Books with author Patrick Logan

Where the rain falls and the wind howls, little Mucumber's stomach growls. But what can he do when there's nothing to chew, like apples or crackers or porridge or stew? But wait, a hot dog, albeit quite old . . . and wrinkled and lumpy and lonely and cold. We all know it's true, food is better when new. But if you were that hungry, what would you do? Originally published by HarperCollins in 2007, The Half-Eaten Hot Dog is the first book in the Mucumber McGee series.

In a dismal old schoolhouse down by the sea, there was a young boy named Mucumber McGee. Lunch had begun, and was nearly complete. Would there be any food for Mucumber to eat? Alas, not a hot dog, not even beef stew, only a plate full of brown, lumpy goo ... Originally published by HarperCollins in 2008, The Lunch Lady's Liver is the second book in the Mucumber McGee series.

Dog Is My Copilot tells the story of Pilots N Paws, a high-flying animal-rescue operation founded "accidentally" in 2008 when a private pilot offered to fly a mission of mercy to save an abused dog for a friend. Once on the ground, the pilot asked his friend if there was a big need to transport shelter animals from one part of the country to another. She responded, "You have no idea." Since that time, Pilots N Paws has grown to include thousands of pilots who have transported tens of thousands of "death-row dogs" (and a fair amount of cats and other animals), sometimes more than 1,000 miles away to new homes or no-kill shelters, where they have a much higher chance of adoption.The true heart of Dog Is My Copilot are the 24 real-life rescue stories collected from pilots and their animal-rescue counterparts on the ground. The short, captivating stories are accompanied by more than 100 charming, poignant, color photos--most taken by the pilots themselves--of their canine passengers in flight. Unexpected things can happen when dogs reach cruising altitude, and the stories in Dog Is My Copilot run the emotional range from hilarious to heart rending--but the endings are always happy. These dogs are the lucky ones, and most of the pilots will tell you that when they get on the plane, they know it. After all, waiting for them on the ground hundreds of miles away is a second chance at a happy life with a loving forever family.Dog Is My Copilot--it's Chicken Soup for the Soul meets Marley and Me . . . with just a dash of The Right Stuff. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the Pilots N Paws organization.

Jarrett Evans and Thayne Wolfe have been partnered in the ATF for nearly two years and their love and commitment to each other has grown over time. Now faced with one final challenge, the boys are headed to Arizona to help Thayne’s mom, stumbling headfirst into a brand new case. When a man is shot on Dot’s sister’s ranch, their informal investigation leads to the Native American reservation bordering the property. Juggling tricky tribal politics isn’t something Jarrett and Thayne are accustomed to but, as with most things in their lives, nothing is ever uncomplicated. When a surprise sighting shakes Thayne to his very foundation, they call out for help and their colleagues ride to the rescue along with a little help from the FBI. The mystery on the reservation only deepens when they start putting two and two together. Questionable cigarettes at the Ahtunowhiho Trading Post may be the least of their worries. From the mean streets of Los Angeles to the vast deserts of Arizona, Thayne and Jarrett once again brave the minefields of bad guys, bigshots, and a vicious betrayal that kicks them in the ass. But one thing is certain. Thru thunder and lightning, Jarrett and Thayne are never alone. They’ll fight for each other down to the last man standing, even if it costs them their very lives.

You may think that you know the story of Santa Claus and his elves. But only one person is willing to tell you what it is really like working for Santa. That person is actually and elf named Myrick. Myrick will tell the reader that working for Santa isn’t as great as it sounds.Myrick starts his tale by telling the reader what it is like making toys throughout the year, what suppertime is like, and what it is like hearing Christmas music every day. Myrick decides that he has had enough and is going to tell Santa that he wants a new job. Santa agrees and allows Myrick to try his job, and Myrick can’t believe it. Will it be everything he dreamed of? Read his tale to find out.

This book is historical fiction. The 'history' line of the narrative follows the challenges a group of Royalist French emigres faced as they escaped Paris and came to Philadelphia in 1793. They proceeded to travel up the Susquehanna River to establish a town in what was then wilderness, French Azylum. The 'fiction' element tells the coming-of-age story of one boy, Alain, who along with his mother manage an Inn at Azylum. Alain falls under the influence of a man of questionable character, Gaspard, who has secrets from France and uses deceit to influence Alain in a way that may change the course of European history. One central issue is why did Alain's father remain in France and not stay with his family as they made their way to Azylum? Along the way, Alain grows up, learns vital lessons about class status, falls in love and ultimately learns the truth about his father.

"There are few really good sci fi writers these days, and in my opinion, Mr. Locke could be the next one." Bob CoffeyJacob Young thought he knew exactly what he wanted in life, down to the last detail. He had finished his education, found the right girl, and was now just waiting on that ideal job that would launch him towards his perfectly-planned-out future. Instead, he awakes to find himself forced onto a different path—as a human conscript in an alien war—far from everything he knows and loves.Propelled into danger, he soon realizes that his only choice—and that of his new comrades—is to rise to the occasion, to endure unimaginable difficulties and help each other make it home. Unbeknownst to Jacob, not only is he in a struggle for his life, but one that will impact humanity.Back on Earth, when a mass disappearance of people across the globe calls for governmental investigations it is quietly dismissed as an unsolved and strange coincidence, like the flocks of birds that drop dead from the sky. With so little information, even the 24-hour news cycle soon abandons its coverage. The only ones that appear unable to move on are the loved ones that the missing left behind. Luckily for Jacob, his family refuses to give up on him.Jacob faces new worlds and epic battles, with only courage and hope to guide him.