Books with author Marie Turner

Zachariah Thomson has spent the past year getting used to the idea that his best friend, Charlie, and the lovely Luna are now vampires, like him. As they learn to cope with the changes this brings, a mysterious creature appears. Likened to the Beast of the Apocalypse, it begins to dismantle the network of support around Zack, who discovers he is more than just an orphaned vampire – he is the subject of an ancient prophecy that relates to the End of Days. As friends and enemies, old and new, throw his world into chaos, he is forced to re-examine what it means to be good at a time when it seems that only the strong and ruthless can survive.

For Zack Thomson, living in the Nicholls Ward isn't so bad. After his parents died, he developed strange and severe allergies, and the mental institution was the only place where he could be properly looked after. As strange as it was, it was home. He could watch as much television as he wanted; his best friend Charlie visited him often enough; and Nurse Ophelia--the prettiest no-nonsense nurse ever--sometimes took him bowling. Of course, that didn't mean he had it easy. His allergies restricted his diet to strawberry smoothies, and being the only kid at the hospital could get lonely. But it never once crossed Zack's mind to leave...until the night someone crashed through the front doors and told him to run. Now he's on a race for answers--about his past, his parents, and his strange sickness--even as every step takes him closer to the darkest of truths.

How can a guy who can't find two matching socks be qualified to lead anyone?An ancient prophecy declared that Zack Thomson, orphaned son of a great vampire hunter, would come back from the dead and either lead humanity into the light-or destroy it. Now the End of Days for vampires is here, the old order is eroding, and from the ashes of that ruin a new world will arise. Will Zack become the great leader the new order so desperately needs? And which of his friends, allies and enemies will survive to learn the answer?

Zachariah Thomson has spent the past year getting used to the idea that his best friend, Charlie, and the lovely Luna are now vampires, like him. As they learn to cope with the changes this brings, a mysterious creature appears. Likened to the Beast of the Apocalypse, it begins to dismantle the network of support around Zack, who discovers he is more than just an orphaned vampire – he is the subject of an ancient prophecy that relates to the End of Days. As friends and enemies, old and new, throw his world into chaos, he is forced to re-examine what it means to be good at a time when it seems that only the strong and ruthless can survive.

In Volume Two of the children's mystery series, "The Adventures of Crab Missoulah," Daniel Thompson and his two best friends, Herman and Violet Budge, find themselves in real danger as they attempt to catch the dangerous criminal, Buster Shanks. They soon discover the escaped convict has been hiding out in the notoriously strange Boggy Creek, where more is lurking than just the escaped jewelry thief. With the help of Aunt Sarah's traveling journal and her strange entries from many years before, they soon discover there is more going on than they ever could have imagined. It is certain to be an adventure to remember, if only they can survive...Mystery, monsters, intrigue! Secret identities, unimaginable danger, evil villains, superheroes, even romance! What more could you want? (Especially if you're twelve!)"Mysteries? Solved. Monsters? Vanquished.Mischief? Managed. WHO IS THAT MAN!?” -Sylvia Sidewinder, The Bedford Times All part of an ordinary day in the life of Daniel Thompson, at least as his parents know him. Ordinary kid by day, Super Detective by night. Again and again Dan finds himself neck deep in the most amazing adventures with nothing but luck and his two best friends to get him out. No danger is too great, no mystery is too deep, and no monster is too terrible for this terrific trio. You’ll envy their friendships, laugh at their mishaps, and love their stories. And with any luck, they’ll survive until morning!

For Zack Thomson, living in the Nicholls Ward isn't so bad. After his parents died, he developed strange and severe allergies, and the mental institution was the only place where he could be properly looked after. As strange as it was, it was home. He could watch as much television as he wanted; his best friend Charlie visited him often enough; and Nurse Ophelia--the prettiest no-nonsense nurse ever--sometimes took him bowling. Of course, that didn't mean he had it easy. His allergies restricted his diet to strawberry smoothies, and being the only kid at the hospital could get lonely. But it never once crossed Zack's mind to leave...until the night someone crashed through the front doors and told him to run. Now he's on a race for answers--about his past, his parents, and his strange sickness--even as every step takes him closer to the darkest of truths.

From the Big Bang and the formation of the Solar System to plate tectonics and continental drift, explore the earth beneath your feet and see how our planet works, from a dazzling variety of perspectives. e.guides Earth rocks with spectacular volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, and tornadoes - but it also goes behind the scenes, to investigate the big ideas and hi-tech probings of today's earth scientists. This brand new reference series reflects and enhances how today's young researchers gather, assess, and present information. Part of DK and Google's exciting family reference partnership, e.guides look at core topics from many angles, including facts, 3-D models, data boxes, charts, and more.

A script writer heads to the first Moon colony to tape a pilot episode of Moon Mayhem and finds himself embroiled in a more dangerous plot than he wrote.It is the very near future and the Youth Culture of the Boomer generation has caught up with Weird Science, thanks to a strange, powerful, and tea-drinking woman pulling the strings back on Earth. Research has begun on the first Moon colony into mining helium 3 for a “greener” energy for Earth. What scientists nor the production crew doesn’t know is that there is parallel and secret research being done with longevity and that the guy cast as Santa might very well be the key. Moon Mayhem is an enhanced e-book experience, taking you to other media. Read newspaper accounts of what is happening on the Moon colony as well as back on Earth. Check out Krank’s Kolumn, a blog written by a throwback to the 1960s freedom fighter, a guy out to overthrow the new corporate model for government.Longevity treatment secret research, a holiday celebration with the first visitors to the Moon colony, the taping of the pilot episode for the long (long) running Crime & Punishment franchise, and you have the recipe for Moon Mayhem, all in an enhanced e-book experience.

For Zack Thomson, living in the Nicholls Ward isn’t so bad. After his parents died, he developed strange and severe allergies, and the mental institution was the only place where he could be properly looked after. As strange as it was, it was home. He could watch as much television as he wanted; his best friend Charlie visited him often enough; and Nurse Ophelia -- the prettiest no-nonsense nurse ever -- sometimes took him bowling. Of course, that didn’t mean he had it easy. His allergies restricted his diet to strawberry smoothies, and being the only kid at the hospital could get lonely. But it never once crossed Zack’s mind to leave…until the night someone crashed through the front doors and told him to run. Now he’s on a race for answers -- about his past, his parents, and his strange sickness -- even as every step takes him closer to the darkest of truths.