Books with author Richard Pinkerton

Fascist, Mr Upton, has declared war on Rex Cassidy and will not stop until he has him expelled and will use underhanded tactics to do it. Tucker Pyles is being forced by his mother to do a part-time job to help support the family, and he hates it. However, his new alliance with a new boy at school may assist him, once again, to become kingpin at Te Arawa College. A new darling arrives at the school. But what is her deep dark secret? Holly Robinson has been sick an awful lot lately. What is really wrong? Chelsea Brown is determined to find out.

Vanessa Dante's friendship with Maggie Matthews has taken a forbidden step. How will that affect Maggie's relationship with her boyfriend? How will Vanessa deal with the fact that this boy seems to want her more than he does Maggie? And how will she deal with her half-sister, Nadia who has turned up out of the blue and has her sights set on her own boyfriend? Rex is the recipient of dubious advances when he finds a teacher has taken a fancy to him. Meanwhile, Tucker Pyles realises that pretending to be a girl online may get him a chance to woo the goddess, Vanessa.

Holly Robinson's relationship with Rick Maverick is in jeopardy again. This time, it looks like Mav is seeing someone behind her back. New teacher, Mr Sanders has decided that his students need God in their lives. But is he really the great Christian he makes himself out to be? Tucker Pyles plots to take Rex Cassidy down by stealing camp fees and trying to plant the evidence in Rex's locker, however, another innocent victim ends up implicated instead. But how did that happen? Disaster strikes when Rex Cassidy is attacked by gang members and loses partial memory. Will this spell the end for Vanessa Dante's relationship with him, especially as it seems he has now taken on a darker side and is more interested in Holly?

Tucker Pyles has had enough of having to work for his mother, so declares that he is going to get himself fired from every job she sets him up with. Rex finds himself in serious trouble with the police, when, protecting Vanessa, he puts a guy in hospital. When Daryl Chambers, Rex's former girlfriend, returns to Te Arawa, Vanessa finds that herself and Rex's relationship might not be as solid as she believed. Meanwhile, Nadia, Vanessa's jealous and mentally disturbed half-sister is plotting something that will result in big trouble at the school camp.

Ben Tamati is back in town and everyone knows he has a vendetta against Rex Cassidy. But just how far will he go to exact revenge? A heck of a lot further than anyone thinks and only Rog Shepherd realises this. Vanessa Dante has beat out Carla Munroe to get the lead female role in the annual school production. But just what lengths is Carla willing to go to, to ensure Vanessa is unable to perform? Holly Robinson decides she likes the new athlete to the school, Byron Hastings. However, it seems that he is out simply to break hearts and ultimately has his eye on Vanessa. Will Rick Maverick stand by and allow his ex to be taken advantage of?

Tucker Pyles gets himself fired from his latest job but then finds himself desperate to be rehired when he hears of something that could be to his benefit. Will his determination to turn over a new leaf and become a better man help him mend the many bridges he has burnt over recent weeks? Daryl Chambers, racked with guilt over what she tried to do to Vanessa Dante and Rex Cassidy, wishes to redeem herself and plans a public apology at the upcoming Costume Party, but will her plans be sabotaged? New guy, Clarke Hanson has scored the affections of Holly Robinson, but will Holly's unrequited feelings for Rex destroy yet another potential long-term relationship? A new teacher starts at TAC but takes an instant disliking to Vanessa, intending to sully her reputation and turn people against her. Can anything be done to stop her?

Bulldozer is on the warpath and looking for revenge on Rex. He has decided to recruit himself a gang to take Rex down. This gang intendS to terrorise and control the entire school Chelsea Brown is back at TAC, but she has changed and is no longer the sweet considerate girl she used to be.Rex Cassidy’s gorgeous half-sister Skylar is now at TAC and is turning heads almost as much as Vanessa Dante did when she first arrived at TAC. However it seems that Skylar wants to avoid her brother and no one but Vanessa and Rex know the reason why, but they’re not saying anything. Meanwhile, both Vanessa and Mandy Evans are having problems with adults. The senior mistress wants to have Vanessa expelled, while Mandy is in danger of being kicked out of home due to her rebellious attitude at school and at home.

In an inventive attempt to control Rex Cassidy, Principal Mr Luxton makes him head boy, however, the Reaper is dead against it and determined to do whatever it takes to have him removed from his position. Ever the opportunist, Tucker Pyles has decided to re-establish his Vanessa Dante worshipping cult and recruit followers from the new batch of gullible juniors with promises of personal introductions and even dates with the Goddess… for a price. However, an old foe from a previous school has turned up on the scene to make his life miserable and has his eyes on the object of Tucker’s worship. Amongst the new juniors is Ashlee Robertson who quickly forms an attachment to Rex and Vanessa. Like most of the other juniors she looks upon them as celebrities, however, the dodgy Mr Sanders is determined to be her saviour from their influences no matter what.

Tucker Pyles has had enough of having to work for his mother, so declares that he is going to get himself fired from every job she sets him up with. Rex finds himself in serious trouble with the police, when, protecting Vanessa, he puts a guy in hospital. When Daryl Chambers, Rex's former girlfriend, returns to Te Arawa, Vanessa finds that herself and Rex's relationship might not be as solid as she believed. Meanwhile, Nadia, Vanessa's jealous and mentally disturbed half-sister is plotting something that will result in big trouble at the school camp.

Bulldozer is on the warpath and looking for revenge on Rex. He has decided to recruit himself a gang to take Rex down. This gang intendS to terrorise and control the entire school Chelsea Brown is back at TAC, but she has changed and is no longer the sweet considerate girl she used to be.Rex Cassidy’s gorgeous half-sister Skylar is now at TAC and is turning heads almost as much as Vanessa Dante did when she first arrived at TAC. However it seems that Skylar wants to avoid her brother and no one but Vanessa and Rex know the reason why, but they’re not saying anything. Meanwhile, both Vanessa and Mandy Evans are having problems with adults. The senior mistress wants to have Vanessa expelled, while Mandy is in danger of being kicked out of home due to her rebellious attitude at school and at home.

Adam returns to Pungaru High (a mid North Island school in New Zealand) after being seriously ill in hospital for several weeks and on his way notices a strange woman who seems to be watching him. Little does he realise the bizarre occurrences he will face, because of her appearance.At school he learns a wacky new principal – Mr Vennie is now in charge due to the sudden stand down of the previous principal under controversial circumstances. He makes bizarre rule changes including cancellation of maths classes and inclusion of computer games classes. Adam also learns that one of his best friends – Doug, has gone missing.More students go missing and it seems entire families too. Adam, decides to do some investigating and discovers there appears to be a plot against him. The deeper he digs, the more disturbing truths he uncovers.

Trouble comes in volumes for Rex Cassidy when he runs afoul of a street gang. Vanessa Dante, the new school sweetheart, only has eyes for Rex, but Tucker Pyles is going to change that when he declares that he is going to be more like Rex. Tucker, isn't the only one the "Goddess" Vanessa has captivated - for Jacqui Donaldson though, all she has captured is her ire and jealousy. But will her distaste for Vanessa cause her more harm than good? Rex's 16th birthday party is approaching and it's going to be the biggest party ever. But there are people who are determined to ensure that it will be the biggest disaster ever.