Books with author Julian Middleton

When Jack is struck by lightning during a summer storm, he finds himself transported to Deeping Woods where the mysterious Mrs Nightshade reveals that his soul has been split into ten pieces. Each lies in the possession of one of the planetary gods from his astrological horoscope. Accompanied by Isabel, Jack sets out into the forest, where he must confront each of the gods in order to recapture his soul. Using his wits and courage, and learning all about astrology along the way, Jack moves ever closer to discovering who split his soul in the first place...and why he is really here...

When an earth tremor creates a gaping fissure in the middle of his street, Tom Hughes is horrified to witness a group of ghostly miners emerge from it. As a terrifying apparition looms over the distant hill of Mow Cop, and the miners create a path of destruction on their way to join it, it's up to Tom and his sister Jen to save Stoke-On-Trent from certain doom...

Summoned by a silent, insistent calling on Christmas Eve, Danny Westmarch enters the shadows of Hanchurch Woods where a very familiar Yuletide figure offers him a vital mission...to visit the mysterious village of Winterwood and unlock the gate that will allow Father Christmas to enter Staffordshire. It seems simple enough, but Danny discovers that the village is terrorised by the Griffin, a lion-like beast from the underworld which despises Christmas and has no intention of allowing him to succeed. Soon Danny realises that his mission gives the phrase 'surviving Christmas' a whole new meaning...

When Adam's grandfather gives him an ancient typewriter, he swiftly discovers that it possesses magical powers. He also meets local horror author Adrian Mourning who is about to publish his latest terrifying bestseller. What terrible secret does this book hold and who are the Spinechillers that lurk behind its pages? The future of the world itself is threatened by horror...

When eleven year-old Joanna Gilchrist finds a mysterious book entitled Beyond The Veil, she embarks on an astonishing and magical adventure. Guided by friends from invisible realms, she learns how to cook herbal remedies and read the secrets of strangers' hearts in order to help and heal. But this is only the beginning of her journey to Tinnicanara, a mountain that only she can see, where a miraculous gift awaits her...a gift made of perfect light.

Every year the Sun passes through the twelve signs of the zodiac, spending about a month in each. Everyone born during that month is a native of that sign, and he or she definitely displays the same basic characteristics. Astrologer Julian Middleton takes a look at these twelve signs and reveals what they mean for you. Each chapter is also accompanied by a story. Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by the wonderful world of astrology!

An unstable leader, three vulnerable teenagers, and a merciless forest.John Paterson moved to Vantage Point hoping for a fresh start. He had a new job, a new volunteer position with the local youth group The Young Adventurers, and a new place to call home. However, New Zealand is a small place, and news travels fast.When a weekend trip away with three members of the Young Adventurers is potentially cancelled, an opportunity arises for John to prove to himself, and the inhabitants of Vantage Point, that he's a changed man.But deep within the mysterious West Coast forest, a series of unfortunate events leaves the group fighting for survival, forcing them to come to the unsettling realisation that sanctuary can be a curse, and fear is always close.Part 1 of the series, the story draws on inspiration from the stunning New Zealand scenery, Kiwi culture and the unforgiving wilderness to create a gripping and unsettling first installment into the dark world of Vantage Point – the small town that isn’t known for its happy endings.

"MY DREAMS ARE SCARY MOVIES AND MY LIFE IS A HAUNTED HOUSE"...FROM THE AUTHOR OF 'HALLOWEEN TALES AND MIDNIGHT STORIES' COMES A SECOND COLLECTION OF MACABRE AND SPOOKY TALES TO CHILL YOUR SENSES AND FREEZE YOUR BLOOD...A STATUE KIDNAPS A YOUNG GIRL; CARNIVOROUS MOLES INVADE A BACK GARDEN; A LOG-CABIN COMES ALIVE; A SCHOOL BUS RIDE LEADS TO A PLACE CALLED NOWHERE...AND DARE YOU MEET THE DREAD SPIRIT KNOWN ONLY AS THE RED RIDER?