Books with author Richard Alan Dickson

She can’t stop the fighting, but she can bandage the wounds… Virginia Field Hospital, 1862. Abbey Kaplan will do whatever it takes to become a doctor. As a surgical assistant, her first major test is tolerating her chauvinistic male associates. But when her inaugural posting lands her smack in the middle of a Civil War field hospital, proving herself isn't about pride—it’s a matter of life or death.As the battle-mangled bodies keep coming, Abbey's calling means ignoring the risks to her own safety and sanity. But when relentless gore, lack of sleep, and overwhelming pressure push her toward her breaking point, establishing herself in a man’s world might just kill her.Will Abbey earn her rightful place in history or will she falter under the crushing pressure of the bloody war?A Female Doctor in the Civil War is the third book in the American Journeys historical fiction series. If you like brave heroines, authentic settings, and stories that bring the past to life, then you’ll love Richard Alan's stunning saga. Buy A Female Doctor in the Civil War to discover true courage today!

When the Christmas present of the nicest girl in school goes missing, Paul Stevens suspects the school bully, a sixth-grader destined for a lump of coal on that magical morning. For a skinny little fourth-grader to tackle a schoolyard gang would be insane... but to save Christmas, that's exactly what Paul Stevens must figure out how to do. Richard Alan Dickson, author of S.O.S. North Pole, returns with a tale of drive, determination and desperate odds. With a clever hero and sinister schoolyard villains, Kid Christmas is a holiday adventure that readers will surely enjoy.

The one man who can stop Armageddon is... a boy? On a quest, the Horseman who wields Divine Retribution finds hope of man's salvation in a sassy girl with a passion for puppy-dog causes. When she runs afoul of a secret satanic cult, however, both the girl and that hope may die. Can she and the immortal teen survive, or will the world be doomed to face the reawakened fury of The Fifth Horseman?Richard Alan Dickson, author of "G-Blade" and "Gateway: Left Behind," returns with an exciting adventure into the dangerous universe hidden just behind the curtain of the ordinary. With rich characters, an intriguing storyline, and some clever twists, "The Fifth Horseman" is an engaging tale that will entertain readers to the very end.

When Hank the Happy Snowman gets his new foam finger, he can finally wave to all the happy people he passes from the back of his pickup truck. It's the happiest winter ever...until his new foam finger topples over the side. Hank the Happy Snowman's happy winter may suddenly take a very unhappy turn for the worse. Richard Alan Dickson, author of The Last Great Lemonade-Stand Showdown, returns with another delightful romp through the snow-covered streets of a winter wonderland. With charming characters and a clever story, Hank the Happy Snowman is an endearing tale that listeners of all ages are sure to enjoy.

On a night when the best costume gets the most free candy, one young man knows that his costume must be the very best. His only competition? His big sister Sally and Boo Boy, a mysterious kid from down the lane. But on this night - his night - there will be no mystery. After months of careful planning, Paul has finally crafted the perfect disguise. Richard Alan Dickson, author of The Last Great Lemonade-Stand Showdown, presents a delightful Halloween story. With a charming cast, witty action, and plenty of humor, Boo? Boo Who? is a wonderful tale that listeners of all ages are sure to enjoy.

Good science fiction lives at the edge of the boundary, pushing the limits to see what might be on the other side. But not all boundaries exist at the edge of the universe. Some of the strongest live much closer to home. This collection of five short stories follows our heroes as they ride that edge, testing the limits and then taking just that one extra step beyond. The stories include: "A Birthday Surprise", "No Guts, No Glory", "The Crimson Teardrop", "The Eidolon Offramp""Bull's-eye Red".

When a pair of feuding families call a Thanksgiving truce and start looking for a feast, Tom the Target-Tailed Turkey grows a little nervous. When he hears of plans to put him on the menu, he flies into a panic. The truce must be cancelled at all costs, if he can just figure out how. Richard Alan Dickson, author of The Halloween Hop, presents another fun holiday tale. With a loveable turkey, folksy storytelling, and plenty of wacky action, Tom the Target-Tailed Turkey is a delightful story that listeners of all ages are sure to enjoy.

When good cookies go missing, the doggie detective goes to work. With his trusty nose to help him sniff out trouble, he tracks down the only question that truly matters: in a room filled with mystery writers... whodunit? Richard Alan Dickson, author of The Last Great Lemonade-Stand Showdown, presents a wonderful tale of cookie-loving trouble. Set in the heart of a quaint little hotel, "The Case of the Missing Cookies" is a charming story that listeners of all ages are sure to enjoy.

Eternal life as a cyborg sounded good to Brandon Elliott Keagan, but when science proves the existence of an eternal afterlife, his own eternity sours. Now, BeK must find a way to wiggle out of his contract, despite the fact that neither his corporate masters, nor his programming, will allow it. Richard Alan Dickson, author of G-Blade and Gateway: Left Behind, returns with a story of technology gone wrong. With an eerie premise and a plausible plot, No Guts, No Glory is a moving tale draped over a chilling future that may not be too far away. This is Science Fiction that no true fan will care to miss.

When the worst hunter in the south goes deer hunting on Christmas Eve, the last thing he expects is for a big old target to drop in his lap. Unfortunately for Little Bobby Brown, there's just one minor catch. Richard Alan Dickson, author of Hank the Happy Snowman, presents a delightful tale of Christmas misadventure that begins once upon a time. With a fun story, plenty of humor, and an endearing hero, Lookey Here, I Done Bagged Me a Deer is holiday entertainment that listeners of all ages are plum certain to enjoy.

Santa as the bad guy? Come on. Who would possibly believe that? How about Jack Frost, a dark elf with a decidedly different take on the story of the North Pole? When Jack returns to his home late one spring, he finds his people gone and an enemy fortress on his doorstep. The name on that castle? Kringle. Let the battle begin. Richard Alan Dickson, author of The Fifth Horseman, spins a deliciously dark story of the winter wonderland... from the side of the bad guys. Discover how they oust the interloper from their turf. Taking the North Pole is a wonderfully clever story that your stuffy old aunt may not enjoy.