Books with author Michael Jay

Contagious magic: good luck trying to find a cure…Two minutes after the shocking end to A Wild Epidemic of Magic, this third book in the series finds Kelley and Jeroan stranded in Dubuque, Iowa, after losing their parents—and all the Sorcerers they met in the past two months—to the vengeful Druid.Apparently, the Druid did not enjoy his 200-year banishment.And as if that wasn’t bad enough, the twins must once again work together to find a way to regain all of their magic, before time—and magic—runs out for good.The fantastic third book in the Contagious Magic series, for all ages.

A land filled with rolling hills and countless forests, with mystery and adventure. This is the kingdom of Valeron, an age old land full of knights, dragons, wizards, witches, wolves and other creatures of fantasy. Young Edward is a knight apprentice training with the legendary knight Sir James. Edwards life changes as he encounters a dragon in the marketplace. Sir James arrives and he and Edward chase the dragon away. This is just the start of Edwards journey, filled with mysterious strangers, vicious pack of wolves and a dragon with an appetite for revenge. Along this journey Edward will discover what it truly means to be a knight for Valeron. At the end of this journey will the knights succeed or will they be dinner for wolves or a dragon. Knight Tales will keep you wondering what will happen next when the knights battle men, wolves, and a dragon with a surprise for everyone.

Ten years have passed since the vanishing prince and Helenia is a despondent kingdom. Many of Helenia’s young men and women have been conscripted to construct a mighty tower, seen by many as a monument a tyranny and persecution, casting a shadow across the revered Helenfield and the souls of Helenia’s citizens alike.The people of Helenia have long given up any hope on the return of the vanishing prince. Even Grace Smith begins to doubt that the vanishing prince will ever re-appear.However, in a twist of fate, Grace make an astonishing discovery, a discovery that could change Helenia forever. Together with three friends and her trusted dog, Grace embarks on a series of adventures to unravel the mystery of the 1000th dragon.

The king is coming to the end of his reign as ruler of Helenia. He has two sons, who were born simultaneous and under difficult circumstances, making it impossible to determine the first-born prince and the rightful successor to the throne of Helenia.The king makes his decision as to the next king but the chosen prince is not happy at the prospect of being king. With the help of his mother, the chosen prince persuades the king to hold a kingdom-wide election to determine which of the two princes will be the next king of Helenia. Neither of the princes wish to be king and both set out to ensure that they are not elected as king.One of the princes accepts a set of duties that take him far away from the kingdom, leaving the second prince is left to spread word of the election across the length and breadth of Helenia. Urged on by his mother to accept his destiny to be king, one of the princes eventually agrees to do his utmost to be elected. However the Fates play their hand and things do not go as planned.

Boy detective Brooks Berry is at it again in this third book in the series. This time he teams up with familiar partner Brad Klemz and newcomer Bryce Kopish to help solve an international jewelry and boat theft ring. Harrowing adventures await Brooks and company requiring quick thinking actions to avoid dangerous situations and solve the crime before the bandits leave the country.

The story centres on a fictional sixteen-year-old male as he attempts to deal with issues that include bullying and violence, smoking and drugs (nicotine, marijuana, LSD), alcohol abuse, friendships and peer pressure, school life, dating and sex, and relationships with parents.At various points throughout the story, the reader must help the main character make choices, which shape and influence the outcome of each chapter: Each different choice taking the reader on an alternative journey through the book with the aid of hyperlinks.The book aims to increase the self-esteem and emotional resilience of mid-to-late-teenagers by providing education, information, and opportunities to practice decision-making from a safe environment when dealing with the above risky issues; so if these choices come up in their real life, hopefully they’ll have some understanding of where their decisions could lead them.

In the 1930's, a young boy named Tobi solves mysteries in the Magicverse. In his run-down apartment, his fireplace acts a portal to the Magical Universe. While there, he can access any world imaginable. He visits lands of talking cats, Greek gods, and even demons. Joined by Mei, a young female martial artist, they set off to solve some of the most fun and dangerous mysteries known to man.Magic Detectives is a blend of mystery, fantasy, and action/adventure. It is a series where every episode will have new cases for the young detectives to solve.The series can be most easily described as Harry Potter meets Sherlock Holmes, but it definitely has its own unique flair. Come and join Tobi and Mei on their exciting adventures!

What do you say when your child asks you, “where do we come from?” Many Americans respond with the Biblical story of creation but this is not the case in other countries. Religion is an important part of our culture and history but more truth about our natural world is being revealed every day. This is the story of our universe and the journey that humanity is making through it. The discussion is presented in a manner that young people can understand and particular attention is given to the difference between "belief" and "knowledge". It touches briefly on speculation about the existence of the soul and how various cultures deal with that issue but the primary intent is to provide facts based upon what we actually 'know' about our universe. This is a straightforward discussion for parents and young people who value truth over belief and fact over mythology. If that describes you, then you are likely to embrace the information with relief and wonder why it took so long for someone to address this controversial topic so directly.A Country Cop Books publication.