Books with author John Williamson

Given the chance to train as a squire, kitchen servant Achan Cham hopes to pull himself out of his pitiful life and become a Kingsguard Knight. When Achan's owner learns of his training, he forces Achan to spar with the Crown Prince--more of a death sentence than an honor. Meanwhile, strange voices in Achan's head cause him to fear he's going mad. While escorting the prince to a council presentation, their convoy is attacked. Achan is wounded and arrested, but escapes from prison--only to discover a secret about himself he never believed possible.

The remnant of Glenrock has been scattered. But they are not beaten.The Safe Lands have long kept the true meaning of Liberation secret from their people. But after being sentenced to Liberation themselves, Mason and Omar soon discover the truth.Levi watched his brothers’ public sentencing and tries to hold out hope they are still alive, He is forced to focus his attention elsewhere, however, when his new wife, Jemma, is captured and made the Safe Lands’ newest Queen. His only choice to save Jemma may be to take up Omar’s old role of undercover vigilante, leading the rebels in their quest to overthrow the government. But will Levi’s new role be enough?Meanwhile, Jemma’s sister, Shaylinn, is ready to give birth to the “Safe Lands’” children … but not even Ciddah is sure they can be delivered safely in the midst of a rebellion. And Mason must face the fact Omar’s illness could be fatal.If they can all unite their efforts, together they may be able to expose the Safe Lands’ lies to the people. But if they fail, they will all surely die.

In Outcasts, the second book in Jill Williamson's Safe Lands series, Levi finds himself not only the leader of Glenrock's remaining people but also the head of a new rebel force called the Messengers, intent on unmasking the Safe Lands' lies. At the same time, Mason uncovers secrets that may be more dangerous than he ever imagined. Meanwhile, Omar decides to take matters into his own hands.

After an exhausting school year, Spencer is thrilled to discover that the summer training mission will take him and his fellow agents-in-training to Okinawa, a tropical paradise. But there's little time for R & R as Spencer must attend school, volunteer at a local martial arts training facility, and track and report a mysterious girl named Keiko. Spencer thinks he knows exactly what to do, but the more he discovers about Keiko, the more questions he has. All he really wants to do is protect Keiko from her ex-boyfriend and stay out of trouble, but where Spencer Garmond is concerned, trouble is never far away.

In a dystopian future, eighteen-year-old Levi returns from Denver City with his latest scavenged treasures and finds his village of Glenrock decimated, loved ones killed, and many--including his fiancée, Jem--taken captive. Now alone, Levi is determined to rescue what remains of his people, even if it means entering the Safe Lands, a walled city that seems anything but safe.Omar knows he betrayed his brother by sending him away, but helping the enforcers was necessary. Living off the land and clinging to an outdated religion holds his village back. The Safe Lands has protected people since the plague decimated the world generations ago ... and its rulers have promised power and wealth beyond Omar's dreams.Meanwhile, their brother Mason has been granted a position inside the Safe Lands, and may be able to use his captivity to save not only the people of his village, but also possibly find a cure for the virus that threatens everyone within the Safe Lands' walls. Will Mason uncover the truth hidden behind the Safe Lands' façade before it's too late?

Enter darkness...They have no choice. Chased by an evil prince, Achan, Vrell, and the Kingsguard knights flee into Darkness. They head north, for Tsaftown and Ice Island, where they must free an army that can help them fight for Er’Rets. Darkness sickens Vrell. How long can she keep her secret without being caught? Achan already suspects her of lying. If she is not careful, he will suspect her of treason as well. She hopes he will let his suspicions go until they reach her home. Achan wanted freedom, but this new journey has bound him more than ever. Sir Gavin’s claims are so far fetched. First, that there might only be one God, and second, that this God chose Achan to push back Darkness, the magnificent curse of Er’Rets. Him. Achan. Barely a man himself. Each setback Darkness brings seems minor compared to the one choice only Achan can make. What will he choose?

ANIMALS COME ALIVEAnimals Come Alive most of all is a fun poetry book for children. It has all kinds of different animals getting up to antics with each other. They also get up to their tricks with us humans too. This is a rhyme poetry book very suited to younger children. It also features large coloured illustrations. These poems can be learnt for recitals while others are suitable to be acted out on stage by groups of children. Many of these poems have already been used in classrooms in Australia. Showing children what fun they can have with rhyme poetry is fundamental in developing in children a love of literature.The author, John Williams, has been writing for children for 30 years.I hope you all have FUN with this book of poems.

In the midst of training for the outdoor survival trip to Alaska, Spencer is distracted by a mysterious young woman—Nick's new girlfriend. He's not just wondering how someone that gorgeous would waste her time on a jerk like Nick, he recognizes this girl from her bit part in one of the cultish Jolt movies he's been investigating. She's up to something, and Spencer is determined to find out what. As he gets closer to the truth, it becomes harder to know who to trust. Things are getting dangerous. Can Spencer figure out what's going on, or will this mystery leave him M.I.A?

With the end of an era comes chaos and danger of the worst kind. The great stag who had led the roe deer of the deep forest to safety and peace so many years before is now nearing the end of his reign. Ulex, a stag with some very dangerous idea's is the only real contender for the job. His chance finally comes with the arrival of Buttercup and Fred, a cow and calf escaped from a local farm earlier in the year. Now as chaos breaks out the only hope for the herd is to find help and a worthy replacement before the herd pays the ultimate price. With impending battle you can be sure Sederic the surgeon seagull (from 'Awing to the wild') will be on hand to ply his very special trade. Only the greatest of great stags can unite the deer herds of the deep forest and return peace for the generation to come.

Marshal Shelby wants justice...For his murdered wife and daughter.But first he must solve another gruesome crime.It's 2067 and tensions are high as action groups protest against the introduction of a new generation of android worker. At a violent Action Against Androids demonstration, the CEO of AndroDigm Park is brutally murdered. Finding her killers becomes a priority of the Justice Department. It should be straightforward -- the assassins were caught on camera. And it's impossible to evade the Justice Department's all-seeing surveillance system, Guardian. Or so Shelby thought, until the assassins vanished. Fortunately, Shelby can rely on the help of the CEO's daughter, who like her mother, is a cybernetic genius and is determined to find her mother's killers.And how is the murder connected to AndroDigm Park? It's a fantasy park for the super rich to indulge their most outrageous fantasies in a world populated with android creatures and lifelike human replicants. If you're rich enough, anything is possible -- ride dragons and slay demons, defeat aliens, visit new worlds, or engage any kind of debauchery you desire.If you like your noir, hardboiled and with a touch of humour, check out this sci-fi thriller set in a hedonistic high-tech future.Get it now.