Books with author R A Marshall

The second edition of the popular James Marshall’s Shipwrecks of Lake Superior is updated and redesigned to best present the engaging collection of maps, photos (historical and color) and accounts of the boats that once sailed the Greatest of Lakes. Will keep “wreckies” young and old turning pages. NEW THIS EDITION: The story of the last big wreck on Lake Superior - the Mesquite - and the latest theories on why the Edmund Fitzgerald went down.

With the unexpected death of the siren King, Princess Serena finds herself next in line for the Adrellan crystal throne. But with a new ruler, comes a new agenda. Betrothal to the Land King's son was not what Serena had envisioned for herself and now she must find a way to live without her vicious instincts. Serena faces love and death.Heartache and ruin. And when a scorned Marquess finds out that Serena had been betrothed to the prince, she stops at nothing to bring down the siren, even if it means taking her voice.

Some dreams should be stronger than our fearsFiona Easton is a contradiction - a ski instructor who's scared of heights, and a passionate woman who's afraid of intimacy.But a lost child, an approaching blizzard and a legendary Scot force her to face her fears, and re-examine her dreams. Dreams which are hanging by a cobweb-thin thread...Please note:British English spelling and grammarPG / PG-13 contentFear of Falling is the 2nd novella from the Secrets in the Snow series about a Scottish snowsports school. Whilst this is a stand-alone book, you might enjoy reading the series from the first episode, Winter Arrives, amzn.com/B00H2WE94C.

It amazed me that they would imagine I would never walk again. I knew what I was going to do. I was going to break in wild horses and yell 'Ho! Ho!' and wave my hat in the air, and I was going to write a book like The Coral Island. Every so often, there comes a story so brilliant and lively and moving that it cannot be left in the past. Rediscover the magic of our country's most memorable children's books in the Penguin Australia Children's Classics series of stories too precious to leave behind.

Corinne's dreams are coming true. But not in a good wayPlaying the virtual reality game Feyland wasn't supposed to turn out so - uh, real. But when things from the game start appearing in everyday life - like a unicorn, or Elphin, the strange creature who saved her life and became her friend - Scots teenager Corinne MacArthur has a problem. Of epic proportions.And then she learns the truth about Elphin.It's a truth that shatters her illusions about the world she knows and sends her racing back to Feyland on a life-or-death rescue mission. But Feyland is a game where trickery is an art form and magic is the currency. A game which can deceive the unwary and trap the naive. A game where legends come to life and shadowy figures haunt your dreams.And Corinne's dreams are coming true. But not in a good way. They're more like a waking nightmare, and it will take all her talent - and more - to escape the otherworldly creatures who've invaded her life. A life which is about to become even more complicated…:: Faerie Quest is the third book in the Celtic Fey series set in Anthea Sharp's Feyland universe (with her kind permission). Whilst this is a stand-alone book with a full story arc, you will get best enjoyment by reading the series from the first story, Unicorn Magic, amzn.com/B01LZSO1DH.This is a clean fantasy romance / urban fantasy which is set in Scotland (and the faerie realm) and uses British English spelling and grammar.

Legends aren't supposed to come to life...Cursed by an evil crone and trapped in the icy wastes of the faerie realm, all peace-loving Elphin wants is to return home. But the terms of his enchantment make him despair for his future - until Scots teenager Corinne MacArthur stumbles into his world. And into mortal danger.Aspiring show-jumper Corinne has been playing the virtual reality game Feyland to escape the sadness haunting her everyday life. But the game is more than just a game, and the legendary creatures she meets are more than just legends. Legends that can bargain for your talents - or take your life.To save Corinne from her untimely fate, Elphin needs to become a hero. Her champion. He needs to keep her safe from the otherworldly creatures who inhabit the realm. He needs to become more than just a legend...:: Labyrinth meets National Velvet, Kelpie Curse is the 2nd book in the Celtic Fey series set in Anthea Sharp's Feyland universe (with her kind permission). Whilst this is a stand-alone book with a full story arc, you might enjoy reading the series from the first story, Unicorn Magic, amzn.com/B01LZSO1DH.This is a clean urban fantasy suitable for Young Adults which is set in Scotland (and the faerie realm) and uses British English spelling and grammar.

Sandy is like the original Scrooge - he thinks Christmas is commercialised claptrap, and refuses to have any part of it. So it's like his own personal nightmare when Ski School manager Jude tries a new marketing ploy, 'Ski with Santa' and he has to play a part he abhors. Will his naughty and nice pupils help this reluctant Father Christmas to face his ghosts and discover the quintessence of the season? Please note:* British English spelling and grammar * PG / PG-13 content, including a couple of mild swear words * This is a short story of approximately 4,400 words or 12 pages (depending on your device and font size)"Skiing with Santa" is a Christmas short story from the 'White Cairns Ski School' series about a Scottish snowsports school. Chronologically, it sits between episodes 1 and 2. Whilst this is a stand-alone story, you might enjoy reading the series from the first episode, "Winter Arrives".

With the unexpected death of the siren King, Princess Serena finds herself next in line for the Adrellan crystal throne. But with a new ruler, comes a new agenda. Betrothal to the Land King's son was not what Serena had envisioned for herself and now she must find a way to live without her vicious instincts. Serena faces love and death.Heartache and ruin. And when a scorned Marquess finds out that Serena had been betrothed to the prince, she stops at nothing to bring down the siren, even if it means taking her voice.

- Finalist in the global Hugh Howey Booktrack competition -A new planet, a new colony--and a new enemyAs Science Officer for a fledgling Earth colony on an alien planet, Brent is the first port of call when they discover that something--or someone--on the planet is killing off colonists. One by one.Together with Medical Officer Kelley, Brent must use his analytical brain and his scientific training in the race to find a solution. But time is running out.As the killings increase in frequency, they face the stark realisation that their colony could become unviable, and that the unthinkable could become reality. Unless they can find a solution...:: The Final Solution was a finalist in the Hugh Howey / Booktrack fanfic short story competition, and is set in a new colony in the Half Way Home universe, with Hugh's kind permission.Parts 2 and 3 of the trilogy, The Final Countdown and The Final Destination are coming soon.Please note:British English spelling and grammar PG / PG-13 content

Kristin, Jon, and Jeremiah have made it home safely from the Mentalist world, but Layla's been left behind. Poisoned by the dangerous creatures in the forest, she's slipping in and out of consciousness when Lawrence discovers her alone in the woods. Back in Arkansas, the Shifters assume the worst for their missing pack member, but are unable to find Layla's body. Will they put two-and-two together in time to save Layla? And will Layla survive her ordeal with Lawrence's clan? In this exciting conclusion to the young adult fantasy and science fiction series, the Guardians of the Portal trilogy, meet new characters, visit new worlds, and learn more about the ongoing war between the Explorers and the Mentalists. If you haven't read the first two books (The Portal and the Panther and The Girl Between Worlds), read them for free by visiting http://ninja-writer.com.

A fairy gave her beauty, but can beauty save a kingdom? Princess Salara is heir to the throne, but she spends more time inspiring painters and poets with her beauty than learning to rule. Salara fights expectations every chance she gets. She steals books, teaches herself magic, and gathers information about the Shadow, a mysterious thief targeting the royal family.When fate gives her a chance to escape the palace, Salara doesn’t look back. On the run from her own soldiers in a world she doesn’t understand, the princess must learn fast to keep her freedom and save her friends. When pirates, bandits, and a mysterious curse threaten her kingdom, it will take more than beauty to save the day.Rook and Shadow is a young adult fantasy novel with humor, romance, and a strong female lead. If you like magic, adventure, and surprise twists, you will love this book.Buy Rook and Shadow today to read a magical adventure!

No way was that an accident...Born into fire and chaos on a strange new world millions of miles from Earth, herdsman Peter owes his life to the heroism of geologist Mica.But the precarious condition of their fledgeling civilisation causes tensions to rise in the rag-tag band of fifteen year-old colonists, and when Peter witnesses an opportunistic crime, he makes a powerful enemy.When they discover that hidden perils lurk below the surface of the seemingly-benign planet they're trying to tame, a near disaster forces Peter to decide whether there really is safety in numbers, or if he should strike out with Mica in search of their destiny--and the chance to be her hero in return.Please note:PG / PG-13 contentThis is a short story of approximately 5,500 words / 22 pagesFrom a prizewinner in the global Hugh Howey Booktrack competition, Nobody's Hero is based on the novel Half Way Home by Hugh Howey, telling the story of Mica and Peter, two minor characters in his book. It is published with Hugh's kind permission.