Books with author Joe Williams

From a true American master of the short story, comes a collection of disturbing, comic, and moving takes that find deeper meanings in ordinary domestic life. Here with unforgetable characters, places and events--a young divorcee, a shared summer home, a troubled family, a wedding, the death of a pet--Williams takes her readers on journey after journey, as only she can.

Three novels discounted for a limited time! See what readers are already saying about this epic fantasy omnibus: ★★★★★ "The best series since R.A. Salvatore created the famous Drizzt Do'Urden series. Drizzt Do'Urden meet Kealin, the Rogue Elf of Urlas!"★★★★★ "Just can't get enough! Really struck on this series, I spent all day reading! "★★★★★ "Exciting adventure! Amazing start to what promises to be another thrilling series! Magic, dragons, narwhals, gods, and elves! "★★★★★ "This has to be the best series that I have read since the Shannara Chronicles!"Darkness descends upon the elven realm and the only thing Kealin cares about is saving his family... but is he powerful enough to save them all?With his father gone to war......and his mother in hiding......Kealin must make a decision.Should he stay and train to defend their Elven land, like his father asked, or head out into the icy waters to try to change fate?Kealin's choice will set him on a path like none other. Beginning with a voyage across the icy seas with his three siblings, he discovers a power within himself that is not elven at all. It is older, darker, and could be a danger to everyone around him.Has everything he has been told been a lie?From a harrowing journey across the frozen North, to enslavement, the riddles of an all-seeing seer, and a battle to decide the future of the elves of the West, an adventure like no other awaits. Kealin searches for his lost family, gaining unforgettable allies like a duo of thieves, wizards, a rebel elven warlord, and even a narwhal companion. But there is something greater hidden within Kealin's journey and that truth might destroy him and everyone he cares about.This omnibus is the complete Songs of Shadow trilogy, the first great arc of an dark but epic story, and a trilogy that has earned hundreds of fives star reviews on the individual books.This bundle contains:Half-Bloods Rising Half-Elf Chronicles Book ISeer of Lost Sands Half-Elf Chronicles Book IIShadow of the Orc Star Half-Elf Chronicles Book IIIGet it now at new release pricing!Embrace the adventures readers have compared to R.A. Salvatore's Drizzt Do'Urden and the Forgotten Realms world!

Discover some of the world’s most fascinating animals: reptiles! Stunning illustrations introduce kids to these incredible creatures, from snakes and turtles to chameleons and crocodiles. Reptiles are among the most highly specialized animals on earth: they’ve adapted and evolved to survive in extreme environments, and developed tricks for catching prey . . . and not becoming it. Find out a host of strange and wonderful facts about these creatures, such as why crocodiles swallow stones, how fast a Komodo dragon can run, why a group of turtle eggs hatch at the same time, and what purpose a rattlesnake’s rattle serves. Along with information about their lifecycles and habitats, you’ll learn how climate change poses the greatest danger ever to reptiles—and what you can do to help.

For more than 50 years, Mr. Met, the original Major League Baseball mascot, has thrilled New Yorkers and New York Mets fans alike. Take a walk through history with "We'll Call You Mr. Met!" and learn Mr. Met's life story, from the early days at the Polo Grounds, to Shea Stadium and the "Miracle Mets," all the way to Citi Field, where new Mets memories are made every season."We'll Call You Mr. Met!" is a brand new baseball book, officially licensed by Major League Baseball, and makes a great gift for kids and adults of all ages!

Former Google advertising strategist, now Oxford-trained philosopher James Williams launches a plea to society and to the tech industry to help ensure that the technology we all carry with us every day does not distract us from pursuing our true goals in life. As information becomes ever more plentiful, the resource that is becoming more scarce is our attention. In this 'attention economy', we need to recognise the fundamental impacts of our new information environment on our lives in order to take back control. Drawing on insights ranging from Diogenes to contemporary tech leaders, Williams's thoughtful and impassioned analysis is sure to provoke discussion and debate. Williams is the inaugural winner of the Nine Dots Prize, a new Prize for creative thinking that tackles contemporary social issues. This title is also available as Open Access.

Orphaned at birth. Chosen by the Ascended. Destined for Darkness.Valrin was born of the sea . Raised by his adopted elven aunt on a small fishing island he knows nothing of his past and wonders of his future.... until the unexpected arrival of a mysterious ship changes everything. With a misfit crew running from a dangerous dwarven empire, Valrin learns quickly what it means to be Stormborn. In this epic three book set you will meet the strangest of the strange. From men forbidden to die to cannibalistic shadow elves and a dwarven necromancer. Embark upon the cold, dark Glacial Seas and unlock the power of an ancient lost race.

"An exciting, well-executed thriller . . . the danger is palpable . . . a highly recommended read that will make readers hope for a sequel." Kirkus ReviewsChase Hardeman, a former special ops veteran, is left questioning whether his past covert missions in the Middle East are the cause of the chaos that's erupted in his life. Dreams of leaving a clandestine war behind and becoming a legend like his father in the auction arena teeter on the brink once he implements a contingency plan amidst an FBI investigation. Captivated by an old flame, Chase navigates the dark corridors of the collector car world in search of a myth. He believes finding this hidden treasure will reveal answers to a ghost buried in the desert of Mosul known to US intelligence as the Prodigal. On this perilous quest, Chase is drawn closer to a deadly threat as he leverages the criminal underworld to prevent a global terrorist attack. With the clock ticking, Chase is forced to relive the past in an imminent showdown and discovers the truth is not as it seems.As a fresh voice in mystery and suspense, Williams is proving once again that he is a storyteller on the rise in this captivating covert international thriller filled with riveting characters and a gripping storyline amidst spellbinding twists and turns. The Auctioneer is a brilliant followup to his previous novels which garnered the praise of Hollywood's elite including Judith McCreary (Co-EP, Law & Order: SVU, Criminal Minds, and CSI) and Peter Anderson (Oscar Winner, Cinematographer).Readers of Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne, Ian Fleming's James Bond, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp, Ted Bell's Alex Hawke, Brad Thor's Scot Harvath, and Daniel Silva's Gabriel Allon, will love D.J. Williams' Chase Hardeman!What readers are saying..."Sensational, electrifying, spectacular read!""Action, intrigue, and mystery, grips a person from the first page.""Unforgettable characters that leave you wanting more and more with each page.""Stunning emotionally packed read will leave you breathless."Readers have also compared his stories to bestselling authors such as James Patterson, David Baldacci, Brad Thor, John Grisham, Brad Taylor, Michael Connelly, Alex Michaelides, Greg Iles, Harlan Coben, Nelson DeMille, Donna Leon, Louis Penny, and Stuart Woods.

"It is said that Darkness is empty and whatever vanishes into its depths is lost forever. I know this better than anyone. For I have suffered here in the shadows, and there are none who might find me.”Seventy years. Seventy years the elven prince has been lost to the darkness, assumed dead by his people and endlessly broken for a book that connects to the hidden realm of his ancestors, a land untouched by evil.And now a light in the shadows. A chance for freedom. But those willing to help him come from the unlikeliest of worlds.The orphan girl, yearning for a loving family, and the boy who won’t leave her side. A healer maiden given an unexpected chance for a life beyond narrowed expectations. A grieving creature flown far from home.They all search for something and now their fates are tied to his. If their quest for life can pull him from the dark mire in which his soul drowns, then perhaps he can be saved.Or else he will drag them all down to a fate worse than death.The beginning of an epic saga, MOONSCRIPT is a journey of innocence, despair, and redemption. Seven illustrations by the author exclusively included in the paperback edition!

"I predict in the near future William Firestar will likewise become a national phenomenon." Amazon ReviewerWilliam Firestar is a mysterious young orphan slave with a pet miniature dragon. William must escape and learn to use the incredible powers of the ancient Text of Illumination to keep it out of the hands of the evil emperor who wants to use the Text to secure his reign.William is frustrated by being unable to fulfill the destiny of his recurring dream. A vision of a magnificent castle with a gorgeous maiden soaring past the walls on a dragon. He must find her. As things continue to fall apart, William wonders, how evil can one emperor be?The Tales of Morningstar are family-friendly stories of wonder, castles, dragons, giants, courage, sailing ships, captivating locations, sea-robbers, honor, mystery, hope and a destiny that will continue through the exciting series of books.Readers of J.R.R. Tolkien's Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter, William Goldman's The Princess Bride, Terry Brooks Shanara books, Brian Jaques' Redwall series, Lloyd Alexander's Chronicles of Pyrdain, Brandon Mull's Beyonders series, and Jeff Wheeler's books will love this series.What readers are saying..."Much like Harry Potter...I can see kids along with their parents waiting with baited breath for the next installment.""Williams' first book in the William Firestar series will captivate you from the beginning.""This is going to be the best adventure you will be on in 2019.""Love this book! Great energy and storyline. Can't put it down.""Prepare your imagination for a wild ride as this swashbuckling tale draws you deeper and deeper...""This is a great story. Loved the action and characters. Family-friendly."