Books with author Nicholas Santasier

Age level: nine and up. Grade level: four and up. Series: Arkeepers. Fiction (fantasy, science fiction, mystery, detective, adventure, humor, and magic). From the best-selling and award-winning children’s author W.J.Madsen comes the most anticipated series of 2012. Imaginative settings reminiscent of Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking-Glass and a fantastical plot sure to captivate an audience of any age! About the series: The mysteries of the universe are now in the spirited hands of young new Keepers! But what these Angelik children - Jake and Alexa Moustachio - do not know but are destined to find out is that they belong to the most cherished of all families. Their ancestors dated back as far as time can stretch. The Moustachios have been, and will always be, the Keepers of the Universe - Angelik Arkeepers to be exact, those special enough to be chosen to watch over all that is, was, and will be, and to protect all the secrets of the universe from the Deminion Darkeepers who would dare do it harm. It is those individuals who are evil enough to challenge what is pure, who will awaken the unsuspecting powers that lie within the mystical magnifying glass willed to the young sleuths by their beloved grandfather, Buck Moustachio. This magnifying glass, made of ancient Egyptian crystals, is able to transport the young detectives to worlds within hidden dimensions of the cosmos - worlds filled with smart-aleck talking animals, wickedly funny villains, and mysterious cases to solve. Two ark-magnifying glasses, two keys of life, one ancient box, and their grandpa’s journal are all that stand in the way of saving the universe from its impending doom. A scavenger hunt across the ages awaits the young Moustachios as they are chased through time by the maniacal Baron Von Snodgrass, who will stop at nothing to seek his revenge on the Moustachio family. Secrets are revealed, and lies are told on the other side of their grandfather’s magnifying glass. And only Jake Moustachio, his sister, Alexa, and their outrageous pets are the chosen ones to unravel all there is - to unravel! Episode One: Keepers An ancient castle; two food-fighting and knife-throwing culinary queens; a fidgety Timekeeper; one temperamental moose head; five renegade ghostly knights; the mystical magnifying glass; stolen time; the power-hungry baron; a volatile mounted pink elephant head; one gutsy boy; his oh-so-sassy sister; a date with destiny...and their pussycat!

From the best-selling and award-winning children's author W.J. Madsen comes the most anticipated series: The Arkeepers. With imaginative settings reminiscent of Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking Glass and a fantastical plot, it is sure to captivate an audience of any age! The mysteries of the universe are now in the spirited hands of new, young Keepers! But what these Angelik children - Jake and Alexa Moustachio - do not know, but are destined to find out, is that they belong to the most cherished of all families. Their ancestors dated back as far as time can stretch. The Moustachios have been, and will always be, the Keepers of the Universe...Angelik Arkeepers to be exact. The Keepers are special enough to be chosen to watch over all that is, was, and will be and to protect all the secrets of the universe from the Deminion Darkeepers who would dare do it harm. These individuals are evil enough to challenge what is pure and awaken the unsuspecting powers that lie within the mystical magnifying glass willed to the young sleuths by their beloved grandfather Buck Moustachio. This magnifying glass, made of ancient Egyptian crystals, is able to transport the young detectives to worlds within hidden dimensions of the cosmos - worlds filled with smart-aleck talking animals, wickedly funny villains, and mysterious cases to solve. Two ark-magnifying glasses, two keys of life, one ancient box, and their grandpa's journal are all that stand in the way of saving the universe from its impending doom. A scavenger hunt across the ages awaits the young Moustachios as they are chased through time by the maniacal Baron Von Snodgrass, who will stop at nothing to seek his revenge on the Moustachio family. Secrets are revealed and lies are told on the other side of their grandfather's magnifying glass. And only Jake Moustachio, his sister Alexa, and their outrageous pets are the chosen ones to unravel all that there is to unravel! In this book, the Arkeepers are on an adventure involving an ancient Egyptian secret; the Great Pyramids of the world; three half-witted, overly catnipped Sphynx kitties; the All Hallows Eve masquerade ball; a conniving mummy; disguised, demonic, and poisoning villains; one abducted fluttery canary; a busybody; an overly plump pet psychic; the missing key of life; three double-crossing leprechauns; one guardian pussycat; the oh-so-spirited siblings; nine lives to live...and their guinea pig!

What these Angelik children - Jake and Alexa Moustachio, do not know, is that they belong to the most cherished of all families...The Moustachios have been, and will always be, the Keepers of the Universe - Angelik Arkeepers to be exact, those special enough to be chosen to watch over all that is, was, and will be, and to protect all the secrets of the universe from the Deminion Darkeepers, who would dare do it harm. It is those individuals who are evil enough to challenge what is pure, who will awaken the unsuspecting powers that lie within the mystical magnifying glass willed to the young sleuths by their beloved grandfather. This magnifying glass, of ancient Egyptian crystals, is able to transport the young detectives to worlds within hidden dimensions of the cosmos. Two ark-magnifying glasses, two keys of life, one ancient box, and their grandpa's journal are all that stand in the way of saving the universe from its impending doom. Secrets are revealed, and lies are told on the other side of their grandfather's magnifying glass. And only Jake Moustachio, his sister Alexa, and their outrageous pets are the chosen ones to unravel all that there is - to unravel! Keepers An ancient castle; two food-fighting and knife-throwing culinary queens; A fidgety Timekeeper; one temperamental moose head; five renegade ghostly knights, the mystical magnifying glass; stolen time; the power hungry baron; a volatile mounted pink elephant head; one gutsy boy; his oh-so-sassy sister; a date with destiny...and their pussycat! Angeliks A wild western frontier; two bickering and jibber jabbing old goats; a blue ribbon and tiara wearing pig; one washed up beauty queen; kidnapped cows; an age-old family recipe; the lovesick weeping bull; treacherous archenemy ranchers; hunting for buried treasure; the sinister baron; one plucky girl; the oh-so-brave brother; her scatterbrained guinea pig; a twist of fate...and their pussycat! Darkeepers Deciphering a cryptic sandstone puzzle; the storm of the century; one double-talking ostrich head; a quacking one-eyed duck; cursed cantankerous baby pirates; three unscrupulous wise-guy sea monkeys; a stolen mystical conch shell; the devil's triangle; racing across the seven seas; one phony journal; the megalomaniac baron; the mystery-solving siblings; two oh-so-feisty felines; an unforeseen future...and their guinea pig! Guardians An ancient Egyptian secret; the great pyramids of the worlds; three half-witted and overly-catnipped sphynx kitties; the all hallows eve masquerade ball; a conniving mummy; disguised demonic andand poisoning villains; one abducted fluttery canary; a busybody & overly-plump pet psychic; the missing key of life; three double-crossing leprechauns; one guardian pussycat; the oh-so-spirited siblings; nine lives to live...and their guinea pig!

Sixteen-year-old Hamilton Dinger leads a charmed life. He's got the grades for the top of the class, the abilities of a star athlete and Tetris player, and the charisma to get away with anything. Everything seems to be going along perfectly, including his plans to ask out Gwen Kessler, as he enters into tenth grade at Apollo Central High School. Everything, that is, until a meteor crashes into the city, releasing the Seven Deadly Sinisters and their leader, Orpheus, from their celestial prison, and awakening Hamilton's longtime dormant supernatural abilities. Suddenly Hamilton finds himself reluctantly allied with his self-declared mentor, Elysian, a changeling dragon, and Starry Knight, a beautiful but dangerous warrior, as they seek to protect the souls of Apollo City from the Sinisters and their evil intentions. Can Hamilton overcome his ignorance and narrow-mindedness to see what is truly real? Can he give up his self-proclaimed entitlement to happiness in order to follow the call of a duty he doesn't want? More importantly, will he willingly sacrifice all he has to find out the truth?

As if Hamilton Dinger needs any more frustration at the moment. Not only has he accepted his duty as a Starlight defender, he's got swim meets to prepare for, his little brother to babysit, and an annoying new girl in his class. Plus he's got his 'mentor' dragon, Elysian, on his back every chance he gets, and his 'co-defender,' Starry Knight, urging him to quit the superhero business after every battle. As the Seven Deadly Sinisters and their leader, Orpheus, search for new ways to gather power, Ham finds both betrayal and friendship in unexpected places. Desperately searching for a way he can get stronger, he finds his own inner struggles costing him the most as he attempts to keep the rest of the city safe. Will Hamilton realize his potential in the power of trust? Will he be able make peace with Starry Knight, or will their quarrels be the downfall of them both?

There is nothing like a birthday to give Hamilton Dinger something to look forward to in his busy life. With his new job as a part-time intern at the Mayor's office, being a full-time high school student and Starlight Warrior has its challenges. And although he has the full support of his girlfriend, Gwen, and his best friend, Mikey, and even a tentative partnership with Starry Knight, his ally against the Seven Deadly Sinisters, he has definite cause for concern. The arrival of SWORD, the growing demonic activity in Apollo City, and the increasingly negative media attention has sparked ongoing unrest among the city and its inhabitants. But Hamilton has some additional help in Aletheia, a new supernatural ally, who has come to equip Hamilton for his calling to be a Starlight defender. With the help of the crew of the Meallán and its captain, St. Brendan the Navigator, and Aletheia's sister, the Star of Time, Elysian and Hamilton set off for the Celestial Kingdom to deepen his commitment through learning, new landscapes, and cosmic surfing. As evil forces continue in their quest for power and control, Hamilton finds uncertainty and distrust between his two worlds. Can he find the answers that will help him? Will he find the strength he needs to carry on? Will Wingdinger realize the importance of his choices, and, more importantly, will he make the right ones?

With the arrival of 11th grade, Hamilton Dinger has no shortage of activities to pursue. With his job at the mayor's office, schoolwork, and fighting off evil, he has no time to worry about Starry Knight's recent betrayal and his relentless fixation with her. Even though he does anyway. Pushing past his emotional turmoil, he works with Aleia and Elysian to uncover the truth about the Seven Deadly Sinisters and his supernatural origins. When disaster strikes once more, Hamilton and his friends realize the only way to prevent chaos from taking over Apollo City, and eventually the world, is to find the answers to the questions hidden deep inside his heart and mind.

Things have been peaceful for the past three months in Apollo City. And while this would normally make Hamilton Dinger happy, Raiya's sudden departure leaves him irritated and angry. Despite the decrease in crime and attacks, Hamilton knows it is only a matter of time before the remaining Sinisters and their mysterious new leader cause more trouble for him. When Alora comes under attack, Hamilton and his team, with help from his new friend, Mary, set off with St. Brendan the Navigator to restore the flow of time. But it is only after they work to save Time do they realize how little of it they have left.

It has been many years since that day, the day Hamilton Dinger wishes to forget, along with the ache in his heart. But his desire to let go of the past is usurped when the future comes barreling into his apartment in the form of two young Starlight defenders, Lucas and Lyra, calling for a new mission for the retired Wingdinger. More than reluctantly, Hamilton heads home to Apollo City as Dante Salyards, now a rogue agent from SWORD, seeks his help in dismantling a new administration of evil in Apollo City. After a shocking discovery, Hamilton is faced with the choice to renew his commitment and embrace the responsibilities, both pleasant and painful, the Prince of Stars had in store for him - but it could cost him more than his heart this time. With everything on the line, can Hamilton finally have the life he had always dreamed of? Find out in this stunning conclusion of The Starlight Chronicles.

The end is approaching for Hamilton Dinger and his friends. As the forces of darkness in Apollo City gain power, Hamilton finds himself on trial as the media, the law, and even his friends seem to have turned on him. The souls of the city, and the world, are on the line as the long-fought war against Alkuzor, Draco, and the Seven Deadly Sinisters comes to a crux with SWORD, Wingdinger, and the forces of Adonaias. With Elysian and Starry Knight by his side, Hamilton must face the harder truths and complicated answers found only in the challenges of life and the surprising power of love. But can his heart survive such an outpouring?

Revolution. Secrets. And someone is pulling the strings behind the scenes. In this thrilling opening to the Shadeworld series, K. G. Wilkie has created a work of striking power, imagination, and sorcery. PS: The Dragon Bites transports us to a world of court intrigue, wizardry, and dueling magical species in a crossover of our planet Earth and the mysterious Shadeworld, which is unlike any we have ever experienced before. Aeron is a troubled dragon prince. His brother is stirring up rebellion and trying to steal his throne, his MIA childhood friend has finally been found after a years-long search but doesn't remember him, and being a teenager in a human school just isn't all it's cracked up to be.

For the past several weeks since Draco's return, Hamilton Dinger has been worried. As he watches over Raiya and Apollo City, he can't help but feel like he has too much to worry about. When Aleia reaches out to him, Hamilton finds that he must be able to handle the truth, no matter how inconvenient and demanding it is. Can he find comfort in Adonaias' own struggle with anxiety and fear? The Starlight Chronicles series continues with this short story set between Audiobook 5 and Audiobook 6 of the series from C. S. Johnson.