Books with author R. C. Hancock

I felt like I was underwater. The pressure building in my chest made the rest of the world seem far away and unimportant. . . . All I could do was stare at my fire, waiting for it to change shade.Bruno's never worried about his caste. he lives in the best neighborhood, attends the best school, and is free to choose from the best professions. Until today.When an accidental reaction changes the color of his fire, he finds himself facing a life of slums and prejudice he never knew existed. Now an outcast, Bruno has to decide just how far he's willing to go to get his future back.Discover another world where the color of your fire determines everything—your life, your choices, your destiny. Fast-paced and full of action, this thriller is bound to hood teens and adults from the very first page.

In Télesphore, the glowing color of a person’s palm determines their place in society, and shaking hands with another mixes the colors permanently. When sixteen-year-old Bruno accidentally kills a royal soldier, he goes from favored to fugitive. Now Bruno's only chance at survival is to become someone else. That means a haircut, a change of wardrobe, and most important, getting rid of his once cherished Blue. Five years ago, An Uncommon Blue hit the shelves and immediately became a Costco Best-Seller. This updated and extended anniversary edition contains new scenes, new characters, and many other changes that are sure to surprise fans and delight new readers.

Jake Forester is going to die in the Porsche. Jake’s parents have watched it happen three times. They’ve traveled back in time to save him but each attempt to reverse their son’s fate is a reminder that echoes can’t be broken. Australian foreign exchange student Shay Conrad is placed in the Forester’s home and quickly realizes that something isn’t right. Despite her suspicions, Shay thrives in the Arizona desert and embraces belonging to a family and the thrill of falling in love.But Shay learns the truth through a pair of mysterious glasses that allow her to experience the Forester’s time travels, firsthand. Through the lenses, Shay discovers a way to save Jake but she must decide if she’s willing to risk the future in order to change the past.

Jake Forester is going to die in the Porsche. His parents have watched it happen three times. They’ve traveled back in time to save him but each attempt to reverse their son’s fate is a reminder that echoes can’t be broken. Australian foreign exchange student Shay Conrad is placed in the Forester’s home and quickly realizes that something isn’t right. Despite her suspicions, Shay thrives in the Arizona desert and embraces belonging to a family and the thrill of falling in love.But Shay learns the truth through a pair of mysterious glasses that allow her to experience the Forester’s time travels, firsthand. Through the lenses, Shay discovers a way to save Jake but she must decide if she’s willing to risk the future in order to change the past.

16-yr-old Travis wants to get married. Alas, there aren't enough lasses to go around. Stupid genetic apocalypse.To satisfy his nuptial needs, Travis enters the Husband Trials. Within three years he must prove himself worthy of the object of his affection and then get busy repopulating the earth. Unfortunately 500 other lads have similar plans for Wendy.Despite rigid tournament rules, high-ranking "Alpha" suitors are enforcing some rules of their own. Those lads they see as threats are neutralized in "shaving accidents" or "random toilet viper attacks".If the Alphas discover Travis was Wendy's best friend growing up, they'll kill him. But if she never learns Travis is there, he's just another faceless contestant. With no athletic ability. Or experience in hand to hand combat.His only chance is to make it into the top twenty, earn a private dinner with Wendy, and warn her not to give away their history. No big deal. He'll only have to beat 480 genetically improved sixteen-year-olds in dozens of deadly challenges. While hiding from the girl he loves.Experienced from the perspective of a modern teen with girl trouble of a different kind, GROOMED is an epic sci-fi romance for girls who hate sci-fi (and guys who hate romance). This story contains mature themes and is recommended for kids 13 and older.

In Télesphore, the glowing color of a person’s palm determines their place in society, and shaking hands with another mixes the colors permanently. When sixteen-year-old Bruno accidentally kills a royal soldier, he goes from favored to fugitive. Now Bruno's only chance at survival is to become someone else. That means a haircut, a change of wardrobe, and most important, getting rid of his once cherished Blue. Five years ago, An Uncommon Blue hit the shelves and immediately became a Costco Best-Seller. This updated and extended anniversary edition contains new scenes, new characters, and many other changes that are sure to surprise fans and delight new readers.

A 3rd grade teacher brainwashes her class. The Queen of England holds superhero auditions. A doctor tries to convince new parents their daughter is not an iguana. These aren't even the weirdest things you'll find in this collection of irreverent comedy sketches by former Brand X Comedy writer, RC (Herbie) Hancock. Although free of profanity, graphic violence and overt sexual content, these twenty-two short scenes will offend most people over fifty. All sketches in this book may be photocopied and performed without paying royalties or requesting permission. All but one of these sketches (Super Zeroes) has been performed in front of live audiences on the campus of Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.

A 3rd grade teacher brainwashes her class. The Queen of England holds superhero auditions. A doctor tries to convince new parents their daughter is not an iguana. These aren't even the weirdest things you'll find in this collection of irreverent comedy sketches by former Brand X Comedy writer, RC (Herbie) Hancock. Although free of profanity, graphic violence and overt sexual content, these twenty-two short scenes will offend most people over fifty. All sketches in this book may be photocopied and performed without paying royalties or requesting permission. All but one of these sketches (Super Zeroes) has been performed in front of live audiences on the campus of Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.

16-yr-old Travis wants to get married. Alas, there aren't enough lasses to go around. Stupid genetic apocalypse. To satisfy his nuptial needs, Travis enters the Husband Trials. Within three years he must prove himself worthy of the object of his affection and then get busy repopulating the earth. Unfortunately 500 other lads have similar plans for Wendy. Despite rigid tournament rules, high-ranking "Alpha" suitors are enforcing some rules of their own. Those lads they see as threats are neutralized in "shaving accidents" or "random toilet viper attacks".If the Alphas discover Travis was Wendy's best friend growing up, they'll kill him. But if she never learns Travis is there, he's just another faceless contestant. With no athletic ability. Or experience in hand to hand combat.His only chance is to make it into the top twenty, earn a private dinner with Wendy, and warn her not to give away their history. No big deal. He'll only have to beat 480 genetically improved sixteen-year-olds in dozens of deadly challenges. While hiding from the girl he loves.Experienced from the perspective of a modern teen with girl trouble of a different kind, GROOMED is an epic sci-fi romance for girls who hate sci-fi (and guys who hate romance). This story contains mature themes and is recommended for kids 13 and older.