Books with author M.L. Brown

Andre blames himself for his mother’s death–and believes his father does too. After months of difficulty, Andre flees his family home to live with his aunt where he meets troubled-teen, Erin McEvoy. Erin’s mother disappeared a year ago, and she is certain that her abusive father is to blame. But when Andre starts to investigate, nothing is as it seems. Erin’s story doesn’t match up to the facts he’s uncovered, and Andre begins to understand that she is not the only one on the estate with secrets.In this coming of age novel, love and loyalty are tested and we find that there are monsters and heroes hiding in the unlikeliest of places.

Andre blames himself for his mother’s death–and believes his father does too. After months of difficulty, Andre flees his family home to live with his aunt where he meets troubled-teen, Erin McEvoy. Erin’s mother disappeared a year ago, and she is certain that her abusive father is to blame. But when Andre starts to investigate, nothing is as it seems. Erin’s story doesn’t match up to the facts he’s uncovered, and Andre begins to understand that she is not the only one on the estate with secrets.In this coming of age novel, love and loyalty are tested and we find that there are monsters and heroes hiding in the unlikeliest of places.

“Move over Harry Potter and Hunger Games! M.L. Brown is the literary love child of Suzanne Collins and J.K. Rowling. It’s YA adventure for an audience that is looking for something slightly more mature. Brown’s mix of wry humor and pensive storytelling about Lance Eliot’s epic journey makes this book a must-read.”- Jason Chatraw, co-author of Mystics, Mavericks & Miracle Workers“The way Lance told his own story was both humorous and thought-provoking, and I felt connected with the character and wanted to find out what happened to him. The pace of the novel was excellent, with enough action and suspense to keep me turning pages and enough introspection to make the action scenes meaningful.”- Amy Green, author of Quest for the Scorpion’s Jewel and Escape from Riddler’s Pass“True-to-life characters and somewhat sardonic wit, combined with Brown’s gift of imagination, make this page-turner a joy to read.”- Mark Sommer, Book Review Editor for HollywoodJesus.com“I enjoyed my journey into the past with Lance Eliot. Ironically, I was reading A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court at the same time; I enjoyed Brown’s tale as much as Twain’s.”- Bob Staples, English Department Chair for Bethel College“The Trials of Lance Eliot is an epic tale that drew me in to every character and situation. The descriptions are palpable and the personalities definite. It takes you on a journey you will never want to leave.”- Maia Manchester, Editor-in-Chief for Maadi Messenger* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *BOOK DESCRIPTIONLance Eliot is a struggling first-year student at Oxford College when a mage mistakenly summons him to the kingdom of Rovenia in the world of Gea. Instead of invoking the presence of the legendary knight Lancelot to save Rovenia, the mage, Maia, must employ the services of one under-equipped college freshman.When he is separated from Maia, Lance embarks on a journey to find her and return home. He soon learns that Maia is dead. With no hope to return home, Lance quixotically joins a Resistance struggling to save Rovenia from ruin and fights for their freedom all the while learning about kindness, self-sacrifice and the power of friendship.

In the early part of the 16th century Spain and Portugal vied for mastery of the seas and the virgin territories of the New World. Against the back-drop of this race for power, a young boy on a Portuguese sailing ship encounters a mysterious tribe of natives in the South Pacific during a secret expedition. When Micas accidentally stumbles upon a strange world-within-a world, he finds that all the beliefs he was raised with are called into question. As he races to save his ship-mates from catastrophe, Micas must balance his loyalties to The Old World with the demands of the New World. This coming of age tale provides a unique and bittersweet perspective on living between civilizations and finding one's own truth in the world. "The Witch of The Pacific" is suitable for an audience 14 years and over and mixes fantasy, adventure, history, and action.With a varied cast of characters, the story mixes adventure, history, magical realism, and mythology, 'The Witch of The Pacific" is set at a time when the peoples of Old Europe are coming to terms with the actualities of a New World. From Lisbon, to Mocambique, Goa, and on into the furthest reaches of Southern Oceania, Micas' journey sees him completely re-defined by story's end, through extraordinary experiences and changing beliefs. "The Witch of the Pacific" is first and foremost an historical adventure story, but the issues it deals with are relevant on many levels in today's fast-changing world.

When Lance Eliot, a timid college student, is swept off to another world, he finds himself in the middle of an unexpected and unforgettable adventure. Mistaking Lance Eliot for Lancelot, the legendary knight of Camelot, a mage summons him by magic to rescue her kingdom from destruction. Now stranded, Lance embarks on a dangerous journey to return home. Along the way, he makes friends, meets dragons, overcomes hardships, saves kingdoms and learns what it means to be a hero. Written with wry humor and touching pathos, Lance?s story is an epic tale of loyalty, sacrifice and courage.

When six young stallions are called to fulfill their destinies, they must find a way to work together in order to stop a madman from destroying horses everywhere. Becoming the legendary League of Stallions, Avalon, Snowdust, Waterstone, Ocelon, Falcon, and Shallon leave our world, and journey to a magical world populated almost exclusively by equine. On the way, they'll be put to the test, facing herds of wild, inhospitable horses, killer pumas and wolves, and a slew of intriguing allies--all to save the Magic Crystal that protects the equine world.