Books with author Joey Patrick

Rachel's junior year is going to be perfect―she's taking AP classes, is first-chair viola, and is busy planning her college visits. Then Misty, Rachel's wild and unpredictable cousin, lands on her parents' doorstep and turns Rachel's orderly world upside-down. Rachel's family hopes enrolling Misty in Rondo Alternative High School will help with her behavior issues, but her rough past and reckless choices make her a force to be reckoned with. As Rachel gets pulled deeper into Misty's dark secrets, she’ll have to figure out if can she transform the uncontrollable Misty―or will it be Misty who transforms her?

Do the crime, do the time behind bars. But once you've been in, it can be tough to stay out. When Hinton Helsinger leaves the Youth Correctional Center, he's set on reforming his impulsive ways. But things at home have changed: his dad has been killed, his mom's remarried his uncle, and his uncle is the new kingpin of the family gang that controls the town's drug trade. Threatened by Hinton's return, Hinton's uncle hatches a sinister plot using Hinton's girlfriend, Olivia, as a pawn. As Hinton struggles between the impulse to avenge his dad's death and the desire to seek a way out of that corrupt life, he embarks on a downward spiral of revenge and madness from which he and those he loves are unlikely to escape. This modern twist on Shakespeare's Hamlet explores the themes of reform, revenge, and self-destruction.

Fans of urban fantasy should prepare for a new kind of vampire-one that feeds off of tears instead of blood. Descended from an ancient line of creatures that gain their energy from human tears, Cassandra Gray depends on human sorrow to live. Her job as a grief counselor at the hospital provides the perfect cover to keep this secret safe, and any time a friend needs a shoulder to cry on, she's there. Only Cass has grown tired of living a lie and wants to live like a human, especially now that she's found someone worth fighting for. With a perfect blend of supernatural and romance, Patrick Jones treats his current fans to a different taste of storytelling and will have new ones scrambling to devour this unique offering.

SAVE ROUGHLY 40% BY GETTING THE *** NANOAGENTS: THE ALIEN FILES BUNDLE ***"Nanoagents: The Return of Xabigan" is also available in the NANOAGENTS: THE ALIEN FILES BUNDLE, which contains all 5 books from "The Alien Files" series. Hop over to www.crimsonmyth.com and follow the "Book Bundles" Link!+++++ The alien that was the impetus for the formation of the Nanoagents team is returning. His name is Xabigan and he's not a happy camper.The Nanoagents learn that Xabigan has likely recovered the memories that Seth had wiped out when the alien was originally on Earth. According to their new alien contact, a Zbrakni named "Yexigan," Xabigan was known to back up all of his memories on a daily basis. If this is true, Xabigan will remember being on Earth before the day Seth, Rez, and Commander Larson had worked together to banish him. The team's only hope is that he doesn't remember Seth!Will the agents be able to once again defend Earth against the sinister intentions of Xabigan? Can the team work together to banish the alien once and for all? What about the new contact, Yexigan? Will she be a true friend and ally?This is the most important mission yet for the Nanoagents. If they fail this one, the entire Earth will fall under the rule of a very bad alien!

Do the crime, do the time behind bars. But once you've been in, it can be tough to stay out.Ian's band is finally taking off. But the band's front man and Ian's best friend, Orlando, can't catch a break as a black kid in their white town. Tension with a security guard lands both Ian and Orlando in jail, and when Orlando is held indefinitely, someone will need to take over the band until he gets out. When Orlando chooses Chase, the band's bassist, to step in, Ian is slighted. As Ian's resentment builds, he plots his revenge. One by one, he turns his bandmates against one another, with tragic results. As Ian holds his friends close and his enemies closer, no one can tell which is which—until it's too late. This modern twist on Shakespeare’s Othello takes a gritty look at betrayal, revenge, and obsession.

Having a parent return from military duty is a dream come true. But sometimes, coming home comes with problems.For Rosie, life is nearly perfect. She has the perfect ROTC boyfriend and perfect grades. Her ex-Marine Corps father still barks orders like he's in uniform, but he's finally home for good—until he announces that he's going to re-enlist. Rosie's angry at the news. Really angry. Her behavior spins out of control, causing problems at school, at home, with her boyfriend, and even with law enforcement. Can she face her father and check her anger in time to get her life back on track?

In search for answers to some of life’s biggest questions, five friends set out on a journey to discover an ancient treasure. Against the warnings, this group of childhood friends search for the legendary treasure they heard about for years. While on their journey they encounter strange happenings and mystical creatures. With an angel’s protection, the youngest one leads them. A broken relationship is rekindled, another finds peace after grief and loss, while one lives in constant rebellion. In spite of everything, the Taellywood Treasure possesses a deep, held secret. Inside this treasure chest holds something much greater than all the precious jewels of the world. Legend proclaims it holds a box which contains God’s wisdom. In this treasured wisdom box one will find all the answers. For whoever opens it will acquire all the wisdom of God and attain all human understanding. Each one has their own reasons for this quest. They will be tested and challenged. In their search for truth, will they compromise their values to uncover it? The Taellywood Treasure Hunt is a discovery of wisdom. It’s a desire for answers, a pursuit of truth, and a journey of destiny. It’s a soul’s quest to uncover the wisdom of God, to understand why things happen, and what these friends discover is the most valuable gift of all.

Everyone has secrets in high school. But no one has a secret quite like Camila Hernandez's. For as long as Camila can remember, her mother has been in prison. And Camila has tried to make sure no one finds out. She avoids all friendships. She keeps to herself. Because if people get too close to her, they might find out the truth. And once they know, they will see her only as a criminal's daughter. Sure, some of Camila's classmates also have parents doing time. But her mother isn't any ordinary criminal. Her mother is on death row.

Every adult wants to give DeQuin advice. His father, who's serving a life sentence, thinks DeQuin needs to toughen up. His uncle wants DeQuin to work hard and keep his head down. Then there's his grandfather, lecturing DeQuin at every turn―when he's not rambling about his glory days in the 1960s civil rights movement. DeQuin is doing fine without their help―until a fun night with friends gets out of control. Now he has to deal with the fallout. Should he fight, as his dad suggests? Should he run and hide, as his uncle would do? Or should he follow his grandfather's example of peaceful resistance? Whatever he chooses, he's still just one confrontation away from losing everything.

The great thing about drifting, thinks Kekoa, is that it's more about skill than expensive parts. That's good for him. Since his mom left him on the island with his grandma, his Nissan Skyline 350 is all he has to his name. Life is the opposite for Billy Cain, who can buy his way into or out of anything. But when Billy's antics threaten the few things Kekoa cares about, they'll put it to the test: does skill or money win out when it comes to wheels, winding mountain roads, honor, and love? Includes real tech specs and tuning details for the Nissan Skyline 350!

The Supreme Court of the United States is an illustrated A-to-Z guide that covers virtually all aspects of the U.S. Supreme Court, including biographical articles on all of the Justices, summaries and analysis of key decisions of the Court, articles on legal terms and statutes associated with the day-to-day operations of the court, the history of the Court, and essays on major Constitutional issues. The second edition includes new articles on major cases decided since the publication of the first edition in 1993, including Clinton v. City of New York (1998, concerning the Line Item Veto Act), Agonstini v. Felton (1997, concerning the separation of church and state), and Reno v. American Civil Liberties Union (1997, regarding the government regulation of mass-media communications). There are also new general articles on African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Women in the Judicial branch. Illustrations include portraits, cartoons, and Supreme Court memorabilia. Articles are cross-referenced with suggestions for further reading listed at the end of each article as we as at the end of the book. An extensive list of Supreme Court-related websites now supplements the further reading.