Books with author Russell Kane

Buddy Boutonniere, a big-hearted Standard Poodle, subsists in the bare backyard of a tract home in the desert city of Yucca Dunes. MacKenzie, a Border Collie, and Javier, a Chihuahua, provide Buddy with scraps when his neglectful owners forget. When Buddy's owners decide to move, Buddy meets a wonderful lady who visits his house with prospective buyers. The poodle's humans try to sell him and Buddy goes through a series of unsuitable situations. The final family returns Buddy not realizing his owners are out of town. His only lifeline, MacKenzie, is killed by an evil Hummer driver. Javier tries to support Buddy with the aid of Dumb Derek, a brain-damaged Rottweiler. The two are unable to help. Buddy dies, but is brought back to life by Sonny, the Good Shepherd. Sonny grants Buddy's wish to live with the lady, in return for his promise to go with Sonny when he comes back for him. Buddy has a happy life with the lady and her dog, Skootch. Together they rescue abandoned Leroy and abused Roxanne. Years later, during Skootch's fifteenth birthday party, Sonny comes for Buddy. Sonny takes Buddy to Haven, canine paradise, where he is reunited with MacKenzie. Sonny explains the rules; dogs acquire free will and give up caring for humans. Their only responsibility is to help guide other dogs to Haven. Buddy excels at guiding, but on a mission to bring back a bomb dog from Afghanistan, Buddy helps a human, the dog's Marine partner. The residents of Haven are furious and Buddy is exiled to the perimeter of paradise. There he meets a girl who has died of cancer and befriends her, another infraction. He is dragged before the communal tribunal, where MacKenzie defends him. With the help of the marine and the girl, she convinces the judges that Buddy is not an offender, but a hero.

A modern-day classic told in fairy tale magic, this fantasy adventure series continues in book three of the Lineman and the Cook Series. Second-years enter Gopher House and begin their year of service and duty. Saint Raphael’s is full of secrets, and friends are desperate to save their doomed classmates as they get sucked through one door in Saint Raphael’s kitchens and tossed out another into the revolting other-world river district. Harpies now rule and a last refuge to save a bully and an almond-eye boy lead to more mysteries, and a race for Mem, David, and Moira to figure out clues to rescue their classmates.Mem and friends soon learn their former teammate has become the dodgy leader of the river district, and perhaps the most powerful evil to emerge in the other-world. For Mem, David, and Moira it will take all of their Saint Raphael’s training and special gifts to escape the Harpies and return home!

Delightful debut of old-world charm fairy tale appeal of a young couple, Jack and Carol MacCleary, living a simple life until they are chosen to protect St. Raphael’s unique island inhabitants with incredibly special powers. Keeping in tradition of this fairy tale adventurous fantasy, Unexpected Habits sets the tone for more exciting adventures to come. Buffaloberry? Pogonip? Uni-grams? Seriously? Very unexpected habits are about to happen for one young couple who are expecting their first child! Not everyone wanted the young couple to succeed. Dark forces were working to destroy Jack, Carol, and Saint Raphael's. The lineman and the cook would come to play a vital role ensuring the safety and care of St. Raphael's unique inhabitants. They were about to meet their destiny as the Lineman and the Cook prepare for very Unexpected Habits.

A page-turning sequel continuing the traditions of Spiritual Fiction Fantasy adventure, Noobie Habits (book 2) in the Lineman and the Cook Series is a highly fueled and entertaining fantasy adventure that keeps rebellious first-years at Saint Raphael's in trouble.Taffy Tongues, Curfew Curses, Sadie Fawkes, Hallow Eve, and more are about to begin at Saint Raphael's NOT so traditional school. First-years, or Noobies, start their first class...Scavenger Hunting. They must solve clues to find their next class as the adventure continues with more secrets. Join Mem MacCleary and her teammates in this fantasy adventure sequel and enjoy Saint Raphael's captivating world of special gifts and mysteries. You'll be protected with the help of The Lineman and the Cook.

At twelve years old, Adam Turner isn't scared of much. But when something goes Phloomp! in the middle of the night and he finds a furry beastie outside his bedroom door, Adam is surprised to say the least. The wee monster is a Senior Buzzie called Edmund. His problem - he can't scare kids any more! Back in his own land of Nomania, he risks being turned into a tree for his poor performance. Can Adam help . . . ? Adam and his towering, heroic school friend Hercules Horafiaris crash into Nomania, but the resident Buzzies get nasty. Then, when they're joined by fearlessly feisty Stephanie - who has an eye for our Herc - they get in deep trouble with some vicious trees. Does a grim future await the intrepid intruders?