Books with author Russell Lee

What if you could save those hanged for witchcraft in 1692—but you had to bargain your own soul to do it? November Atwood has spent the first thirteen years of her life in privilege. But, this year is different. Her parents decide it’s time for her to spend the school year with her two aunts and twin cousins in Danvers, Massachusetts—an “ordinary” family. What starts off as a dull introduction to family life in the burbs soon becomes anything but ordinary when the cousins find an ancient box buried neath the roots of a withered tree in the shadows of the abandoned Danvers Asylum for the Insane. Clues on a weathered vellum document lead the trio into the tunnels beneath the moldering asylum where they encounter Hob, the keeper of The Rings, a portal that will transport them back in time to 1701 Salem Village where November learns she is the “Predicted One,” the one foretold to bring to an end the diabolical bargain signed in blood more than 300 years in the past. And where she will meet Thomas Parris, the sixteen year old son of Samuel Parris—crafter of The Bargain. November and Thomas are destined to forge a link that spans time, but first she must overcome both fear and physical challenge to confront the demon Astaroth, the embodiment of corruption itself and wager her very soul to bring an end The Bargain of Witches.

A trip to Morocco in North Africa, a mysterious dancing girl, a tall, dead eyed stranger and a missing lucky charm. When Crystal offered to help Sheena, little did she realize how difficult it was going to be to carry out her strange request.Relentless in her pursuit of helping the dancing girl and learning the secret of the lucky charm, Crystal stumbles into a war of of lies and deception that takes the amateur teen sleuth and her friends on a journey of mystery and danger. With high speed pursuits, scimitar wielding henchmen on their tails and dead eyed stranger trying to kill them, Crystal and friends will have to up their game to leave this mystery in Africa alive.

As a fresh journalist graduate from New Zealand, it was a given that I was excited to land my first job in Sydney, Australia. However, the move across the Tasman was not as easy as I initially thought. This story is about the challenges I faced as I tried to settle in a new city. From being trapped in an Asian beauty salon, to living with a promiscuous old man who I regularly chauffeured around in a vintage Rolls Royce, there was never a dull moment in the land Down Under.

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.

Sam is an inquisitive Border collie puppy who feels that life would be better if he were one of the other animals on the farm. Sam tries to fulfill the roles of the other animals but, of course, is unsuccessful in his search for greener pastures. By the end of the book, he learns he already exists in green pastures. The Farm Puppy will draw the reader into Sam's world through the detailed illustrations as well as the story. They will be able to identify with his desire to explore the lives of others and feel satisfaction when he understands that he is just the way he needs to be. 'The Farm Puppy is a delightful story that will appeal to most young children. What child hasn't wanted to be someone else? The charming illustrations bring the story to life as Sam continues his journey in search of himself.' Helen Hamilton, Former Elementary School Principal