Books with author P M Harris

THE FIGHT IS ON TO UNLEASH THE POWER OF AN ANCIENT TECHNOLOGY Josh Garcia may have succeeded in finding the Ix Codex, a lost book of the ancient Maya, but back home in Oxford, his life is still mired in mystery.There’s his father’s disappearance in Mexico – still unsolved. He can’t even tell his mother or his friends about his adventures and his discovery of the codex. Then a series of mysterious postcards arrive from Mexico, and seem to lead him back there. Now certain now that his father's death was no accident, Josh starts to wonder if he can really trust his closest allies. But when he finds out a shocking secret, the trail leads back to the Mayan ruins, and to a small town in old Mexico, where someone has been waiting a long time for Josh. It’s time to return to where his adventure began, and confront the truth about his own and his father’s past – a truth that will plunge his life into turmoil. The second book in the best-selling Joshua Files series by M.G. Harris, which has been translated into 17 languages. Praise for The Joshua Files: “One of the rare sequels that improve upon the original. Touches of science fiction and fantasy add flavor to the action and adventure, as do Borgesian allusions and a charming tale of two long-dead lovers.” Kirkus Reviews “It’s the Mexican and Mayan flavourings that give Harris’s adventure yarn that bit of extra bite as she weaves a satisfyingly twisty plot…” James Lovegrove, Financial Times "As thrilling as a rollercoaster ride, this fantastical world of spies, spirits, ancient prophecies and hidden cities tests Josh to his limits and he comes to understand the conflicting demands of friendship, family, loyalty and duty." The BookTrust "A fast-paced, first-person thriller. Her book’s Mexico setting is richly evoked, and its historical and conspiracy elements are convincingly delineated." Financial Times “A very well crafted saga . . . these files are well worth diving into.” The Bookbag themgharris.com

THE SECRET TO HIS FUTURE LIES TEN MINUTES IN THE PAST Now that he has the ancient device that once belonged to the Itzamna of Mayan legends, Josh Garcia thinks he has discovered the key to time travel. Should he use it to jump back in time and save his father? His betrothed, Ixchel knows what he intends to do. Should she stop him? Before they can decide, Ixchel is kidnapped by a rival secret society, a cabal who intend to make certain that a prophecy predicting the end of the world in 2012 comes true. It's up to Josh to save Ixchel, but no rescue ever goes as planned, and events take Josh from Brazil to Mexico and Switzerland as he tries to return history to the ‘zero moment’ – when it seemed that his life all began to go wrong. Time is running out in this exhilarating third part of the best-selling Joshua Files by M.G Harris, which has been translated into 17 languages. Praise for The Joshua Files: “Explosive and compelling, this is the third part of the bestselling Joshua Files sequence. Don’t feel it’s essential to read the first two titles to enjoy this 3rd heart-stopping adventure, as the author cleverly interweaves the story to date at the beginning of this one.” LoveReading4kids.co.uk “The first thing that hits you about Harris’ third instalment in this series is the electric pace. The front of the book may make it seem like another Alex Rider or Young Bond book but the Joshua Files are different, delving into the Mayan civilisation in great depth and touching on mysticism and time travel – an eclectic thematic mix that deserves to grab a wider audience.” WriteAway "As thrilling as a rollercoaster ride, this fantastical world of spies, spirits, ancient prophecies and hidden cities tests Josh to his limits and he comes to understand the conflicting demands of friendship, family, loyalty and duty." The BookTrust "A fast-paced, first-person thriller. Her book’s Mexico setting is richly evoked, and its historical and conspiracy elements are convincingly delineated." Financial Times “A very well crafted saga . . . these files are well worth diving into.” The Bookbag themgharris.com

The Door is the first book released in the Teachable Moments Series, an ongoing collection of (almost) free children's books by Texas author, P.E.Harris. A fun book of poetry, with subjects ranging from day-to-day life and activities, to slightly more complex issues that allow the parent, guardian or teacher flexibility to teach and guide as they go. All books in this series are $0.99 (lowest price per site requirements) to download electronically, and physical books are available at production costs only.

The Brave Captain is a story about a young girl that had a dream and pursued it, in spite of widely held beliefs regarding gender norms. She overcame obstacles, and with her parent's support, challenged herself to overcome fears and trepidation to reach her goals. At a young age, confidence building was not only recognized by Jayce herself, but by those charged with her development. Despite the inherent dangers and pitfalls of her dream, she had the foresight to realize that overcoming fears now would help her tremendously throughout the course of her life.

"As thrilling as a rollercoaster ride, this fantastical world of spies, spirits, ancient prophecies and hidden cities tests Josh to his limits..." The Booktrust, 2009 by "sci-fi author M.G. Harris, creator of the best-selling Joshua Files." Radio Times Magazine, 5th September 2013. Teenage Josh Garcia is propelled into an urgent race to find a lost book of the ancient Maya - the Ix Codex. Could the mysterious document, lost for centuries, contain the secret to surviving a prophecy of apocalyptic doom? Josh might be the only person alive who can find it - but there are forces out there who'll do anything to make the prophecy come true. Can Josh survive long enough to unravel the secret of the missing codex?Invisible City is the first in a five-part action-adventure series for readers who love sci-fi thrills firmly grounded in a contemporary setting. This debut novel launched an author who later went on to work with Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson to develop Gemini Force One. "Puppet-master Gerry Anderson conceived the story for Gemini Force One, but wasn't able to complete it due to the onset of Alzheimer's. The series of novels will now be written by sci-fi author MG Harris, creator of the best-selling Joshua Files." Radio Times Magazine, 5th September 2013.When his archaeologist father goes missing after an air crash in Mexico, UFO-obsessed Josh suspects alien abduction. He starts a blog to voice his fears and finds like-minded friends. But after he discovers his dad was murdered, Josh is caught up in a race to find the legendary Ix Codex - a lost book of the ancient Maya containing a prophecy about the end of the world.Praise for The Joshua Files - Invisible City:"A splendid adventure story of UFOs, ancient Mayan documents and a lost city. The hero is eminently likeable, there is a splendid only-you-can-save-the-World denouement and you'll come away with a degree of esoteric knowledge about ancient Central America as well." Louisa Young, 23 March 2008, Mail on Sunday"A fast-paced, first-person thriller. Her book's Mexico setting is richly evoked, and its historical and conspiracy elements are convincingly delineated." James Lovegrove, 2 Feb 2008, Financial Times"A gripping survival story begins...a boy's fantasy of pyramids, caves and tunnels. Josh's quest for a long-lost Mayan text giving the key to salvation is bound up with his personal destiny in an unexpected way. But he is also, like all 13-year-olds, uncertain of what the future will bring. Harris cleverly captures this pivotal period." Carole Mansur, 15 March 2008, The Telegraph"Indiana Jones would have stiff competition in young Joshua Garcia . . . This novel is well written, with the action unfolding at a fast and satisfying clip. This series is destined to be a hit...the many mysteries and unanswered questions will have the reader begging for the rest of the series. Highly Recommended." Library Media Connection, September 2010, starred review"An exciting adventure and coming-of-age story with plot twists and cliffhanger chapter endings that will keep you up all night to finish ." San Jose Mercury News, 2010"MG Harris proves she has a deft touch and a real skill for writing heart-stopping adventure in her code-cracking debut The Joshua Files: Invisible City. After finding a secret manuscript hidden in the back of a photograph frame, Josh is propelled into a high-speed chase across Mexico. Harris has paced this fast-moving adventure with expertise." Vanessa Curtis, 16 February 2008, The Glasgow Herald

A vicious murder. A fearsome suspect. A deadly conspiracy. They did not count on the Shadow Wolf.Ragnar Skyggesson, called Grimfang, is both an exile and one of the legendary Twiceborn. After the grave spit him out, he found himself alone and adrift, a man without honour or purpose. He plumbed the depths of his character in a city famed for depravity and greed until a good friend helped him find his way again. Now, that woman needs his help; there has been a murder, a slow and vicious affair, and all signs point to an Assassin. There is no one else willing to face such a deadly foe, no one else to champion the dead, none save Grimfang, who fears not the Nightblades.But in the city of Myrrhn nothing is ever as it seems. There are few innocents in a place where everything is for sale, and even fewer peaceful endings.Come ruin! Come glory! Come courage and red joy. THE WOLF-TIME IS NOW!

Writing 'The Wanderer' was the most fun I've had writing a children's book. Living in several different countries and visiting many more has helped mold a more universal perspective that I hope will be visible in the writing. Hopefully you will enjoy not only the new direction of the poems, but the new illustrations as well. Thanks again for your support!

To be wanted . . . In the backwoods of the Okefenokee swamp lies an unmapped and isolated island named by the superstitious peoples who first settled there. Now Heks Island is populated by a community of social outcasts , independent thinkers, and others with a reason for disdaining society in early 1900’s. Sixteen years ago a very young mother moved away leaving one newborn twin with Dr. Ben Bouvier, and Lena is left to wonder why her mother abandoned her. In her quest to overcome hex-induced blindness, Lena must develop her wiccan skills while she seeks to find her mother, for only magick, love and forgiveness will allow her to regain her sightA similarly orphaned bobcat acting as her advisor and seeing Guide, as well as newfound love and a mysterious traveling evangelist, combine for an adventure that results in so much more than Lena ever bargained for.