Books with author M. J. Knight

The Benjamin's Field Trilogy follows a family over the course of sixty years through war, peace, triumph, tragedy, heartbreak, and final happiness as they learn that the people and institutions meant to sustain society often fail - with tragic results.Book Three: Emancipation, opens as America is on the cusp of World War II. Jeremy Kyner, now a man, is barred from military service at a time when America is almost defenseless against marauding German submarines. Finally joining the newly formed Civil Air Patrol that represents the country's best hope to counter the Germans, Jeremy confronts a deadly enemy from an unexpected quarter and - with help from an astonishing source - is offered a chance of achieving final emancipation.Historically accurate and filled with adventure, Benjamin's Field: Emancipation,is a thrilling finale to the Benjamin's Field Trilogy.More a philosophical treatment of the human condition than a mere fictional story, the Benjamin's Field Trilogy is an interwoven tapestry of parables that explore various aspects of human existence, such as the role of family loyalty versus individual need, personal liberty and how it relates to society's demands, religious prejudice, racism, intolerance, the role of charity, and the overwhelming need for humans to forgive one another.

Imagine: It's late, you hear a sound. Sitting up in bed, you remember that your parents aren't home. Creeping down the hall, you come face-to-face with a nightmare. The monster that lives in the wallpaper has come for you at last. So, do you run or try and protect your sister?One night in 1970s Glasgow, young Arthur MacGregor is woken by the strangest intruders anyone could imagine. Trapped in the house with his sister, he misunderstands their good intentions as events take a shocking turn. Will the kids be safe, or is the real danger about to arrive home from the pub? Could the discovery Arthur, makes on that terrible night change his life for the better or set him on the path to becoming a monster himself?Many years later, Arthur MacGregor leads a rag-tag band of misfits on a mission to destroy the mysterious Order of Saint Nicholas. All that stands in his way is nine-year-old Oliver Winter and his enigmatic new friend Enzo. The battle to protect the ancient secrets of a saint and prevent a cruel twisting of technology will put many lives in jeopardy; risking a revelation that the world may not be ready to face.Discovered is a prequel to The Science of Santa Claus, the first book in the incredible saga of the Winter family, designed for older children who love all things sci-fi and anyone who seeks the truth behind a fairy tale!

A daring rescue has freed Eleira from The Crypts.But that rescue has come at a great cost, stripping Eleira of her humanity and opening up the battlelines between the world's most powerful covens.Now, as a creature of the night, Eleira has no choice but to return to The Haven. She must discover the truth of the dark prophecy surrounding her life and learn the extent of her new powers... all the while navigating the treacherous landscape of her heart.But as the Queen awaits Eleira's arrival, discord grows amongst the The Haven's vampires. The threat of war, of outside attack, has them questioning their monarch's ability to rule... and the necessity of The Succession.Eleira was supposed to be their savior. Her newfound strength instead makes her a threat. None are eager to welcome her back with open arms... and all will fight to bring her down if they think it will help them get ahead.

Forward written by retired astronaut Jay Apt, PhD, veteran of four space shuttle missions.'Benjamin's Field: Rescue' has been awarded a five-star review by the literary site 'Reader's Favorite' (readersfavorite.com). The year is 1918 and the world is mired in the 'Great War.' Benjamin Kyner, a poor farmer from rural Pennsylvania who is reeling from a father's worst nightmare, discovers his son's fiancé, Eleanor, has given birth to their disabled child and has been disowned by her parents. Amid the turmoil of war and a world ravaged by the worst epidemic since the Black Plague, Benjamin finds himself crippled by his own self-doubt as he struggles with the overwhelming implications of accepting Eleanor and his disabled grandchild. If he fails, he will lose his last remaining chance at happiness. Fighting for Eleanor are Father James Templeman, who, torn between his humanity and his Church, is struggling with a tragic secret, and Randy Bridgewater, a playboy-turned-fighter pilot, who is sinking into the depths of alcoholism as he fights his own demons of guilt. In the background is Hiram Bolt, Benjamin's gentle farmhand, descended from slaves, who strives to hold them all together in a world that has seen far too much pain and suffering.The Benjamin's Field trilogy follows a family over the course of sixty years through war, peace, triumph, tragedy, heartbreak, and final happiness from the viewpoint of its youngest member, Jeremy Kyner. More a philosophical treatment of the human condition than a mere fictional story, the Benjamin's Field trilogy is an interwoven tapestry of parables that explore various aspects of human existence, such as the role of family loyalty versus individual need, personal liberty and how it relates to society's demands, religious prejudice, racism, intolerance, the role of charity, and the overwhelming need for humans to forgive one another.Benjamin's Field: Rescue is listed on the "Best Sellers Chart" of the peer review site, YouWriteOn.com.

Eleira has inherited the crown. The wards are resurrected, and The Haven is secure.But peace is only temporary. Eleira's deal with the Forsaken Sisters means that all she's done comes at a price of unknown costs.North of The Haven, James leads his makeshift coven on an impossible mission to penetrate the world's most dangerous military complex, in a desperate attempt to find the vampire cure he promised Cierra...In The Crypts, Logan's power is growing. At any moment he might grow weary of waiting for Eleira's answer, and mount a full on assault at the still-vulnerable coven. Unbeknownst to him, Beth and Dagan make their journey to a coven of truly ancient vampires, hoping to solicit help in their rebellion against the King.

This epic new tale takes explorers of 10 and over far beyond The Science of Santa ClausAfter a crazy year for Oliver Winter, things don’t appear to be calming down any time soon…A year ago, my fantastic friend, Enzo, appeared at the window, and everything went bananas!But eventually, he brought some sense to my world, so now, when I’m older, I’m going to use physics to make things better, just like he does.I’m worried though, tonight, Enzo is hiding from something. And, if he’s afraid, WE ALL SHOULD BE!BEWARE THE VIRUS!BEWARE THE GINGERBREAD!C.O.O.P. is the 2nd instalment of the incredible saga of the Winter family, designed to inspire a thirst for learning and kindness, gift this book to your young reader and uncover more fantastic truths together.

The Benjamin's Field trilogy follows a family over the course of sixty years through war, peace, triumph, tragedy, heartbreak, and final happiness as they learn that the people and institutions meant to sustain society often fail - with tragic results.In Book Two, Ascent, Jeremy Kyner, now a teenager, becomes the focus of his teacher's animosity because of his infirmity. Jeremy's grandfather, Benjamin Kyner, his hired hand, a Catholic priest, a Jewish blacksmith, a courageous girl, a societal misfit, and an unwitting class bully form an unlikely, and at times volatile, partnership to rescue him from the smothering grip of prejudice. With their help, Jeremy literally takes to the sky, defeating his teacher's plans to institutionalize him and forcing her to reveal her own, dark, secret. Finally, Randy Bridgewater, the long-absent best friend of Jeremy's dead war-hero father, emerges from the past with a surprise twist that propells the reader toward the dramatic conclusion of the Benjamin's Field Trilogy.More a philosophical treatment of the human condition than a mere fictional story, the Benjamin's Field trilogy is an interwoven tapestry of parables that explore various aspects of human existence, such as the role of family loyalty versus individual need, personal liberty and how it relates to society's demands, religious prejudice, racism, intolerance, the role of charity, and the overwhelming need for humans to forgive one another.