Books with author Ron E. Smith

To save his true love, a teenage boy teams up with a group of mythical creatures to stop an evil goddess bent on destroying the world in this adventure-filled fantasy novel. Concluding the tale of teen adventurer Kyle Dunlop as chronicled in Draupner's Curse and Giants of Anglesey, Yggdrasil: The World Tree pits Kyle against a wicked goddess and her quest to destroy the World Tree. In a subterranean world beneath our own, the serpent Nidhogg is accidentally set free and begins to gnaw at the roots of the World Tree. Soon the damage it inflicts becomes apparent, and it is only a matter of time before the tree-which sustains all manner of life-is totally destroyed. Helreginn, the goddess of the dead, sees this as an opportunity to expand her kingdom. To ensure the serpent doesn't slip away before the tree's destruction is complete, she orders her evil minions to kidnap several fairy maidens to use as sacrifices to appease the ravenous beast. Kyle Dunlop, along with a group of warrior elves and goblins, a dwarf, and a dragon, sets out for distant Eljudnir to rescue the helpless fairies. But as the rescue party faces one life-threatening challenge after another, Kyle wonders whether he'll ever again see his true love, a captured fairy named Idunn-and whether this world he's come to love will be thrown into evil darkness forever.

Perhaps it is a bit unethical and unusual for editors to voice their opinion of their own wares, but when such a story as "The Skylark of Space" comes along, we just feel as if we must shout from the housetops that this is the greatest interplanetarian and space flying story that has appeared this year. Indeed, it probably will rank as one of the great space flying stories for many years to come. The story is chock full, not only of excellent science, but woven through it there is also that very rare element, love and romance. This element in an interplanetarian story is often apt to be foolish, but it does not seem so in this particular story. Illustrated.

It can always get worse A new world order is coming, one that will pit one species against another. Life is about to become very hazardous--for anyone who gets in Dust's way. With every day that passes, Dust is more afraid of what he will become. His powers are growing far beyond what he can predict, and he is reluctant to tell his make-shift family that he isn't sure when--or if--it will ever stop. His goal is to get Portland, Oregon, and find his aunt and uncle. Ideally he would get there alone, because he's far too much of a danger to the people around him, but they aren't willing to give up on him, and an old enemy isn't far behind. When they reach Portland, Dust discovers a line has been drawn between those who have been changed and the unchanged ones who want to control them. Can Dust protect his new family from being used or will the power within him become a force that will not only destroy his enemies, but the ones he loves?Internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith presents a new action-packed story to transport readers out of this world! Brimming with her signature humor, vivid landscapes, and beloved characters, this book is sure to be another fan favorite.

The lights are going out all over Europe. War has begun. The year is 1914. Time-travellers Liam O Malley, aged 12, and his sister Aoife are transported back in time and embark on another epic adventure in the midst of the Great War. Their mission: to protect their 15-year-old great-grandfather Tom, who has volunteered to fight. Assisted by their friends Seamus and Phelim and a magical horse called Ferdia, they encounter real-life heroes Captain Arthur O'Sullivan, Nurse Edith Cavell, the poet Frances Ledwidge and the mysterious one-handed, one-eyed soldier who could not be killed: the Belgian/Irish Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart. Follow the group as they witness the horrors of war in France and Belgium and attempt to help the wounded. Experience the chance meeting they have with a young German soldier which sets off a chain of unexpected events in the future. But first things first: they must protect Tom and let the future take care of itself ...

The lights are going out all over Europe. War has begun. The year is 1914. Time-travellers Liam O’Malley, aged 12, and his sister Aoife are transported back in time and embark on another epic adventure in the midst of the Great War. Their mission: to protect their 15-year-old great-grandfather Tom, who has volunteered to fight. Assisted by their friends Seamus and Phelim and a magical horse called Ferdia, they encounter real-life heroes Captain Arthur O'Sullivan, Nurse Edith Cavell, the poet Frances Ledwidge and the mysterious one-handed, one-eyed soldier who could not be killed: the Belgian/Irish Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart. Follow the group as they witness the horrors of war in France and Belgium and attempt to help the wounded. Experience the chance meeting they have with a young German soldier which sets off a chain of unexpected events in the future. But first things first: they must protect Tom and let the future take care of itself …

Science Fiction Romance has changed! Don't get lost in the tech--get lost in the stories. Hot, sexy and action-packed, this scifi-paranormal series will take you on a journey that will leave you laughing, crying, cheering, and craving more! These stories bring to life heroines who are strong, smart, and innovative and heroes who are pure alpha with a vulnerability that will melt your heart. Fast-paced, the stories always contain twists and turns when you least expect them and will keep you turning the page to find out what happens next. More than a million books sold worldwide, don't miss out on this interactive journey that readers say they can't get enough of! Synopsis Hannah Bell, oldest of the Bell sisters, has a sixth sense that has saved her life more than once. When she senses something has happened to her sister, Tink, she will do whatever it takes to protect her. What she doesn't know is a newly opened portal is about to take her to another world. Borj 'Tag Krell Manok, second oldest of his four brothers, is assigned by his father and the council to bring the sister of his brother's bond mate to their world. Borj knows deep down that Hannah is destined to be his bond mate. What he doesn't expect is her resistance-- or her independence. When Hannah is kidnapped by a rival clan, Borj will do anything to get her back.

When fifteen-year-old Kyle Dunlop discovers two gold coins near the entrance to a seaside cave, he can hardly wait to look inside to find the rest of the treasure. However, instead of unearthing a pirates hoard, Kyle and his three friends stumble upon a secret, subterranean world inhabited by goblins, elves, trolls, and other fantastic creatures. As strangers in this unusual world, Kyle and his companions are detained by goblins until they are able to convince the Goblin King that their intentions are honorable. With his suspicions allayed, the king holds a feast for his guests and, afterwards, he presents Kyle with a gift and a golden opportunity. Seemingly overcome by greed, Kyle exchanges one like gift for another and unwittingly unleashes a curse that sends him on a perilous journey. Its a race against time and Kyle has to either break the curse or die. Join Kyle and his companions as they come face to face with a carnivorous razorback, encounter gigantic, man-eating spiders, battle a sea serpent, play havoc with an army of invading giants, and flee from an angry, fire-breathing dragonall intent on stopping them from reaching Darkalfheim in time.