took him home where he soon fell into a deep sleep filled with pleasant dreams. ***********Joseph Rogers has other writings that include:Realm of Haden: A Space-Age FantasyMaiden of Orleans: A Bayou ThrillerThe Snow Maiden: A Suspense ThrillerMoonlight Warriors: A Tale of Two Hit MenThe Powers Unseen: A Supernatural ThrillerThe Chronicles of Caroline CaseyTravelers of TimeA Stranger in the NightWally the Wacky WizardEssential Things Child of Wonder: a modern Christmas dramaTobias, a Traveler The Mysterious Gift The author's website is JoeRogers.homestead.com