Books with author John R. (John Rea)

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Twelve-year-old Bobby Adamson is adjusting to a new town and a new school, making new friends and dreaming of the mysteries he might one day get to solve.But when strange and spooky events lead to him discovering the ghost of his Aunt Amanda—a famous movie actress murdered more than forty years ago—Bobby’s life is set to take an exciting turn!With the help of his ghostly aunt, Bobby embarks on an adventure to uncover the identity of her killer as well as the location of a priceless family heirloom. Between the sinister Tim Hart, a wealthy local businessman who never goes anywhere without his trusty gloves and several henchmen, and John, the detective with a mysterious connection to the Harts, there is no shortage of suspects and allies in this heart-pounding romp through the present and the past. But there are even more powerful forces at work in this small town, and the Adamsons might soon find themselves hopelessly outmatched by a ruthless foe.Follow Bobby’s escapades as he uncovers the darkest secrets surrounding his family’s past and challenges a killer to finally obtain the Magic Ruby!

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Dear readers, The four short stories you read in this book The Forgotten Cry are, frankly speaking, not purely imaginary and the characters found in them have soul and breath, for they have been created out of what I have seen, heard, or read somewhere. The Forgotten Cry is the ocular reality I had experienced in a South Indian coastal village just after the giant tsunami waves of 2004 had mercilessly washed away the coastal lives in plenty, the fishermen in particular. Jeya I have portrayed here had to undergo untold afflictions in her aunt's house after she had lost her parents and brothers. A little delight plus contentment I have in disclosing her ordeals to the world and I hope the readers will definitely experience the same sort of feelings for this girl as I had once had. Alone at Midnight is the triumphant fulfillment of my ardent longing for the boy, Sam, as to how I could help him after he had rushed to my speeding car, alone at midnight, on a deserted highway. His wet-cheeked face prevailed in my 'inward eye'for a long time. And how he has been geared up to put an abrupt end to the beastly acts of his father is solely fictional The Guardian Angel is partly based on the tidings heard from one of my cronies that a stranger had appeared in their village and been staying in the cathedral precincts for a few days and whose identity was unknown and all the rustics were terribly afraid of him. A Page in my Diary is evolved out of the dismal tidings I collected from a local daily. Usually, we are in haste to judge the fellow beings around us and, later on, we do feel grieved or repented for our erring acts. Of course, a little unnatural tinge has been added to enhance the reading curiosity of the readers. The school teacher, being an ethical man, feels guilty for the professional sin perpetrated to one of his students, Daniel, and finds a remedy to his guilt as his conscience demands.Wish you all an ardent reading.R.John johnrajayyan@gmail.com

Dear readers, The four short stories you read in this book The Forgotten Cry are, frankly speaking, not purely imaginary and the characters found in them have soul and breath, for they have been created out of what I have seen, heard, or read somewhere. The Forgotten Cry is the ocular reality I had experienced in a South Indian coastal village just after the giant tsunami waves of 2004 had mercilessly washed away the coastal lives in plenty, the fishermen in particular. Jeya I have portrayed here had to undergo untold afflictions in her aunt's house after she had lost her parents and brothers. A little delight plus contentment I have in disclosing her ordeals to the world and I hope the readers will definitely experince the same sort of feelings for this girl as I had once had. Alone at Midnight is the triumphant fulfillment of my ardent longing for the boy, Sam, as to how I could help him after he had rushed to my speeding car, alone at midnight, on a deserted highway. His wet-cheeked face prevailed in my 'inward eye'for a long time. And how he has been geared up to put an abrupt end to the beastly acts of his father is solely fictional. The Guardian Angel is partly based on the tidings heard from one of my cronies that a stranger had appeared in their village and been staying in the cathedral precincts for a few days and whose identity was unknown and all the rustics were terribly afraid of him. A Page in my Diary is evolved out of the dismal tidings I collected from a local daily. Usually, we are in haste to judge the fellow beings around us and, later on, we do feel grieved or repented for our erring acts. Of course, a little unnatural tinge has been added to enhance the reading curiosity of the readers. The school teacher, being an ethical man, feels guilty for the professional sin perpetrated to one of his students, Daniel, and finds a remedy to his guilt as his conscience demands. Wish you all an ardent reading. R.John johnrajayyan@gmail.com

Excerpt from The Pet Dove: A Children's Play in Four Acts, With Music for Songs Arranged by AuthorThe costumes in this play need only be of the simplest forms of present day apparel in the Orient; that of boys and of girls being almost identical, the girls wearing orna ments on their heads, arms and ankles; the boys quite plain. All should either wear sandals or go barefoot. No hosiery.The angels should have long, drooping wings; white, flowing robes, arms bare and no ornaments.Some little makeup, judiciously used, may add to the illusion.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Twelve-year-old Bobby Adamson is adjusting to a new town and a new school, making new friends and dreaming of the mysteries he might one day get to solve.But when strange and spooky events lead to him discovering the ghost of his Aunt Amanda-a famous movie actress murdered more than forty years ago-Bobby's life is set to take an exciting turn!With the help of his ghostly aunt, Bobby embarks on an adventure to uncover the identity of her killer as well as the location of a priceless family heirloom. Between the sinister Tim Hart, a wealthy local businessman who never goes anywhere without his trusty gloves and several henchmen, and John, the detective with a mysterious connection to the Harts, there is no shortage of suspects and allies in this heart-pounding romp through the present and the past. But there are even more powerful forces at work in this small town, and the Adamsons might soon find themselves hopelessly outmatched by a ruthless foe.Follow Bobby's escapades as he uncovers the darkest secrets surrounding his family's past and challenges a killer to finally obtain the Magic Ruby!

Excerpt from The Prophecy of Merlin and Other PoemsHas gone and left none like him among men. O happy, thrice and fourfold, ye who rest, Both friends and foemen, in one peaceful bed, While I am sick at soul and cannot die!Oh! That the battle might be fought again Then would I surely seek the way to death, And bleed and sleep like you, and be at peace. But now, ah! Whither, whither can I go.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Excerpt from Three Little PigsSo he huffed and he puffed, and he blew his house in, because, you see, it was only of straw and too light; and when he had blown the house in, he ate up the little pig, and did not leave so much as the tip of his tail.The second little pig also met a man, and fie was carrying a bun dle of furze; so piggy said, politely: Please, kind man, will you give me that furze to build me a house?About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.