Books with author Ray Marshall

** Get this book and the second one in the trilogy for free at: http://ninja-writer.com/freebooks (copy & paste into your browser) **Shapeshifters. Parallel universes. A desperate fight for survival...Jon Parker never wanted to save the world; he just wants to graduate high school and escape his sleepy Arkansas hometown. But everything changes on the day Jon stumbles into the boys’ bathroom and transforms into a panther. As if that wasn’t enough, Jon discovers he’s one of an elite few tasked with protecting our world against invaders from other dimensions.Destiny’s knocking on Jon’s door. But will he open it, or simply walk away?The Portal and the Panther is the first in a trilogy of young adult science fiction / fantasy novels. Filled with action-packed fight scenes, three-dimensional characters, and a touch of romance, The Portal and the Panther will suck you in from page one and won't let go until the last page.Step inside Jon Parker’s new world. Download The Portal and the Panther today! (It's free, so what do you have to lose?)About Guardians of the Portal, a YA Fantasy SeriesPsychics. Shifters. Genetic engineering. Aliens. Superpowers. Parallel universes. This young adult sci-fi / fantasy series has it all.The Portal & the Panther is the first book in the young adult contemporary fantasy series, the Guardians of the Portal. This book and its sequel, The Girl Between Worlds, are available for free here: http://ninja-writer.com/freebooks The third book, The Rook & the King completes the trilogy. Each book follows the story through the eyes of one of the three main teen characters -- Portal is narrated by Jon Parker, a high school jock with family issues and a chip on his shoulder; Girl is narrated by Jon's childhood best friend Kristin Krull, a cheerleader who's struggling with her own issues (and feelings for Jon); Rook's narration alternates between Jon and Layla Sampson, the "good girl" of the bunch. The series takes readers to parallel universes, introduces despicable villains with X-Men-like superpowers, and shows that superheroes can sometimes be found where you least expect them.What Readers Are Saying"I don't often read shapeshifter/fantasy adventure books, but The Portal and the Panther won me over with its incredible heart. This book isn't just about magical realism and exciting fight scenes - though it certainly has those elements too!... Real world problems one page, shapeshifting ones the next, all sprinkled with great humour and a few heart-tugging scenes that take the reader even deeper... The teen characters have real challenges to face and choices to make, and they're memorable enough that they stay with you long after the book is put down." - JH Price"Shapeshifters, aliens, high school drama, danger, laughs - what else do you want? The story is told through Jon, who finds out pretty quickly he's not your average high school kid, and Layla is there to help him 'adjust'. Jon and Layla are both engaging characters with well-defined personalities. Jon has already been through a lot at home and at school, but it's just the beginning!" - Jim Window"Jon is a loveable and loyal main character who struggles to survive high school before this mess. He has few friends and an absentee father. Saving the world on top of it would be more than most teenagers could bear. Like most of us, he fumbles his way through the nuances of his life with heart and charm. I was riveted to my seat through this adventure, waiting to see what would happen next. Small town life never looked so interesting before this." - Julie AngelGuardians of the Portal eBook Categories- Young adult fantasy series- Contemporary fantasy- Coming of age fantasy- Teen & Young Adult Coming of Age- Teen & Young Adult Science Fiction

Even heroes need help | Ages 8-12 Hey, Riles here again. Ready for more Story Keeping adventures? Yeah, I thought so. Things are about to get medieval - a whiny prince stuck in a dragon's cave, and that's just the first few pages. It's all fun and games until I get stuck inside! I can't wait to tell you all about it right here in this book. ---- Don't miss The Night We Met a Dragon, the second of the Story Keeping Series by A.R. Marshall. If you enjoyed Land of Stories, Epic Zero, or The Chronicles of Narnia, you'll love this action-packed adventure series. Like The Neverending Story, it's been known to "pull in" the most reluctant readers...literally. Read free with Kindle Unlimited. Access to free Audiobook included.This fast-paced, family friendly, middle-grade adventure is receiving high praise:"My son is in love, so happy to find a quality adventure book that keeps him reading.""An immersive adventure that gave my daughter and I a magical experience." "The Story Keeping Series is Magic Treehouse meets The Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja.""Somewhere between The Boxcar Children and Harry Potter, this series follows a sibling set in and out of books, saving happy endings. A delightful read for middle-grade boys and girls."Book 1: The Night I Became A Hero Riles, Sissie, and Little Finn tuck in for story time at grandpa's house - and everything changes. Saving space spy Drift Elwick is only the beginning.Book 2: The Night We Met A Dragon This time, grandpa's keeping secrets. Riles meet a whiny prince, a wicked magician, and a dragon who knows about grandpa. When he can't jump out, Sissie must find a way to save the story. Will she be able to save Riles too? Will the Kingdom fall? Can Little Finn stay awake?Book 3: Secrets beyond the Nile Story Keeping heroes, Riles, Sissie, and Finn help protect a witty professor as she uncovers the tomb of the Forgotten Pharaoh. Along the way, they discover surprising clues about their parents. But when thieves and a familiar foe try to steal the treasure, these siblings must save the professor - and the story. Will they protect the tomb? Or be trapped in the rubble?Book 4: Dark Water Pirates Little Finn has had enough of being left out. Frustrated, he leaps into a book and lands in the middle of dark water. When he's fished out by pirates, he must decide whom to help. Will the dark water recede? Or will this story be the first to fall? (Spring 2019)Story Keeping Series eBook Categories - Action Adventure- Books & Libraries- Chapter Books- Middle Grade- Interactive Books- Siblings- Superheroes- Virtues and Values- Historical- Fantasy-Dragon

In Feyland, not everything is as it seems...Feyland: a new computer game that allows Scottish teenager Corinne MacArthur to escape the sadness haunting her everyday life. It's a game where legends come to life, the lines between reality and fantasy become blurred, and the impossible becomes - probable?:: Unicorn Magic is the first story in the Celtic Fey series set in Anthea Sharp's Feyland universe (with her kind permission). A stand-alone short story with a full plot arc, Unicorn Magic was first published in the anthology Chronicle Worlds: Feyland. The story continues with Kelpie Curse, amzn.com/B01HCHJWK2.This is a clean urban fantasy which is set in Scotland (and the faerie realm) and uses British English spelling and grammar.

Even heroes need help | Ages 8-12My name is Riles, and I’m a hero. I don’t have super speed, x-ray vision, or super strength. In fact, I’m a pretty normal fifth grader in every way except one – I’m a Story Keeper. You’ve never heard of Story Keeping? I hadn’t either. Then, grandpa opened that first magical book. The pages glowed. Awesome, right?Well, awesome until I had to help a space dude recover his memory and battle intergalactic pirates. Those guys have sweet blasters, but they’re super grumpy. Don’t worry, I’ll tell you all about it right here in this book. ---- Don’t miss The Night I Became A Hero, the first of the Story Keeping Series by A.R. Marshall. If you enjoyed Land of Stories, Epic Zero, or The Chronicles of Narnia, you’ll love this action-packed adventure series. Like The Neverending Story, it’s been known to "pull in" the most reluctant readers…literally.Read free with Kindle Unlimited. Access to free Audiobook included.This family-friendly, humorous chapter book is receiving high praise:“My son is in love, so happy to find a quality adventure book that keeps him reading.” “An immersive adventure that gave my daughter and I a magical experience.” “The Story Keeping Series is Magic Treehouse meets The Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja.”"Somewhere between The Boxcar Children and Harry Potter, this series follows a sibling set in and out of books, saving happy endings. A delightful read for middle grade boys and girls." Book 1: The Night I Became A HeroRiles, Sissie, and Little Finn tuck in for story time at grandpa’s house – and everything changes. Saving space spy Drift Elwick is only the beginning.Book 2: The Night We Met A DragonThis time, grandpa’s keeping secrets. Riles meet a whiny prince, a wicked magician, and a dragon who knows about grandpa. When he can’t jump out, Sissie must find a way to save the story. Will she be able to save Riles too? Will the Kingdom fall? Can Little Finn stay awake?Book 3: Secrets beyond the NileStory Keeping heros, Riles, Sissie, and Finn help protect a witty professor as she uncovers the tomb of the Forgotten Pharaoh. Along the way, they discover surprising clues about their parents. But when thieves and a familiar foe try to steal the treasure, these siblings must save the professor - and the story. Will they protect the tomb? Or be trapped in the rubble?Book 4: Dark Water PiratesLittle Finn has had enough of being left out. Frustrated, he leaps into a book and lands in the middle of dark water. When he’s fished out by pirates, he must decide whom to help. Will the dark water recede? Or will this story be the first to fall? (Spring 2019)Story Keeping Series eBook Categories- Action Adventure- Books & Libraries- Chapter Books- Middle Grade- Interactive Books- Siblings- Superheroes- Virtues and Values

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.

A fire. An accidental psychic. A chance for two foster kids to stop an interdimensional civil war.Growing up on the wrong side of the tracks in Oklahoma City, Jenna Two Horse and Calvin Little have led a hard-knock life. In foster care for as long as they can remember, they've learned to survive without relying on anyone else. But when their younger foster brother is threatened, Jenna and Calvin discover "survival skills" that defy imagination. As they explore their new powers, they stumble upon facts that force them to question everything they thought they knew about the world -- and themselves.Without meaning to, Jenna and Calvin get caught between two powerful men with conflicting agendas. Will they pick the right side of this fight? Or will they end up as collateral damage in an interdimensional civil war? Playing With Fire is a young adult science fiction / fantasy adventure novel. If you like great fight scenes, creepy villains, and sci-fi superpowers... but you also like a good coming of age story filled with three-dimensional characters struggling to find their place in the world, you’ll love this book.This book is set in the same universe as R. A. Marshall’s Guardians of the Portal Trilogy, but Playing With Fire marks the beginning of a new adventure.Pick up Playing With Fire today!** Looking for free YA books? Get the first two young adult sci-fi / fantasy books in the Guardians of the Portal series for free at: http://ninja-writer.com/freebooks (copy & paste into your browser) **

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.

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.

** You can download this book for free by signing up for the author newsletter. Copy & paste into your browser: http://bit.ly/girl-free **At first glance, Kristin Krull is just your ordinary high school cheerleader. Pretty, popular, and smart, her main concerns in life include squabbling with her boyfriend and working through her complicated feelings for her childhood best friend, Jon Parker.Kristin doesn't remember anything about the night that intruders from another world took her family hostage. She doesn't remember seeing Jon transform into a panther before her eyes. All she knows is that she's been having horrible nightmares for the past six weeks.Everything changes one night when Kristin discovers she has a talent no one knew about or expected. It's a talent that leads her into other worlds, unlocks the mystery of her nightmares, and forces her into an alliance with her worst enemy. Suddenly she has more to navigate than the high school social scene; lives are on the line, and if Kristin doesn't learn how to control her new ability soon, she'll have blood on her hands.About Guardians of the Portal, a YA Fantasy SeriesThe Portal & the Panther is the first book in the young adult contemporary fantasy series, the Guardians of the Portal. The second book, The Girl Between Worlds, is already available through Kindle Unlimited. Portal ends on a cliff-hanger, but fear not! Girl picks up the story where Portal leaves off. The third book, The Rook & the King will be out in May 2015. When you sign up before March 15, 2015, you can get Rook for free. Copy & paste into your browser: http://bit.ly/1xLhLAbWhat Readers Are Saying"This book grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go... Kristin is young, well off and beautiful. What kind of problems could SHE have?... But that's just the beginning! Kristin discovers that she's not exactly an ordinary person, either..." - Ginny"Liked this book even better than the first. Seemed it moved faster and kept me wondering what was next." - Dee Twyman"Second books in a series aren't often better than the original, but this one is! Kristin is a self-destructive mess and barreling toward disaster with her foot on the gas... At the end of book 1, she gets caught up in the secret world of Jon, Layla, and the other shapeshifters... She's forced to dig deep inside, take responsibility for all the damage she's done to herself and others, and do something good for once. She is a character you will scream at, feel sorry for, and cringe at, but you won't forget her." - Jim WindowGuardians of the Portal eBook Categories- Young adult fantasy series- Contemporary fantasy- Coming of age fantasy- Teen & Young Adult Coming of Age

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.

Age: 7 and up | Grade: 3 and up | ASOT: 4.6Story time with grandpa changed everything.Scoundrels prepare to overthrow the King, and Prince Winthrop is stuck in Vilgor's mountain. Only the Story Keepers can save the Kingdom. When Riles gets trapped inside the story, it's up to Sissie and Finn to save him too.Will they find a way before the last page turns?Find out in this action-packed, humorous, adventure chapter book.Story Keeping Series | an endearing adventure series, entertaining for kids, middle school students, and adults.“The best book for kids I've ever read. An immersive adventure that gave my daughter and I a magical experience.” "Somewhere between The Boxcar Children and Harry Potter, this series follows a sibling set in and out of books, saving happy endings. A delightful read for middle grade boys and girls." “A wonderful read filled with adventure, suspense, courage, and bravery!” “The Story Keeping Series is Magic Treehouse meets The Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja.”*Access to Audiobook included.Interview with the AuthorQ - What makes the Story Keeping series so special? A – Probably best to ask other readers. I like the series because Riles brings an honest voice to these wild adventures. He is also incredibly passionate about reading.I love seeing Riles and his siblings work together save happy endings. Q - What age children is the book written for? A - I've heard great things from parents of children 5-7 who read it to their kids, and from parents of kids in the 8-10 or 9-12 range who read it on their own. The books are written at a 3rd grade reading level, introducing age appropriate themes for children 6-8 mixed with just the right amount of humor. Riles tells these stories in a family friendly way. My own "beta-readers" include a 9 year old boy, 7 year old girl, and 5 year old boy.Q - What order should I read the books in?A - Each book can stand alone, since each adventure comes from another book. But there is something larger going on. Reading the whole series reveals a number of additional clues. Can you piece the bigger picture together?Book 1: The Night I Became A Hero Everything changes when Riles, Sissie, and Finn tuck in for story time at grandpa’s house.Book 2: The Night We Met A Dragon Grandpa is keeping secrets as the kids meet the whiny Prince Winthrop, a wicked magician who wants to be King, and a dragon who remembers the white light. Book 3: Secrets beyond the Nile Story Keeping siblings help a witty professor dodge preserve priceless treasures and dodge an ancient curse. Along the way, they discover surprising clues about mom and dad.Q - Can I use these books for education?A - Absolutely. A number of reviews from teachers suggest it's well paced for 3rd grades, and the accompanying parent guide helps adults ask the right questions to get children thinking about the story's themes. There is a link to the parent guide just before the table of contents. An audiobook is also available at no cost to support varying learning styles.Story Keeping Series eBook Categories:-Action Adventure-Superheroes-Siblings-Interactive Books-Books & Libraries-Chapter Books-Virtues & Values-Historical-Fantasy-Dragon

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.