Books with author S.R. Taylor

"A breath lingers. It swallows deep. A satisfied smile returning to sleep. A morning ritual not undone for a hundred years has kept pacified The Great One. Her brimstone breath buried under darkness. Powerful majesty tempered by sloth and sacrifice. Worshipped and feared by the few who know of her, a world unaware strewn about.But if she were to wake…If she were to stir…"Lisa and Kari Williams have grown up affluent in the magical city of Adayr, but when they uncover a terrible hidden evil they are forced to make a decision: remain quiet and enjoy their idyllic lives, or try to change the world...and risk losing everything.S. Taylor's debut fantasy novella is 19,000 words of magic, mystery, betrayal, hope, and humour!'The Destiny Thief' introduces us to a world of magic, hopes, dreams, darkness, beautiful cities, dark forests, and the people who must live in such places. From the wealthiest landowners and bravest heroes, to the poorest beggars lining mud-filled streets, all are striving to make their stories famous. But only a few can be heard above the clattering noise of life, and fewer still can take the reins and guide destiny itself.Take hold of destiny, and pick up S. Taylor's debut novella today!

There’s been talk about a ghostly boy appearing in the Long Island town of Oyster Bay. When two brothers and their two cousins go searching for the ghost at the historic Raynham Hall, they stumble upon not one but two apparitions. They also find something even more unbelievable—a portal to the past. The brothers approach Grandpa George, who reveals his knowledge of the otherworldly beings. This starts a chain reaction of supernatural events unfolding. Grandpa George explains about a battle through time fought between malevolent forces that want to alter history and those who aim to protect it. With the advice of Grandpa George, the children vow to save history from being changed for the worse. They step back in time, to embark on an adventure during the days of the Revolutionary War. As they familiarize themselves with a whole other way of life, they are put to the test. While on their journey, the children encounter dangerous characters and situations, but they also meet new friends who help in their quest. As time runs out, it is solely up to them to protect the past to keep life in the present intact.

There’s been talk about a ghostly boy appearing in the Long Island town of Oyster Bay. When two brothers and their two cousins go searching for the ghost at the historic Raynham Hall, they stumble upon not one but two apparitions. They also find something even more unbelievable—a portal to the past. The brothers approach Grandpa George, who reveals his knowledge of the otherworldly beings. This starts a chain reaction of supernatural events unfolding. Grandpa George explains about a battle through time fought between malevolent forces that want to alter history and those who aim to protect it. With the advice of Grandpa George, the children vow to save history from being changed for the worse. They step back in time, to embark on an adventure during the days of the Revolutionary War. As they familiarize themselves with a whole other way of life, they are put to the test. While on their journey, the children encounter dangerous characters and situations, but they also meet new friends who help in their quest. As time runs out, it is solely up to them to protect the past to keep life in the present intact.

For readers of Marieke Nijkamp's This Is Where It Ends and Jennifer Brown’s Hate List, Gunpoint of View is a harrowing, poignant tale of three teens’ experiences leading up to a planned school shooting. The year is 1998. Bill Clinton is the president. You’re either Team Backstreet Boys or Team NSYNC. Furbies are all the rage. Deadly school shootings are practically unheard of. And other than your dope, new Nokia 6120 cell phone, beeping your friend is the easiest way to see if they want to hit up Blockbuster later. Life is simple and innocent.Until Dustin and his best friend, Ryan, decide to avenge the years-worth of emotional agony, shame, and physical pain they’ve suffered at the hands of Callahan High’s most supreme jocks and bullies. All-around athlete Joshua isn’t one of the “bad ones”, but a grim discovery leads him to believe that being a bystander to the torture has led him to face his karma. Meanwhile, Samiya lives to fight the power, embrace her black culture, and be an advocate for those who struggle to find their voice at Callahan. She never thought a person existed who was unsavable—until she took on the challenge of helping Dustin find the light.Is the light enough to stop the disturbing darkness that’s about to be let loose?

Sadie lives with her little mummy and her little puppy Winnie, she has a little granny and lives next door to a little old lady who knows everything worth knowing.In 60 new stories and rhymes you'll join Sadie in a year of little adventures with friends such as Betsy Cross, who is often so loud you've probably already heard her!Sadie starts the school year believing that there won't be much fun in growing-up, but how will she feel by the end of the book?Although unique, Sadie may remind you of a little girl that you might know...

A mystical, magical, touching short read for fans of Urban Fantasy, Stephen King and shows like The Twilight Zone. Also published in the Nov. 2, 2018 issue of THE LADY MAGAZINE, London, England.************ A MOVING, SHORT READ THAT WILL TOUCH YOUR HEART! *************Little Adam Matheson isn't like other kids he knows -- he's never been able to walk, run, play and even travel. However, more than anything, he yearns to see snow falling, to feel it on his skin and scoop it with his hands. For quite a while, he's been regularly visited by someone who teaches and shows him things most people in the world are not privy to, and his sister, Isabella, although she thinks his stories are nothing more than fairy tales or wishful thinking, lends him an attentive ear each time. Something remarkable ultimately occurs which changes their little family's life forever. But the question is: Is it a good thing or is it an event laden with regret?

Sadie may seem like any other little girl, but like any other little girl, Sadie is absolutely individual, and along with her little puppy, Winnie, by her side - her curiosity quite rightly gets the better of her as she explores and experiences the world around her.In her own individual style she will take you on a journey through 35 of her very own stories.Like every little girl should, Sadie doesn't quite understand the strange idea of becoming 'a grown-up', she has much better things to enjoy - just as you will too when you join Sadie and her never-ending curiosity.