Books with author Mark Franklin

“A gripping story with an important message – a ‘must read’ for all Scottish football supporters.” Craig Brown“This book is as gripping as the game of football itself. Football is a very powerful influence on young people. The book will surely help in the battle to steer the next generation away from the path of prejudice. As an old Scottish International I can promise that every member of the Tartan Army will love the ending!” Alex McCleish – Manager, Glasgow Rangers FCOnce in every generation a great new star emerges into the world of football. Out of the slums of Sao Paulo came Pele. Out of the bullet-scarred streets of Belfast came Georgie Best. Out of the shanty towns of Buenos Aires came Maradona.When Scotland’s veteran captain, Tony Hobbes, suffers a crippling injury and receives a long ban for violent conduct he decides to take his son to Africa. He expects to find lions and elephants amidst the Dark Continent’s endless wild plains. Instead, far away in the East of Uganda under the shadow of the Mountains of the Moon, he finds a boy called Simon Matembo.He knows that the boy’s talent is so huge that he could become the greatest of them all. He knows that this boy can take Scotland back to the great days. But first he has to find a way to take him back, and to do this he must overcome many huge challenges from the tribe, the club, and even the forces of nature.“Football is about players and supporters uniting behind dreams of glory. This thrilling book catches the essence of this and uses the passion of the game to tackle issues that affect us all.” Ian McLeod – Chief Executive, Celtic FC

Ava is gifted,powerful, and--whether she likes it or not--part of a plot to take over theworld.It's only been a few months since Ava Michaels discoveredshe has ties to an ancient people living in the shadows of the human worlddespite their superior gifts and abilities. A select few don't like hiding,however, and think it's time to take control. Now Ava's caught up in a conspiracy in the works before shewas even born. In fact, her birth was an integral part of the plan. She's oneof the Twelve, the most powerful Race ever created, and they were created for apurpose.Ava, however, doesn't like being told what to do.All she wants is to start a new life with Caleb Foster, theProtector who once put his own life at risk to save hers. Before they can eventhink about that, however, they need to figure out exactly what the Twelve andtheir power-hungry leader are up to--and find a way to stop them.Along the way, they'll have to forge alliances with formerenemies, seek out powerful new friends, and infiltrate the heavily fortified enemystronghold in an attempt to get some answers. In the end, Ava must decide ifher destiny lies in her DNA or in her conscience. If she can turn her back onwhat she was born to do, and do what is right. If she will save the ones sheloves, or save the world.Or if her ties to the Twelve mean she has no choice at all.

Bear in the Pocket: Book 1by Mark Frankcom What happens when a princess comes across a pair of magical pants? Why, she gets five wishes, of course! But once she puts on those magical pants, there is no turning back! Join the princess and the bear in the pocket in this fabulous adventure! About the Author Mark Frankcom is a British author who has lived in California for eleven years. His wife is German and they have three children. Mark is very involved in nonprofits that support disabled or mentally challenged children. The proceeds from this book will go to those charities.

A mysterious chest.A terrifying vision.Are their newfound powers enough to take down an unspeakable evil?Chloe Blake’s campus rental has it all: a retro Victorian vibe, a beautiful picture window, and a perfect view of Ethan Reynolds—the guy who broke her heart and lives across the street. But when she sees disturbing visions of death slide across the panes, she’s convinced she’s glimpsed into Ethan’s future. She’ll stop at nothing to change fate and save him… even if it means everyone will think she’s crazy.Wren Galloway has lost track of all the crummy cities she’s lived in. Plagued by nightmares, Wren wakes in a cold sweat with the vision of a nearby Victorian house still in her mind… and a strong urge to seek out the powerful talisman calling to her from its attic.Drawn together by an ancient force, Chloe and Wren must work together to discover the house’s secrets and unlock their hidden powers to take down the shadowy specter that haunts their premonitions and leaves death in its wake.Super Humans is the first book in The New Super Humans, an edge-of-your-seat contemporary fantasy series. If you like original magic systems, startling suspense, and fast-paced action, then you’ll love TM Franklin’s riveting thrill ride.Buy Super Humans to unlock an imaginative fantasy adventure today!

For the first time, all three books of the action-packed MORE Trilogy in one combined volume! Ava Michaels used to think she was special. As a child, she fantasized about having magical powers . . . making things happen. But Ava grew up and eventually accepted the fact that her childish dreams were just that, and maybe a normal life wasn't so bad after all. Now a young college student, Ava meets Caleb Foster, a brilliant and mysterious man who's supposed to help her pass physics, but in reality has another mission in mind. What he shows Ava challenges her view of the world, shaking it to its very core. Because Caleb isn't quite what he seems. In fact, he's not entirely human, and he's not the only one. Together, the duo faces a threat from an ancient race bound to protect humans, but only after protecting their own secrets-secrets they fear Ava may expose. Fighting to survive, Ava soon learns she's not actually normal . . . she's not even just special. She's a little bit more. Grab all three books of this YA fantasy action-adventure for ONE bargain price!

Goal #1 – Get an A in Chemistry. Check.Goal #2 – Get accepted into MIT. Check.Goal #3 – Get Ainsley Bishop to Fall in Love with Me.17-year-old Oliver Holmes loves lists. He has a step-by-step procedure for everything. His classmates think he’s weird, and he’s okay with that because he’s got his eye on the prize: Ainsley Bishop.She’s smart. She’s gorgeous. She’s the girl of his dreams. But she’s unavailable and way out of his league.Her approaching birthday gives Oliver a prime opportunity to demonstrate everything he has to offer. But what do you get a girl who seems to have everything?If Oliver wants to win her heart, he’s going to need a perfect plan. But first, he must solve a mystery: What does Ainsley Bishop truly want?And does he have what it takes to give it to her?

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is the traditional name for the unfinished record of his own life written by Benjamin Franklin from 1771 to 1790; however, Franklin himself appears to have called the work his Memoirs. Although it had a tortuous publication history after Franklin's death, this work has become one of the most famous and influential examples of an autobiography ever written. Franklin's account of his life is divided into four parts, reflecting the different periods at which he wrote them. There are actual breaks in the narrative between the first three parts, but Part Three's narrative continues into Part Four without an authorial break (only an editorial one).

Paradise Island, Hawaii - the perfect place to witness a once-in-a-lifetime event: a total solar eclipse. Frank and Joe Hardy are there, along with a group of eminent scientists, watching with anticipation and excitement. But as the moon shrouds the sun, and darkness falls, an unseen danger creeps up. When the light returns, a leading astrologer is dead and the Hardy Boys find themselves at the centre of a brutal murder...

A true account of Navy Commander Franklin Clark and the covert mission that helped change the course of the Korean War. In late Aug. 1950, with N. Korea on the attack, Gen. MacArthur battled his own colleagues over his plan to invade Inchon. They knew too little about the dangerous tides, seawalls, and fortifications. It was suicide, they said. MacArthur convinced them, and then brought in Clark, because they were right: they did know too little. With two S. Korean officers, Clark landed on a harbor island and set to work, but the N. Koreans discovered him, and soon he was involved with firefights, night raids, and hand-to-hand combat. It all culminated on the night of the invasion -- when he and his men took over a lighthouse to guide the allied fleet. B&W photos.

As a consuming darkness threatens the world, The Order prepares for the fight of their lives…When Dylan Kennedy shows up on Chloe Blake’s doorstep with no memory of how he got there, he quickly learns the weirdness in his life is just beginning. Dylan opens the old wooden chest in Chloe’s attic and, with a flash of blinding light, he’s gifted with a strange and awesome power, and a duty to protect humanity as part of The Order.Chloe knows the darkness is coming. It feeds on pain, thrives on chaos, and it’s getting stronger every day. Her mystical visions show her a battle on the horizon, that the darkness will destroy everything if they can’t defeat it.The Order is ready to fight. But if Chloe’s visions are right, they might not all emerge from the battle unscathed.Or even alive.Super Natural is the third book in The New Super Humans, a contemporary fantasy series with a new kind of superhero. If you like incredible abilities, dark and scary villains, and super-powered fight scenes, then you’ll love T.M. Franklin’s edge-of-your-seat story.Buy Super Natural today, and see who wins the epic battle between good and evil!**Portions of this book were previously published in The Talisman Chronicles. It has been significantly re-written with substantial additional content.

What happens when a princess comes across a pair of magical pants? Why, she gets five wishes, of course! But once she puts on those magical pants, there is no turning back! Join the princess and the bear in the pocket in this fabulous adventure! About the Author Mark Frankcom is a British author who has lived in California for eleven years. His wife is German and they have three children. Mark is very involved in nonprofits that support disabled or mentally challenged children. The proceeds from this book will go to those charities.

The world is MORE than what she thought. Turns out, so is she.Ava Michaels used to think she was special. As a child, shefantasized about having magical powers . . . making things happen. But Ava grewup and eventually accepted the fact that her childish dreams were just that,and maybe a normal life wasn't so bad after all.Now a college student, Ava meets Caleb Foster, a brilliantand mysterious man who's supposed to help her pass Physics, but in reality hasanother mission in mind. What he shows Ava challenges her view of the world,shaking it to its very core. Because Caleb isn't quite what he seems. In fact,he's not entirely human, and he's not the only one.Together, the duo faces a threat from an ancient race boundto protect humans, but only after protecting their own secrets--secrets theyfear Ava may expose. Fighting to survive, Ava soon learns she's not actuallynormal . . . she's not even just special.She's a little bit more..