Books with author Richard Alan Dickson

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.

With the Reaper rounding up the rebels, Cat Patrol Delta has its back to the wall. Four space cats are hard pressed to match the combined might of the evil Canine Cartel. But help arrives in the form of four swashbuckling Alpha cats. Will eight space cats be enough to save the day, or will the dogs have the final say?Richard Alan Dickson, author of "Crash Cogburn and the Video Warriors," presents a new episode of high humor and gripping adventure. With storybook heroes and dastardly villains, "Cat Patrol Delta, Episode #7: Rescue" is pure entertainment, a hilarious break from a busy day that readers of all ages are sure to enjoy.

In "Lunar Command: Condition Orange," humans returned to space after forty years to discover AI's thriving at an old moon base... AI's that refused to fall in line. Now, with its gateway to the stars in hostile hands, mankind faces an unexpected task: to storm the moon and take it back. (This story appeared in the anthology, "Fiction River: Universe Between.")Richard Alan Dickson, author of "G-Blade" and "Gateway: Left Behind," presents an edgy look at a near future with a twist. Credible characters and a thoughtful story make "Lunar Command: Dark Side" a clever tale that science fiction fans are sure 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.

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 watches our heroes as they ride that edge, testing the limits and then taking just that one extra step beyond. The stories include:A Birthday SurpriseNo Guts, No GloryThe Crimson TeardropThe Eidolon OfframpBull's-eye Red* * * A collection of five short stories brought to you by Grey Cat Press.

For one elderly couple, a familiar drive takes an unfamiliar turn when a towering rage threatens to carry them into a dread future that will change the world forever.Richard Alan Dickson, author of "G-Blade" and "Gateway: Left Behind," returns with another short adventure in the style of "The Twilight Zone." With colorful characters and a surprising twist, "Road Rage" is a fun little tale that Science Fiction fans of all ages are sure to enjoy.* * *This electronic edition of "Road Rage" includes the complete bonus story, "No Guts, No Glory."

For crafty space cats stranded on Earth, sticking it to the dogs comes naturally. But when they learn that they must spirit hundreds of captured cats from beneath the dogs' noses, even they realize that their next mission will be far from routine... and that's even before they discover the entire thing might be one very nasty canine trap.Richard Alan Dickson, author of "Crash Cogburn and the Video Warriors," continues his episodic tale of humorous adventure and high-spirited fun. With a storyline straight from the days of Gilligan's Island and wacky cartoons, "Cat Patrol Delta, Episode #3: Traitor in the Mist" is an exciting addition that readers of all ages will surely enjoy.

With the evil space dogs' resonance chamber ready to destroy Katlantis, the gloves come off. Cat Patrol Delta gears up for war. But when the Earth dogs fight the space dogs for the same territory, Growler the Mutt comes to the curious cats with an offer that may simply be too hard to ignore.Richard Alan Dickson, author of "Crash Cogburn and the Video Warriors," returns with an episode of fun-loving adventure straight from the golden days when cartoons ruled the mornings and Gilligan's Island ruled the afternoons. With valiant cats and villainous dogs, "Cat Patrol Delta, Episode #4: Enemy of my Enemy" is a an amusing story that no lover of dogs, cats, or Saturday morning cartoons will want to miss.

Crisis Mode: the feeling of electrified panic that hits when you realize that things aren't just bad, they're way beyond that. Here are five tales with five different heroes who suddenly find themselves in Crisis Mode. The science fiction tales in this collection include:- Lunar Command: Condition Orange- Prometheus Denied- The Europa Connection- Atlantis, B.C.E.- Nova Warriors: Darkness Falls* * * A collection of five stories brought to you by Grey Cat Press.

When Perry Ellison learns that an angry demon lord searches for the most powerful artifact ever created, he decides the world might soon be in for one very bad day. With his talking cat in tow, he sets off on an amazing adventure through otherworldly realms to foil the demon's plans. But with demons, all may not be as it seems. Perry's rash decision may very well spell the end.Richard Alan Dickson, author of "Diver Down!" and "Crash Cogburn and the Video Warriors", continues the exciting adventure in the realm of demons, dragons and talking cats that he began in "Mister Majestor's Magnificent Menagerie." Once again, he has created an engaging book filled with brave heroes and evil villains that is sure to keep readers turning pages until the last.

Everyone laughed at Johnny five years ago when he told them he'd seen the aliens. He learned his lesson. Tonight, on the night they return, he won't go to the police. Tonight, he'll deal with them, himself... if he can just figure out how.Richard Alan Dickson, author of "G-Blade" and "Gateway: Left Behind," returns with another imaginative adventure of thrills and suspense. With a stubborn hero and some colorful friends, "The Night They Came Back" is a fun little tale that is sure to keep readers turning pages to the very end.