Books with author Julie Michaels

The battle for your soul is ongoing.There is only one defensive entity that keeps you free from the clutches of forced belief and unimaginable sacrifice: The Order of St. Michael.From the Druid forests of Roman Britain to the modern streets of Chicago, a brilliant inventor and a monk of the Order team up to quell monsters, poltergeists, and evil humans hellbent on disrupting peace and creating chaos.˃˃˃ Experience History in The Ancient Order! Join Magnus, a Roman centurion, and Michaela, a Celtic warrior queen, as they battle an evil deeply entrenched in a Druid forest. The captivating origin of the Order awaits you.˃˃˃ Rush headlong into the modern era with The Order of St. Michael and The Elixir!Meet Bud Hutchins, a socially awkward super genius who talks too much and can’t get out of his own way. Will he heed the call to join the Order and save humanity?Eh, maybe.Meet Maeve, a beautiful young woman who happens to be a monk of an ancient Order tasked with keeping evil spirits at bay and saving Bud Hutchins from himself.She rolls her eyes. A lot.In these globe-trotting, action-packed supernatural thrillers, our heroes fight to contain ancient evils that call from beyond.It’s time for you to join the Order. Battle monsters. Avenge the dead and save the natural world from supernatural destruction.

No rest for the wicked they say.Barely catching their breath, Bud, Ivy, and Maeve find themselves pitted against the Chicago police, the FBI, and the world’s most powerful vampire. Will they escape injury-free or will the fangs of doom pierce their jugular veins? The answers can only be found in The Castle: A Bud Hutchins Thriller.The three slayers of the supernatural will face their most formidable threats, seek solutions to their most important problems, and be forever changed.The threats are plenty. The stakes are higher. The tasks nigh impossible. Time to grab your favorite monster-slaying weapon, raise your torch, and storm the Castle walls.

This is the first book in The Abigale Chronicles Series of chapter books for young readers.Abigale Fontenot is a 12 year old girl living in West Bluff, Louisiana, who believes she is perfectly ordinary.When she's threatened by a bully on her way to school one day, what happens causes Abigale to begin a new journey. She has to ask herself, "Is it real or is it all just a dream?"As Abigale learns in Book One, things are rarely exactly as they seem. Friendships are formed with unlikely people: a wizened old woman and Abigale's arch nemesis, Emmett, and with their help Abigale learns she is far from ordinary.

RUBY CRANE IS a rising star. At 15, she sold her first book, got a movie deal, scored the hottest guy in school, and became the most popular student at Frasier High. Now, as a soon-to-be junior and published author, she's ready to make waves in New York's literary world. But every star falls back to earth one day. Ruby's accused of plagiarism - on national television. And the worst part is that the proof of her literary lies is indisputable.Her friends won't return her phone calls. Her boyfriend's gone AWOL. The media vultures are flying low, and they want answers. So Ruby does what any self-respecting headline would do. She disappears. And that's when her story really begins.

Ages 5 -11. It is hard to fully appreciate how children must feel when they first go to a counselor. This book - written from the point of view of a child - can make it easier for children to understand what typically happens in a counselor's office. The child in the story is referred for counseling because of his behavioral problems, and although he doesn't want to see the counselor, he quickly learns the value of having a special listening friend. Great illustrations.

This is the second book in The Abigale Chronicles Series of chapter books for young readers.Twelve-year-old Abigale Fontenot is struggling to figure out whether her adventures are real or imagined.After an adventure with Amazonian women in book one, Abigale and Emmett have formed a bond through mutual trust and secrets, but Kristy has turned against Abigale because of it.Now, Abigale again finds herself in a precarious situation with a city full of talking cats. Emmett is once more by her side as she faces down a vicious cat queen in an attempt to avoid certain death and restore the leadership of the city to its rightful owner.Will they succeed, or will they be roasted alive? What will happen when Kristy overhears the discussions about the adventures with Ada?

This is the third book in The Abigale Chronicles Series of chapter books for young readers.Abigale Fontenot is turning thirteen. Just when she thinks her birthday couldn't possibly get any worse, a new adventure takes hold.Abigale and Emmett are whisked away to a world of fantasy where knights, dragons, and princesses are the order of the day. Abigale is kidnapped by an evil prince in a nearby kingdom, and it's up to Emmett to rescue her. But Abigale finds that escape is not the most important thing; restoring the evil prince's kindness that has been locked away in a magical book by a wicked sorceress must come first. While Emmett is trying to rescue Abigale, she is trying to free the prince from his curse.Will she succeed in her quest before the evil prince kills Emmett, or will she fail and lose her new best friend? Will death matter if the whole thing is a dream, or are the adventures real and truly dangerous?

Your most dangerous enemy is closer than you think.Bud, Ivy, Maeve, and Bert's head venture to Vatican City, Italy to the headquarters of The Order of St. Michael, among the beautiful artwork, benevolent basilicas, and mysterious passageways. Peculiar disappearances of workers whose task is to restore the Colosseum for the opening ceremony of the World Games do little to make Bud and the gang's trip a pleasant one. In fact, the only force standing between the citizens of Rome and an invisible threat is The Order of St. Michael.The Phantom lurks in the archways, thrives in the catacombs, and hunts for you. Hidden family histories will be revealed. Destinies will be fulfilled.The Phantom of the Catacombs is here. Are you ready?***FIVE STARS*** With mysteries upon mysteries and solid character growth from start to finish, this is overall another truly exhilarating and commendable installment from Michaels for the Bud Hutchins Supernatural Thrillers series.- Lit Emri for Readers' Favorite***FIVE STARS*** Phantom of the Catacombs is an excellent continuation of the Bud Hutchins Supernatural Thrillers Series. - Peggy Jo Wipf for Readers' Favorite***FIVE STARS*** Phantom of the Catacombs by JB Michaels is a fascinating read that fans of fantasy will love. - Edith Wairimu

The Marvel Universe. The Wizarding World. The Magic Kingdom. Here is something new, something different…An incredible world in miniature awaits. Discover one of the best young adult fantasy series of our time…the Tannenbaum Tailors and the Fairy Fleet battle the evil Spiritless elves, protect mankind’s most cherished traditions, and stand ready to face any and all future threats to their world and ours. ***READERS' FAVORITE GOLD MEDAL WINNER******READERS' FAVORITE BRONZE MEDAL WINNER******NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALIST******FIVE STARS*** "Michaels is beyond imaginative; he takes the reader into a realm of marvel and wonder. The story is spunky, witty, humorous and filled with endless action."- Cheryl Rodriguez"A lively tale whose highly skilled, pint-sized heroes provide endless fun."- Kirkus Reviews"Wow is about all I can say. Suspense, magic , anything you want. Just an amazing collection of books, that keeps your interest until you've finished every last page." - Jackie, Goodreads Reviewer"The first book is soft snow gently falling, whereas this book is like a blinding blizzard, with problems galore and holding your breath action."- Emmy, Goodreads Reviewer "FIVE STARS: JB Michaels integrates sibling rivalry, traitors trying to get sympathy votes, and a host of other colorful personalities, combined with a flawless writing style that captures all of the thrilling suspense that you would expect from a box office smash." - Stephen Fisher for Readers' Favorite

It's the end of the world as we know it. Trixie Collins is a normal teen making her way through high school. One night at a party, a boy comes on to her and won't take no for an answer. As she jerks her arm away, his fingernails cut into her skin. When she finds her dog's mutilated body and realizes she's to blame, she starts to think maybe the zombie apocalypse they've been screaming about on the news isn't a hoax after all. Worse, she begins to think maybe she's one of the infected. Now it's a fight for life as she joins together with her brethren to stop the humans intent on destroying them. Are zombies all bad, or is it just a huge misunderstanding?

It's the end of the world as we know it.Trixie Collins is a normal teen making her way through high school. One night at a party, a boy comes on to her and won't take no for an answer. As she jerks her arm away, his fingernails cut into her skin. When she finds her dog's mutilated body and realizes she's to blame, she starts to think maybe the zombie apocalypse they've been screaming about on the news isn't a hoax after all. Worse, she begins to think maybe she's one of the infected.Now it's a fight for life as she joins together with her brethren to stop the humans intent on destroying them. Are zombies all bad, or is it just a huge misunderstanding?