Books with author Julie C. Gilbert

Victory comes at a price. Exiled to Earth, Mina bears the weapon she stole from Satan, preventing him from destroying the angels of light. Despite this, Spirit’s Bane weakens her with pain when she uses her Gifts to protect those under her care. Meanwhile, the Council of Light confines Allister to the Heavens. They fear what Satan will do if he captures the Kindred Spirit Pair. Allister knows they are stronger together, but even if he defies the Council by going to Earth, there’s no guarantee he’ll reach Mina before Satan’s minions.If Allister and Mina cannot defeat Spirit’s Bane swiftly, precious souls will be lost in the coming conflict.***This book can be read alone, but it would probably be much more powerful (and sensible) if read after Guardian Angel Files Book 1: Spirit's Bane. The series is written in a style reminiscent of C.S. Lewis's Screwtape Letters. The series is available as ebooks, paperbacks, or audiobooks performed by Reuben Corbett.

India Finch is caught between two worlds. She's part human and part mermaid. Since discovering her mer abilities, she's often called to the dark waters where she uses her special healing abilities to help the merfolk overcome challenges and tragedies. Some mer, however, don't want India underwater. They carry resentment towards humans who have damaged the oceans and the mer home. Written at a lower reading level, Dark Waters features high drama and fantasy to capture the struggling reader's interest. A glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts provide additional support

Crowns often come with a price. For Terosh, the Kireshana - or “renewing fire journey” - offers a chance to prove himself as a man, not just the spare prince. However, first, he must escape his father’s smothering presence. For Reia, a Ranger sworn to protect royals, the task of keeping the prince safe turns complicated when the fool runs away from his private guards. After an explosive meeting, the prince and the Ranger decide to travel together. Forces of nature and wild animals are expected dangers, but several predators come with political agendas. When Terosh’s attraction for his Ranger guardian becomes apparent, Reia becomes a pawn in a wider game. Even access to the fabled god-machines might fail to save them from having to answer a single question: what is one life measured against the fate of a planet?

One man's vision created seven Gifted children.One can read minds, another can shape dreams, and still another can heal battle wounds. The list goes on.Join Jillian and her siblings as they navigate the dangers of living life as genetically Gifted people. Some, like Danielle, want to help them. Some, like Devya, want to control them. And many others just want to own them, like trophies.Ashlynn's Dreams: The kidnapping awakens Jillian's extraordinary dream shaping Gift.Nadia's Tears: Jillian and Danielle fight for family and friends the best way they know how without regard for their own safety.Malia's Miracles: The siblings grow closer as they battle cancer on a cellular level.Varick's Quest: Jillian and Danielle become pawns in a scientist's twisted bid for glory. Step into their world. Hear their thoughts, hopes, and dreams. Find out what life's like as one of Devya's children.

Being the Chosen One could kill her … Victoria Saveron knows two things for certain. Dark forces want to kill her, and her friends have cooler powers than she does. Katrina can shapeshift and Tellen can tap into destructive magic currents. Everything else is uncertain and rumors abound. Victoria might be the Chosen One, whatever that means. Her father might be able to help them, but only if they can find him. Coldhaven’s villagers might be able to offer them food and shelter. Some fool might be running around unlocking Darkland portals to raise an undead army. The further Victoria and her companions get on their journey, the more dangers and betrayals they face. They must awaken Vic’s true powers or forfeit the world.

The Guild wants justice. They’ll settle for her life.Marina didn’t cause the River’s Edge tragedy, but she knows who did. Knowing the truth could spark a war between the two magic races, she determines to carry the secret forever. The Arkonai High Council wants answers, and they want Daniel to get them.He knows she’s innocent, but if he doesn’t cooperate, they will send another huntsman. And Marina might not live through the encounter. ***You can jump right in or grab some background first. River's Edge Ransom takes place before this story, and all of Redeemer Chronicles takes place after this story.

The kidnapping changes everything ... Twelve-year-old Jillian Blairington never thought she was particularly special. She was wrong. She's a Dream Shaper. The scientists responsible for the genetic modifications kidnap her in order to teach Jillian how to use her Gift. But she isn't alone. They also have her babysitter, Danielle Matheson, snatched to keep her inline. They also have a task for her. If Jillian can't master her Gift quickly, Danielle might only be the first victim of many.Interview with the Author:Q: What makes the Devya's Children series special?A: At the heart, this series is about family and friendship as well as the ethical questions surrounding genetic engineering. It's been likened to the Orphan Black TV show. I like to think of it as a more family-friendly take on those themes. The premise is that a brilliant scientist and his team created several genetically altered children who have special Gifts, such as telepathy, healing, and dream shaping.The journal/letters style is not unique to this series, but I believe ultimately it suits my need to get in these people's heads. I've worked very hard to fill the books with relatable characters. Some of them happen to have superpowers, but as Jillian points out, everybody has gifts, if not Gifts. It's just a matter of finding out what those gifts are and how they can be applied for the good of the world.Q: What order should I read them in?A: I suggest the traditional order of:- Ashlynn's Dreams- Nadia's Tears- Malia's Miracles- Varick's Quest... before jumping into the prequel--The Dark Side of Science--or the Ashlynn's Dreams Shorts.The prequel and the short stories can certainly be read as standalones, but they may be more enjoyable once the reader's already familiar with some of the characters.Q: Where does this book fit in the series? What theme(s) make it special?A: Ashlynn's Dreams is where it all started. This is definitely the place where you want to jump in and get connected. If I had to pick a few central themes, I'd say kidnapping, family, and genetic engineering.Why kidnapping? Well, it's awful and scary and just plain wrong, but in this case, there's a specific reason the scientists do it.How does family fit in? What makes a family? The truth is that family's a complicated thing. For example, here, Jillian has a mother, a father, a step-father, and much more. It's been fun to explore those connections.Science fiction's all about the what-ifs. We're actually just getting into the advancements in real world genetics where some of these things could be in the near future. That's going to open a whole can of ethical worms.Fiction's a wonderful playground for delving into scientific ethics.Q: Why should readers check out this series?A: Because Devya's Children will introduce you to a charming cast of characters dealing with some big issues. Right or wrong, the children exist, so now what? If you have the power to change the world, should you? What are the personal cost and consequences of shaping the world?These are all questions explored by the series.Q: Can the reader get the whole series at once?A: Readers can grab books 1-3 in a combination.