Books with author R. Carlson

Aldric and his arch-enemy Thram have less than a month to discover if other unicorns exist before the unicorn war wish is needed to protect their country from the magician Alyse and the Spikonians. They travel further than any of their countrymen, to mythical City Brandt, where they hear of a dragon who might have the answers they seek. But knowledge of the dragon’s last location comes at a price: find the lost Brandt princess, or even news of her or forfeit their lives.Aldric, Thram, and the unicorn Neighbor find the dragon, but can they get the information they need from her—both about other unicorns and the missing princess?A unicorn, a dragon, and magicians, just as they’re found in J. R. R. Tolkien’s masterpieces, The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, or C. S. Lewis’ Narnia tales.

Nick and Lisette O'Connor need a change. They leave New York City for a semester as artists-in-residence at a college upstate, where they take on the roles of Claudius and Ophelia, professional leads in a campus production of HAMLET. Threats and accidents begin to follow Lisette, and Nick worries it might be more than just petty jealousy. Maggie Ryan, a student running lights for the show, helps investigate a mystery steeped in the turmoil of 1967 America.

This book is designed to be interesting and enjoyable to readers of all ages. It is stocked full of military history, trivia, illustrations, and statistics about our troops, our veterans, and all of the United States Military Services. It is not the intention of this book to focus on weapons or glorify war. You will find no pictures of exploding IEDs, soldiers firing at the enemy, or troops actively engaged in combat. Those are not the only things that our armed forces do, and kids see enough of those aspects of military life from other forms of media.ALL OF THE WARRIORS THAT VALIANTLY ENGAGE IN COMBAT ARE HIGHLY TRAINED IN MANY OTHER SKILLS, AND THEY RELY ON THE SUPPORT AND TEAMWORK OF A LARGER FORCE OF WELL-TRAINED SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN, AND MARINES THAT COURAGEOUSLY WALK IN HARM'S WAY IN ORDER TO DO THEIR JOBS. The purpose of this book is to honor the unsung heroes, the brave men and women that make so many sacrifices to protect our country and our freedom. This book focuses on all of the different kinds of awesome jobs that service members do, the rich history and traditions of our military, and the core values that our Armed Forces believe in, like Honor, Duty, Teamwork, and Never Giving Up.This book is designed to grow with your child and their reading ability. It includes preschool picture book qualities along with informational pages at an elementary reading level. The back portion of the book includes a glossary for more advanced readers, Chocked full of history, trivia, stats, and useful information about all of our armed services, along with an activity page and an internet resource page for veterans and military families.This Book is Dedicated to the Memory of all the brave men and women of our Armed Forces that have made the Ultimate Sacrifice defending our Constitution, and protecting our Freedom, Country, and Way of life ... You are Not Forgotten.*** PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE LOAN SURVIVOR FOUNDATION ***$1.00 from the sale of this book is donated directly to the Lone Survivor Foundation.The Lone Survivor Foundation is a Federal 501(c)3 Non-Profit ~ Founded in 2010 by Navy SEAL (Ret.) Marcus Luttrell. Mission: To restore, empower, and renew hope for our wounded service members and their families through health, wellness, and therapeutic support.

Aldric is content working in his family’s apple orchard—or as content as a fourteen-year-old-boy can be doing chores and dreaming up new magic—when he digs up an antique ring and releases a rude spell-bound unicorn. She claims she belongs to the king, but after her long imprisonment, she can’t tell Aldric which king that might be. Aldric promises to take her to the capital, and suddenly a simple three-day trip becomes an adventure.War is building on his country’s borders, and even with the help of Aldric’s new friend Iggy, and Gwen, the general’s daughter, it’s going to take all the military sword training, courage, and magic Aldric has to find the unicorn’s rightful king. Promises will be made, the bonds of family and friendship will be tested, with a war which changes everything.Can an apple farmer and one rude war unicorn save the country from the approaching enemy?A unicorn, a dragon, and magicians, just as they’re found in J. R. R. Tolkien’s masterpieces, The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, or C. S. Lewis’ Narnia tales.

15-year-old Ricky discovers from his companion, Thram, the Spikonians are invading their homeland. Transforming with the war unicorn, Neighbor, into one warrior-unicorn-man, they complete the two-week journey to the capital in just two days, only to discover it in ruins. Searching the rubble of his family’s home, Ricky reads part of a magic spell. As he speaks, the boy standing nearby sprouts a wing and collapses. Furious with Aldric’s irresponsible use of magic, Neighbor leaves him.Separated from the unicorn for the first time in over a year, Unicorn Keeper Ricky, refocuses and determines to set his family free, as well as all the captured citizens. However, Ricky’s plans change to urgency when he discovers the witch-magician Alyse seeks to kill his mother. He is only able to rescue a few family members, including his Spikonian brother-in-law, Drake. The clash between Ricky and Drake becomes more than about race, providing for emotionally packed dialogue with actions of love and hate, of family and singleness, of aloneness and belonging. The war unicorn rejoins them to add her counsel. Ricky and Neighbor mend their fragile relationship as they journey through wilderness encounters with nature and mythical creatures.In the meantime, castle-raised Lord Thram was given the responsibility of returning and protecting the dragon-raised Princess Celeste, missing for fourteen years. The feral princess is anything but civilized. But when the king’s consort, Lady Katrina, denies Thram palace entrance, he slips into his old habit of sneaking in the shadows where he discovers plots and deceptions.Can Ricky and Thram complete their goals to once more unite in fighting evil?

How can a 15-year-old magician expect to rescue his family and king when no one else is willing to? Aldric and the war unicorn Neighbor must find and rejoin the remnant of the Farhner army, but to reach them, they need to travel through enemy territory with their only companions a band of thieves.The Farhner general is more interested in self-preservation than in saving the king and other Farhnerians. He commands Rick to work on the Bottoms' wall where the other outcasts live. Aldric is not the only one frustrated with the general’s inaction to rescue. Desertion is out of the question, yet so is doing nothing to save their king and country.Are thieves and a handful of magicians enough to hide and heal a healing unicorn? And what about the ghosts King Segan told Rick to bring? Worst yet, Rick must confront his nemesis, the witch Alyse. Is there any hope for Farhner?

THE PERFECT WEAPON HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN, AND IT CANNOT BE CONTROLLED. Jarrod Hawkins is not a man to be trifled with. His career in professional security has made him the perfect candidate for Project Nerium, an experimental program meant to create an unstoppable soldier. There’s only one thing standing in the way: Jarrod's will to live. After witnessing the darkest side of humanity on a protective detail overseas, Jarrod returns home and seeks a new life. He vows to leave his violent past behind and focus on what is really important—his wife and son. Tragedy strikes, and Jarrod slips into a vacuum of depression and PTSD. He is ushered into Hillcrest Trauma and Rehabilitation center, a special facility for patients with a top-level security clearance. While in treatment, he draws the attention of Dr. Wagner, the man in charge of Project Nerium. Jarrod is ushered into an underground facility where the world’s greatest minds use his body for biotechnological research. They use genetic engineering, nanomachinery, brainwashing, and next-generation armor to turn him into the most fearsome weapon the world has ever known. As they push the limits of human performance and lethality, they quickly learn their creation cannot be contained. Or controlled. **************** From the author: I absolutely love books by Michael Crichton, Robert Ludlum, Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, Douglas E. Richards, David Baldacci, A.G. Riddle, and Lee Child. If these are some of your favorite authors, I bet you'll love this story. Note: Forging the Nightmare is book one of the upcoming Jarrod Hawkins Technothriller series

Have you ever felt the pressure to fit in? Back in her day, Grandma did too. She bought her clothes from The Hap and tried to be just like Mallory Emma McBane. Until Mallory started acting like Laura LaVan. Young readers will love Cami Carlson's fun, rhyming story that shows the silliness that comes from trying to be just like others. You too can learn to accept the truth when someone says, "Hey! You're Great!"

Winner of Self-Publishing Review's Grand Prize and First Prize in Fiction 2015 Awards B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree for Excellence in Indie Publishing Ashley R. Carlson's award-winning fantasy debut will satisfy the appetites of those who enjoyed the romance of Stephenie Meyer's TWILIGHT, the stirrings of rebellion in Suzanne Collins' THE HUNGER GAMES, and the steampunk universe of Philip Pullman's THE GOLDEN COMPASS. I can't shake this feeling that I've been lied to, nor that I'm partly to blame. I've spent my life following orders, never questioning Legalia's decisions for me, for the world. I had food, shelter, better living conditions than most-why rock the boat? Because you can choose between doing what is comfortable, or doing what is right, answers the small voice within me. I was afraid of that. An arranged marriage. A corrupt government called Legalia. A forbidden spiritual realm. Duchess Ambrose Killaher was just seventeen years old when exiled to Shinery-a city of snow and darkness-to marry a man who despised her, finding her only solace in an invisible companion named Roan. Now as the poor starve in the streets below and rebellious acts become a frequent occurrence, Shinery holds its yearly celebration to commemorate Legalia’s rule. But when Ambrose stumbles into a hidden courtroom and witnesses a violent murder, she is thrust into a secret world of the supernatural-one that could endanger everyone she's grown to care for. With the help of a handsome stranger, Ambrose learns of the past Legalia has covered up, and that she alone possesses the power to stop their unspeakable plans for the future. Praise for The Charismatics “Somehow this book seems to have slipped through the net, and we felt that it deserves a chance to be seen, as it reads like a truly commercial work with original and enchanting touches while remaining an adult book – the main character is married instead of being a teen with her parents, and this is what brings an unusual palette worth reading. An accessible and gripping story.” -Self-Publishing Review's First Prize in Fiction Award 2015 “The grand prize goes to Ashley because of her beautiful presentation and intricate story writing, using a popular Steampunk theme that is somewhere between The Golden Compass and The Hunger Games.” -Self-Publishing Review's Grand Prize Award 2015 "'The Charismatics' is a top-notch read and I recommend it highly. I would also suggest putting Ms. Carlson on your watch list - a talent like this is hard to ignore. I think we'll be seeing a lot of her in the years to come." -reader's review