Books with author Richard Morrison

National Velvet meets The Usual SuspectsThe stakes could not be higher.It’s the Melbourne Cup.But murder?When champion jockey Alan Da Silva is killed (the victim of a brutal hit and run in the Crown Casino car park), suspicion falls on ruthless casino boss Albert Maressmo.But Da Silva had been booked to ride Maressmo’s own horse - ruling cup favourite Lord Melbery.Would Maressmo have his own jockey killed on the eve of the race?Detective Frank Dennis is charged with solving the mystery. A former jockey himself, Dennis already drinks and gambles more than he should. How will he cope immersed in a sordid casino environment, to say nothing of dealing with the various distractions of the turf?Meanwhile, battling country trainer Jack Morgan dreams of winning the race himself with his gallant mare Star Chaser.Can Jack claim racing’s most glittering prize, with the help of his tomboy daughter Sally and stable apprentice Jerry Chapman?You will love the many twists and turns of this gripping murder mystery, as the Melbourne Cup itself is run and our story reaches a thrilling and unexpected climax.Get your copy now.

The Ice Dragons have lived in solitude since the creation of the Great Coalition that brought about the end of the Thousand Year War, but something deep within the Blue Ice Mountains threatens the lasting peace. Dragon and Rider are separated by a force more powerful than even the Bonding, a force that promises a dragon’s most coveted desire, eternal life. But one will stand in the way. War looms once again between the White Dragons of the Blue Ice Mountains and the walking races of the Northern Tundra.

Lights! Camera! Moose!MOOSE? Yes, Moose! When a movie director tries to capture the life of a moose on film, he's in for a big surprise. It turns out the moose has a dream bigger then just being a moose--he wants to be an astronaut and go to the moon. His forest friends step in to help him, and action ensues. Lots of action. Like a lacrosse-playing grandma, a gigantic slingshot into space, and a flying, superhero chipmunk.In this hilarious romp, Richard T. Morris and bestselling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld remind us to dream big and, when we do, to aim for the moon.

National Velvet meets The Usual SuspectsThe stakes could not be higher.It’s the Melbourne Cup.But murder?When champion jockey Alan Da Silva is the victim of a brutal hit and run in the Crown Casino car park, suspicion falls on ruthless casino boss Albert Maressmo.But Da Silva had been booked to ride Maressmo’s own horse - ruling cup favourite Lord Melbery.Would Maressmo have his own jockey killed on the eve of the race?Detective Frank Dennis is charged with solving the mystery. A former jockey himself, Dennis already drinks and gambles more than he should. How will he cope immersed in a sordid casino environment, to say nothing of dealing with the various distractions of the turf?You will love the many twists and turns of this gripping murder mystery, as the Melbourne Cup itself is run and our story reaches a thrilling and unexpected climax.Get your copy now.

Most of the time, we just live our lives without reflecting on the experiences we all share. There is so much to ponder in the world. Usually, the old and wise teach the young and foolish, but sometimes the young have something worth sharing. A Youthful Analysis of the Mundane is an exploration of life from the point of view of someone who hasn't lived much of it. It explores topics such as language, music, stress, and loneliness as seen by someone who has barely touched the age of 18.

Imagine for a minute; a ghostly theater, a historic gunfight, a lawless oil boom, and a cast of scoundrels. Now add thirty brothels, characters such as H. L. Hunt—who got his start in Downtown El Dorado—some racy women, and finally sprinkle it all with gobs of money as a roaring 1920s oil boom swept over this little community of 3500 and blossomed it to 40,000 in 18 months. You’ll find an “OK Corral” gunfight, mules drowning in muddy streets, and yes, most importantly, you’ll find an old 1920s theater surrounding by numerous other old buildings.—and they’re all filled with spirits! Is Downtown El Dorado, Arkansas the most haunted town in the country?

SECOND EDITION, AUGUST 2016, WITH FOUR NEW ILLUSTRATIONS: In the summer of 1960 before his senior year in high school, Jeff Klossen canoodles friends Randy and Lori into joining him in canoeing every lake and stream around Cleveland. Dynamics between the teens change as they battle rapids, and waters poisoned by pollution. Though at first the boys assume the lead, Lori's daring and determination win her admiration and an equal place on the team. As Jeff and Lori become interested in each other, their conversations lead them to investigate the racial segregation of their neighborhood. After a canoeing accident on an angry Lake Erie, they meet Walter Madison from the black part of the city, and Jeff and Lori wonder if they can make him and his friend Sarah a part of their lives. In the end, the pair confront both race relations and environmental damage in the city. Novelist-poet-playwright Stanford Pritchard describes it thus: “Canoedling in Cleveland is a really nifty book: much more dark, and varied, than the early chapters suggest it's going to be. It has treachery, tragedy, love, acceptance, and forgiveness. Even though nobody gets off easy, and this is by no means a feel-good story, it's full of hope and idealism. It’s a bittersweet, deeply touching coming-of-age tale. What starts as an innocent summer pastime gradually forces five young people to confront both the limits of personal friendship, and the hard injustices of the larger world. Swept along on ever more powerful currents, their journey becomes as steeped in tender memory as the film 'Summer of ’42', and as timeless as Huckleberry Finn.” In the 23rd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards, the judge issued five points (“outstanding”) in each of the six categories evaluated and concluded with the sentence, “Morris has done a wonderful job, creating a book that deserves a place in every middle school and high school library.”

Einstein, Aggro, and Swoops known as the x-bugs, deliver fun, exciting thrills with large adventures and simple messages of doing the right thing as modern day super hero thrill seekers. Their mission is a simple one, educate the dirty bugs that pollute and teach them not to litter, contaminate, or stink up the environment and help them save the planet together. Their journeys take them all over the world from the beaches to the mountains and everywhere in-between. The x-bugs are action packed extreme sports enthusiast they do it all surf, skateboard, snowboard, BMX, anything extreme. Einstein, Aggro, and Swoops are the main characters in this action adventure series. The x-bugs come across litter bugs, Rex the Thesaurus, Stink Bugs, Surf Dog, Flying Fish, Octopus, and sharks. This colorfully designed, smart and action packed story is a must have for all kids ages 3-7 that want to do the right things in life and have fun doing it.

Thanksgiving Day, 1944, Norphlet, ArkansasWell, I just know you ain’t gonna believe this in a million, million years, ’cause sometimes things like what happen to me and John Clayton just sound so plain outta this world, that nobody ever believes us. So, if you just throw back and laugh, I won’t blame you, ’cause nearly everybody does after they hears one of our stories. Shoot, wait’ll y’all hear about what happened last year. Follow the childhood adventures of Richard and his friend John Clayton as they uncover the Mystery in the Canebrake.Richard Mason - Author of The Red Scarf and The Yankee Doctor has been likened to Mark Twain in his ability to capture the innocence and adventure of youth.