Books with author Kim Richardson

Are you ready for a new kind of witch? My name is Samantha Beaumont and I’m a witch. But I’m not your average dark witch. I specialize in Goetia—the ancient art of conjuring demons—and exorcisms. That’s right. I hunt and banish demons and other supernatural baddies. But not with a fancy sword or a dagger. No, I banish these suckers with good old-fashioned magic. All is well until a human girl is murdered and her soul taken by a Greater demon. It gets worse. Human bodies are dropping like flies and it’s up to me to find the Greater demon and kill it. But everyone knows it’s not that simple. I might have to reveal my secret... if it came to light, I would be dead and all my friends with me.Spells & Ashes is a fast-paced urban fantasy adventure with a kick butt heroine, plenty of action, suspense and humor. Grab your copy today. The Dark Files series:Spells & Ashes (The Dark Files Book 1) Charms & Demons (The Dark Files Book 2) Hexes & Flames (The Dark Files Book 3)Curses & Blood (The Dark Files Book 4)

An Oprah's Buzziest Books Pick for MayIndie Next PickLibraryReads Pick Southern Independent Book Alliance SIBA Spring OKRA PICK "...a hauntingly atmospheric love letter to the first mobile library in Kentucky and the fierce, brave packhorse librarians who wove their way from shack to shack dispensing literacy, hope, and ― just as importantly ― a compassionate human connection."―Sara Gruen, author of Water for ElephantsThe hardscrabble folks of Troublesome Creek have to scrap for everything―everything except books, that is. Thanks to Roosevelt's Kentucky Pack Horse Library Project, Troublesome's got its very own traveling librarian, Cussy Mary Carter. Cussy's not only a book woman, however, she's also the last of her kind, her skin a shade of blue unlike most anyone else. Not everyone is keen on Cussy's family or the Library Project, and a Blue is often blamed for any whiff of trouble. If Cussy wants to bring the joy of books to the hill folks, she's going to have to confront prejudice as old as the Appalachias and suspicion as deep as the holler.Inspired by the true blue-skinned people of Kentucky and the brave and dedicated Kentucky Pack Horse library service of the 1930s, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a story of raw courage, fierce strength, and one woman's belief that books can carry us anywhere―even back home.Additional Praise for The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek:"A unique story about Appalachia and the healing power of the written word."―Kirkus"A timeless and significant tale about poverty, intolerance and how books can bring hope and light to even the darkest pocket of history."―Karen Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of Liar Temptress Soldier Spy"Emotionally resonant and unforgettable, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a lush love letter to the redemptive power of books."―Joshilyn Jackson, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Almost Sisters

Have a demon problem? I'm your girl. I’m the best there is at what I do, and what I do isn’t pretty. If a demon crosses over to our side of the Veil, or if a werewolf goes feral and kills an innocent—they send me.It’s not all sunshine and rainbows, and the pay usually sucks. But I do what it takes to keep my belly full and a roof over my head. When the Council, the group of angel-born who’d shunned me all those years ago, offer me a job, I have no choice but to take it.Everything would have worked out fine if the Council hadn’t forced me to work the case with Jax—the devilishly handsome and mysterious angel-born warrior.I’m a bad-girl hunter for hire. He’s an angel-born golden boy. What could possibly go wrong?"Dark Hunt is a thrilling paranormal story, which will have you reading late into the night. I devoured it, and I couldn’t stop." —Boundless Book ReviewsDark Hunt is a sassy, fast-paced urban fantasy filled with demons, angels, vampires, werewolves, witches, fae, leprechauns, jinn, and shifters. If you enjoy urban fantasy books with a kick-ass heroine and plenty of action, suspense and humor, then you’ll love reading Dark Hunt. Grab your copy today!

An Oprah's Buzziest Books Pick for MayIndie Next PickLibraryReads Pick Southern Independent Book Alliance SIBA Spring OKRA PICK "...a hauntingly atmospheric love letter to the first mobile library in Kentucky and the fierce, brave packhorse librarians who wove their way from shack to shack dispensing literacy, hope, and ― just as importantly ― a compassionate human connection."―Sara Gruen, author of Water for ElephantsThe hardscrabble folks of Troublesome Creek have to scrap for everything―everything except books, that is. Thanks to Roosevelt's Kentucky Pack Horse Library Project, Troublesome's got its very own traveling librarian, Cussy Mary Carter.Cussy's not only a book woman, however, she's also the last of her kind, her skin a shade of blue unlike most anyone else. Not everyone is keen on Cussy's family or the Library Project, and a Blue is often blamed for any whiff of trouble. If Cussy wants to bring the joy of books to the hill folks, she's going to have to confront prejudice as old as the Appalachias and suspicion as deep as the holler.Inspired by the true blue-skinned people of Kentucky and the brave and dedicated Kentucky Pack Horse library service of the 1930s, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a story of raw courage, fierce strength, and one woman's belief that books can carry us anywhere―even back home.Additional Praise for The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek:"A unique story about Appalachia and the healing power of the written word."―Kirkus"A timeless and significant tale about poverty, intolerance and how books can bring hope and light to even the darkest pocket of history."―Karen Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of Liar Temptress Soldier Spy"Emotionally resonant and unforgettable, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a lush love letter to the redemptive power of books."―Joshilyn Jackson, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Almost Sisters

If you love Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Magnus Chase, try The Seventh Sense, the first installment in the the action-packed series by the award-winning author.Zoey St. John has always been a troubled kid. As an orphan, she's lived alone on the streets, surviving by her wits, always keeping one step ahead of the police… and the monsters. But when a mysterious group of people known as Agents show up, everything changes…Wrenched from everything she knows, she is whisked away to the Hive to be trained as an Operative for The Agency—a secret, elite group of supernatural peacekeepers.But when Zoey learns of an explosive secret, she must embark on her most dangerous mission yet, a quest that could change the fate of the world…"This book reminds me somewhat of Harry Potter. Can't wait to read the next book in the series!"--Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"This book was action packed right from the start." --Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"This is an awesome series to read. It keeps your attention and leaves you wondering what will happen next. MUSTREAD!!!!"--Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"I couldn't put it down. Mystics is amazing and I can't wait to read the next book."--Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"This book has fantasy and adventure. A rollicking good read for anyone looking for a well put together novel with a little of everything."--Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★Enter a fantastic journey filled with danger and action, lies and deadly truths that will have readers clinging to the edge of their seats.

Alexa has a very big problem. She’s dead.Worse, instead of meeting her maker, she’s pulled into the world of the Guardian Angel Legion—a secret band of angels dedicated to protect mortal souls from demons.But Alexa’s life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn when she’s sent back to the mortal world to investigate a series of murders and missing souls and is attacked by a demon. But are demons responsible for the killings? Or is it something else?To make matters even worse, an ancient, evil shadow grows over the world, and with it a force more terrible and destructive than the world has ever seen. Can Alexa find a way to stop it or will it doom the mortal world forever?A fiercely entertaining fantasy filled with adventure, intrigue, and romance, the rich world of The Soul Thief is perfect for fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Dark Artifices. Books in The Horizon ChroniclesThe Soul Thief (The Horizon Chronicles Book 1)The Helm of Darkness (The Horizon Chronicles Book 2) The City of Flame and Shadow (The Horizon Chronicles Book 3)The Lord of Darkness (The Horizon Chronicles Book 4)

***READERS’ FAVORITE AWARD WINNER*** Over 6,000 worldwide star reviews.Sixteen-year-old Kara Nightingale didn’t believe in angels and demons. But when she died, everything changed... As if the dying part wasn’t bad enough, she is chosen to work for the Guardian Angel Legion, a secret band of angels sworn to protect mortal souls from demons. While she struggles to understand the responsibilities of her new job, Kara realizes she is different from the other angels and discovers a mysterious inner power. Something dangerous... something dark...Determined to embrace her hidden talents, Kara undertakes a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil. Demons and monsters are real. And they’re coming for her... Don't miss this thrilling, action-packed urban fantasy adventure, perfect for Shadowhunters fans! “Love this series!!! It’s like the mortal instruments.”- Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“I love this series fantastic series a must read.”- Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“These are amazing books probably one of the best I have ever read.”- Emma. B, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“The series was an all in all great read!!!!!! A movie trilogy would be awesome!!! A few more books would be nice!!!!”- Russell Fitzgerald, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“I could hardly put them down. A mastery of writing to keep the focus on the storyline.”- Phillip E. Temple, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★BOOKS IN THE SOUL GUARDIANS SERIES:Marked, Book # 1Elemental, Book # 2Horizon, Book # 3Netherworld, Book # 4Seirs Book, # 5Mortal Book, # 6Reapers Book # 7Seals Book # 8

Are you ready for your next magical adventure? Okay, so I’m in trouble. Big trouble. I’m broke. Worse, my boyfriend of five years just dumped me. What do I do? I move in with my three eccentric aunts in their family home, Davenport House. Sounds exciting, only this massive farmhouse likes to eat men. If I were a regular human, I would have run out screaming like a banshee. As a witch—I do absolutely nothing. Hey, maybe they deserved it?I’m back in Hollow Cove, the flamboyant paranormal community, where nymphs, werewolves, trolls, shifters, witches, and other paranormals live comfortable lives—and away from prying human eyes. As I settle into my new life, I decide to accept my aunts’ proposal and join the family business—the business of protecting our town and killing anything that would want to harm it.But I’ve been away from the paranormal world for quite some time, and my magical abilities are a little bit rusty—heck, they’re practically invisible. Things soon spiral down the crapper when people in our community start dropping like flies. And when demons start showing up in Hollow Cove, it’s up to me, to take care of them. Permanently.This is going to be awesome. I just know it.Get ready for this heart-pounding and laugh out loud magical adventure!Shadow Witch is the first novel in The Witches of Hollow Cove series. If you like fast-paced urban fantasy adventure with a kick-butt heroine and plenty of action, suspense, and humor, you’ll love Shadow Witch.

In this resource-rich book, you'll find: All the planning and instructional tools you need to teach guided reading well, from pre-A to fluent, organized around Richardson's proven Assess-Decide-Guide framework. Prompts, discussion starters, teaching points, word lists, intervention suggestions, and more to support all students, including dual language learners and struggling readers. 29 comprehension modules that cover essential strategies—monitoring, retelling, inferring, summarizing, and many others. Plus an online resource bank with dozens of downloadable assessment and record-keeping forms, Richardson's all-new, stage-specific lesson plan templates. More than 40 short videos showing Jan modeling key parts of guided reading lessons for every stage.

Okay, so officially, I’ve resigned from the Dark Witch Court as one of the witches who clean up paranormal problems no one else wants to handle. Specifically, I deal with the demons that escape from the Veil—the invisible layer that protects our world from the Netherworld.But when I’m called in to investigate a series of human deaths at a local New York restaurant while between jobs, I’m in no position to turn down the cash. So, I unofficially take the gig. I quickly discover there’s a new player in town—one who’s been gone for hundreds of years and is now killing innocents with a magical virus.I hate to admit it, but even as badass as I am, I’m seriously out-magicked. If I can’t find the culprits behind the magical virus, more innocent people will die. It’s time for me to put on my big girl pants and show the Court just what kind of Dark witch I am—a very bad one.Hexes & Flames is a fast-paced urban fantasy adventure with a kick-butt heroine and plenty of action, suspense and humor. Grab your copy today.The Dark Files series:Spells & Ashes (The Dark Files Book 1)Charms & Demons (The Dark Files Book 2) Hexes & Flames (The Dark Files Book 3)Curses & Blood (The Dark Files Book 4)

If she can’t bond with a dragon she’ll be expelled for good… After three unsuccessful terms at Alveria’s Dragon Akademy, seventeen-year-old tamer trainee Mari has one last chance to bond with a dragon. If she fails, her dream of joining the Dragon Guard alongside the troubled Crown Prince, will be over for good. And that is not something she's willing to accept. Prince Kai has been stuck in his dragon form for two years, making any normal public life impossible. Unable to shift back into human form, he fears he will lose control of his magic as his draconian instincts grow more powerful every day. He's burnt through dozens of tamers, so when Mari appears at the palace he's intrigued by her determination, but certain it will be another flop. When a sudden sickness spreads through the land and new, shadow-born monsters terrorize Alveria, Mari and Kai might be the only people who can stop it. But Mari’s hiding a secret connection to the beasts, and it may already be too late... Can they form a bond and stop Alveria from falling into chaos?Queen of the Dragons Ava Richardson invites you to immerse yourself in a dragon-filled world with epic magic, fearless heroes and, at its heart, the deep bond between dragon and rider.