Books with author Majanka Verstraete

Meet Marisol Holmes: High School Student, jaguar shifter, and great granddaughter of Sherlock Holmes. She’s solved countless supernatural cases, but her next one’s the hardest yet. Why?Marisol is about to lose her heart.Two days ago, terrible events shattered the very foundation of the Conclave. Now, Marisol Holmes swears she’ll stop at nothing to destroy the man she once loved: her arch nemesis, Mannix.But when a cryptic clue left by Mannix leads Marisol to a secret room that once belonged to her father, she realizes that hunting down Mannix won’t be that easy. If she wants to catch him, she’ll have to retrace the steps of her own past and discovers secrets that might have been best left buried.When the hunt for Mannix brings Marisol to London, she teams up again with Roan and Wyatt on a quest for the truth that leads her through the dark alleys of London, to shady shifter pubs, to libraries cloaked in magic, and eventually to an abandoned castle in Scotland that once belonged to her family.But Mannix is as sadistic as he’s smart. At every turn, Marisol and her friends face harsh truths and deadly puzzles, and risk their lives to uncover a past that should stay buried. With the stakes getting higher and Marisol’s attraction to Roan growing, can Marisol deny what she truly wants, even if it puts her new love on a collision course with her villainous ex?

A little vampire girl who's afraid of ghosts, and monsters, and the dark? Oh yeah. ~ Evolved Publishing brings you the second of the "Valentina's Spooky Adventures" picture book series by Majanka Verstraete. Featuring full color illustrations by artist Noelle Giffin, it's perfect for kids 4 to 9 years old. ~~~ It's not every day that a witch gets stuck in your chimney, dangling upside down. ~ When Valentina and her newfound friend Jerry play dress-up in the attic, the Whackadoodle Witch comes crashing down the chimney. She claims to be one of the most powerful witches of all time, but even she can't free herself without a spell book. ~ Just one problem: that spell book was snatched by Meanie Muggers, invisible thieves who steal valuable objects and hide them where you'd least expect. ~ If Valentina and Jerry want to help the witch, they'll have to search the house from top to bottom. Not an easy task in a house crawling with monsters in all shapes and sizes. ~~~ Be sure to check out the first book in this series, "Valentina and the Haunted Mansion." And watch for Book 3, "Valentina and the Masked Mummy," coming in the spring of 2014.

Evolved Publishing presents "House of Horrors," the second book in the "Weirdville" series by Majanka Verstraete. This lower grade spooky adventure is perfect for kids 6-10 years old. ~~~ When her parents allow her to go to the fair, Jacky is over the moon. The fair is most famous for its haunted mansion, the House of Horrors, and her friend Ben can't wait to try it out. Her best friend, Cass, is a little more reluctant, but then again, Cass has always been a chicken when it comes to getting scared. ~ Jacky and Cass are determined to act tough, so when Ben suggests they try out the House of Horrors, the girls tag along, even though the place gives them the chills. ~ As soon as the three of them enter the spooky monstrosity, the ride comes to a screeching halt, and the horror begins. ~ The lights fade, and a hooded figure appears and tells them they're stuck in a twisted game of cat and mouse. He will show them their worst fears, and if the kids manage to face down those fears, they'll have a chance of getting out of the House of Horrors alive. If they don't, well.... ~ Thirty minutes to go. Thirty minutes to face their nightmares... and the clock is ticking. ~~~ Be sure to check out the other books in the "Weirdville" series, including "The Doll Maker" and "Fright Train."

Derek’s little sister wants one of those creepy-looking dolls staring at him from the strange new doll shop in town, and what his sister wants, she gets. Just one problem: the doll maker seems linked to a bunch of mysterious disappearances, and the last thing Derek wants is his sister being next on the doll maker’s list.“...reminds me of the books I grew up with by RL Stine and Christopher Pike. If you loved those, these will be perfect.” ~ BookLoverWhen Derek tells his friends, Martin and Jamie, about the new shop with creepy human-like dolls, they want to see for themselves. That has “bad idea” written all over it, but he takes his friends there anyway.They meet the mysterious doll maker, who reminds Derek of Dr. Frankenstein, and who brainwashes Martin into buying one of those scary dolls. Derek and Jamie push and pull Martin out of the shop, but something isn’t right with their friend. He’s shivering all over, and he has no memory of what happened in the shop.Martin’s condition worsens every day, and Derek’s sister grows more and more obsessed with her new doll. Derek and Jamie have to find out what’s going on, and fast.“My daughters and I love the ‘Weirdville’ series! These books are great for kids who enjoy a little spooky reading but not something so scary they can’t sleep.” ~ A. LeBlancEVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the first book in the “Weirdville” series of spooky-fun adventures. These chapter books are perfect for young readers aged 7-11. [DRM-Free]Books by Majanka Verstraete:Weirdville - Book 1: The Doll MakerWeirdville - Book 2: House of HorrorsWeirdville - Book 3: Fright TrainWeirdville - Book 4: Drowning in FearWeirdville - Book 5: The Clumsy MagicianWeirdville - Book 6: Grave ErrorValentina and the Haunted Mansion (1)Valentina and the Whackadoodle Witch (2)Valentina and the Masked Mummy (3)More Great Kids’ Books from Evolved PublishingThe “Balderdash Saga” Series by J.W. ZulaufThe “Emlyn and the Gremlin” Series by Steff F. KneffThe “Sully P. Snooferpoot” Series by Aaron Shaw Ph.D.Thomas and the Tiger Turtle and Bella and the Blue Genie by Jonathan Gould

Evolved Publishing presents "Fright Train," the third book in the "Weirdville" series by Majanka Verstraete. This lower grade spooky adventure is perfect for kids 6-10 years old. ~~~ Charlie's parents drop him off at the train station so he can visit his grandma in Weirdville. It's a cold winter evening, so when his usual train is cancelled at the last second, Charlie wishes he'd stayed home. ~ An hour later, shivering from the cold, he climbs onboard the next train to Weirdville, even though he'd rather not. It looks like something straight out of the nineteenth century, as if it used a time machine to arrive at the station. ~ His shivering doesn't stop, for soon after Charlie boards, he realizes just how right he was to be wary of this strange train. Something is seriously wrong with all the people onboard. If only he could figure out what was going on. If only he could get off the train. ~~~ Be sure to check out the other books in the "Weirdville" series, including "The Doll Maker" and "House of Horrors."

Charlie boards a train on a cold winter evening, but his shivering doesn’t stop. Soon after he boards, Charlie realizes just how right he was to be wary of this strange train.“...reminds me of the books I grew up with by RL Stine and Christopher Pike. If you loved those, these will be perfect.” ~ BookLoverCharlie’s parents drop him off at the train station so he can visit his grandma in Weirdville. It’s a cold winter evening, so when his usual train is cancelled at the last second, Charlie wishes he’d stayed home.An hour later, shivering from the cold, he climbs onboard the next train to Weirdville, even though he’d rather not. It looks like something straight out of the nineteenth century, as if it used a time machine to arrive at the station.Something is seriously wrong with all the people onboard. If only he could figure out what was going on. If only he could get off the train.“My daughters and I love the ‘Weirdville’ series! These books are great for kids who enjoy a little spooky reading but not something so scary they can’t sleep.” ~ A. LeBlancEVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the third book in the “Weirdville” series of spooky-fun adventures. These chapter books are perfect for young readers aged 7-11. [DRM-Free]Books by Majanka Verstraete:Weirdville - Book 1: The Doll MakerWeirdville - Book 2: House of HorrorsWeirdville - Book 3: Fright TrainWeirdville - Book 4: Drowning in FearWeirdville - Book 5: The Clumsy MagicianWeirdville - Book 6: Grave ErrorValentina and the Haunted Mansion (1)Valentina and the Whackadoodle Witch (2)Valentina and the Masked Mummy (3)More Great Kids’ Books from Evolved PublishingThe “Balderdash Saga” Series by J.W. ZulaufThe “Emlyn and the Gremlin” Series by Steff F. KneffThe “Sully P. Snooferpoot” Series by Aaron Shaw Ph.D.Thomas and the Tiger Turtle and Bella and the Blue Genie by Jonathan Gould

The lights fade, and a hooded figure appears and tells Jacky and Cass they’re stuck in a twisted game of cat and mouse. He will show them their worst fears, and if the kids manage to face down those fears, they’ll have a chance of getting out of the House of Horrors alive. If they don’t, well…“...reminds me of the books I grew up with by RL Stine and Christopher Pike. If you loved those, these will be perfect.” ~ BookLoverWhen her parents allow her to go to the fair, Jacky is over the moon. The fair is most famous for its haunted mansion, the House of Horrors, and her friend Ben can’t wait to try it out. Her best friend, Cass, is a little more reluctant, but then again, Cass has always been a chicken when it comes to getting scared.Jacky and Cass are determined to act tough, so when Ben suggests they try out the House of Horrors, the girls tag along, even though the place gives them the chills.As soon as the three of them enter the spooky monstrosity, the ride comes to a screeching halt, and the horror begins. Thirty minutes to face their nightmares… and the clock is ticking.“My daughters and I love the ‘Weirdville’ series! These books are great for kids who enjoy a little spooky reading but not something so scary they can’t sleep.” ~ A. LeBlancEVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the second book in the “Weirdville” series of spooky-fun adventures. These chapter books are perfect for young readers aged 7-11. [DRM-Free]Books by Majanka Verstraete:Weirdville - Book 1: The Doll MakerWeirdville - Book 2: House of HorrorsWeirdville - Book 3: Fright TrainWeirdville - Book 4: Drowning in FearWeirdville - Book 5: The Clumsy MagicianWeirdville - Book 6: Grave ErrorValentina and the Haunted Mansion (1)Valentina and the Whackadoodle Witch (2)Valentina and the Masked Mummy (3)More Great Kids’ Books from Evolved PublishingThe “Balderdash Saga” Series by J.W. ZulaufThe “Emlyn and the Gremlin” Series by Steff F. KneffThe “Sully P. Snooferpoot” Series by Aaron Shaw Ph.D.Thomas and the Tiger Turtle and Bella and the Blue Genie by Jonathan Gould

Ryan wishes for nothing more than to be able to perform real magic. What he doesn’t know is the price he will have to pay to use such magic.“...reminds me of the books I grew up with by RL Stine and Christopher Pike. If you loved those, these will be perfect.” ~ BookLoverEver since he received a magic kit from his estranged father, Ryan wanted nothing more than to become a professional magician. But when he tries to perform a trick at school, and it fails, he becomes the laughing stock of the entire school–and starts to doubt himself.Matthew, a creepy loner who hangs out with the school bully, promises Ryan he can help him perform real magic, not just tricks. Ryan doesn’t believe him, at first, but then mysterious things start happening to convince him that magic is real after all.“My daughters and I love the ‘Weirdville’ series! These books are great for kids who enjoy a little spooky reading but not something so scary they can’t sleep.” ~ A. LeBlancEVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the fifth book in the “Weirdville” series of spooky-fun adventures. These chapter books are perfect for young readers aged 7-11. [DRM-Free]Books by Majanka Verstraete:Weirdville - Book 1: The Doll MakerWeirdville - Book 2: House of HorrorsWeirdville - Book 3: Fright TrainWeirdville - Book 4: Drowning in FearWeirdville - Book 5: The Clumsy MagicianWeirdville - Book 6: Grave ErrorValentina and the Haunted Mansion (1)Valentina and the Whackadoodle Witch (2)Valentina and the Masked Mummy (3)More Great Kids’ Books from Evolved PublishingThe “Balderdash Saga” Series by J.W. ZulaufThe “Emlyn and the Gremlin” Series by Steff F. KneffThe “Sully P. Snooferpoot” Series by Aaron Shaw Ph.D.Thomas and the Tiger Turtle and Bella and the Blue Genie by Jonathan Gould

Could Nolan’s lifelong fear of drowning be connected to the spooky cabin from his nightmares, and the lake surrounded by creepy, crawling mist?“...reminds me of the books I grew up with by RL Stine and Christopher Pike. If you loved those, these will be perfect.” ~ BookLoverIn an attempt to help Nolan get over his fears, his Dad signs him up for a summer camp near Lake Weird. Ever since Nolan heard the news, he’s been having nightmares about an abandoned cabin near a lake, and about him drowning in water thick as blood.He’s certain his nightmares are related to his fear of drowning, but when he arrives at summer camp, and finds out there’s a cabin near Lake Weird that matches the withered cabin from his nightmares, he realizes something more sinister is going on.“My daughters and I love the ‘Weirdville’ series! These books are great for kids who enjoy a little spooky reading but not something so scary they can’t sleep.” ~ A. LeBlancEVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the fourth book in the “Weirdville” series of spooky-fun adventures. These chapter books are perfect for young readers aged 7-11. [DRM-Free]Books by Majanka Verstraete:Weirdville - Book 1: The Doll MakerWeirdville - Book 2: House of HorrorsWeirdville - Book 3: Fright TrainWeirdville - Book 4: Drowning in FearWeirdville - Book 5: The Clumsy MagicianWeirdville - Book 6: Grave ErrorValentina and the Haunted Mansion (1)Valentina and the Whackadoodle Witch (2)Valentina and the Masked Mummy (3)More Great Kids' Books from Evolved PublishingThe “Balderdash Saga” Series by J.W. ZulaufThe “Emlyn and the Gremlin” Series by Steff F. KneffThe “Sully P. Snooferpoot” Series by Aaron Shaw Ph.D.Thomas and the Tiger Turtle and Bella and the Blue Genie by Jonathan Gould

Tess and her dog take a walk and discover a ghost… and a mystery. Now Tess must help her new friend by investigating and solving an old crime.“...reminds me of the books I grew up with by RL Stine and Christopher Pike. If you loved those, these will be perfect.” ~ BookLoverTess and her dog walk through the forest that stretches from their back yard, and run into a strange girl wearing old-fashioned clothes—and the girl is transparent in the sunlight. This strange girl has no memories of her life, her family, her identity—nothing.When they meander into a nearby graveyard, the girl starts to recall details of herself… and Tess starts to worry. She wants to help the girl, but at what price?“My daughters and I love the ‘Weirdville’ series! These books are great for kids who enjoy a little spooky reading but not something so scary they can’t sleep.” ~ A. LeBlancEVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the sixth book in the “Weirdville” series of spooky-fun adventures. These chapter books are perfect for young readers aged 7-11. [DRM-Free]Books by Majanka Verstraete:Weirdville - Book 1: The Doll MakerWeirdville - Book 2: House of HorrorsWeirdville - Book 3: Fright TrainWeirdville - Book 4: Drowning in FearWeirdville - Book 5: The Clumsy MagicianWeirdville - Book 6: Grave ErrorValentina and the Haunted Mansion (1)Valentina and the Whackadoodle Witch (2)Valentina and the Masked Mummy (3)More Great Kids’ Books from Evolved PublishingThe “Balderdash Saga” Series by J.W. ZulaufThe “Emlyn and the Gremlin” Series by Steff F. KneffThe “Sully P. Snooferpoot” Series by Aaron Shaw Ph.D.Thomas and the Tiger Turtle and Bella and the Blue Genie by Jonathan Gould

A little vampire girl who's afraid of ghosts, and monsters, and the dark? Oh yeah. Evolved Publishing brings you the first of the "Valentina's Spooky Adventures" picture book series by Majanka Verstraete. Featuring full color illustrations by artist Noelle Giffin, it's perfect for kids 4 to 9 years old. Valentina isn't thrilled with her parents' decision to move into an ancient, gigantic mansion in the middle of nowhere-filled with dark, unsettling rooms, and far away from civilization, where they don't have to worry about hiding who they are. Sure, it may be perfect for a vampire family like hers, but moving here meant leaving her best friends behind. The new house has some perks, though. Valentina gets to choose her own room, and when she explores the mansion on her own, she discovers a trophy room, a museum room, a music room, and much more. From the moment Valentina started exploring, however, she's felt someone watching her. Strange things start to happen all around her: footprints appear in the dust, a disembodied voice sneezes.... ...and just because Valentina is a vampire, doesn't mean she doesn't get scared like any other little girl. "Valentina and the Haunted Mansion" is just the first in this fun and exciting new series for kids. Watch for Book 2, "Valentina and the Whackadoodle Witch," coming September 23, 2013, and for Book 3, "Valentina and the Masked Mummy," coming December 2, 2013.

A little vampire girl who's afraid of ghosts, and monsters, and the dark? Oh yeah. Evolved Publishing brings you the third of the "Valentina's Spooky Adventures" series by Majanka Verstraete. Featuring full color illustrations by artist Noelle Giffin, it's perfect for kids 3 to 8 years old. [Children's Picture Book] ~~~ When noises shake Valentina's bedroom in the middle of the night, and her resident ghost, Jerry, hides under her bed, the little vampire girl tumbles into yet another adventure. ~ Eager to investigate the source of the uproar, she bumps into her brother Vlad in the hallway. He's as clueless as she is, but at least he's not as terrified of the noises as Jerry. ~ The trio follows the noise to the museum room, where they find an opened sarcophagus, and a mummy wearing a mask....