Books with author Scott Williams

Kidnapped and brainwashed by a terrifying vampire enemy, Charlotte faces insurmountable odds as she struggles to deal with her new reality.Abducted by her nemesis Archangelo and the Drâghici Consiliului, Charlotte Duncan wrestles with a new reality after being brainwashed and detained for months. Beset with challenges seemingly impossible to overcome, Charlotte must believe in her abilities more than ever before.The riveting finale in D.S. Williams’ paranormal romance series, Knowledge Protects unfolds a new ordeal as Fae Queen Aethelwine joins forces with Charlotte’s enemies, changing the tide of war. Wrestling with issues of trust at a time when she most needs those closest to her, will Charlotte succeed in her final fight to save those who depend on her?

In book three of the Nememiah Chronicles series, Charlotte Duncan begins to master her gifts – but when she confronts her nemesis, will she be strong enough to face him?After managing to rescue her friends, Charlotte finds herself in love with two very different men – vampire Lucas Tine and werewolf Conal Tremaine. As she struggles with her emotions, a dangerous group of supernaturals reveal sinister plans – leaving Charlotte no time to deal with the repercussions of her choices.An engaging paranormal romance, Knowledge Hurts follows Charlotte’s attempts to prevent the Drâghici Consiliului from achieving their goal of control over all supernatural creatures. Pursued as the object of half-angel half-vampire Archangelo’s obsession, Charlotte must face deadly enemies – but will she manage to save the people she loves?

Becoming a real boy was just the beginning.Since he changed, Pino has struggled to live a quiet life with his father Gepetto. But a boy who used to be a wooden puppet doesn’t fit in well with the other villagers. When Pino creates a replica of his Gepetto’s late wife and brings it to life, the two are chased out of their village by an angry mob demanding the resurrection of their own loved ones. On the run with a dying Gepetto, Pino must face a world that would seek to use—and misuse—him for his powers. And when Pino discovers that his abilities are slowly transforming him back into a puppet, he faces a choice: strike a deal with those who only want to use him, or stand up for who he really is.

You don't have to be tall to be a giant.They meet on a rainy night, penniless and alone, both of them without a friend in the world. He's a disgraced, down-on-his luck giant, short for his kind, banished forever from his tribe. He just wants to be left alone -- and pity the poor person who annoys him. She's a stubborn human girl whose mother has been kidnapped by a evil dictator -- and she's determined to get her back. No matter how long it takes. No matter who gets in her way.Together they take on an empire.*****Grade 4-9; In this intriguing fantasy about two outcasts on a remarkable journey, Carter offers up a riveting adventure that should appeal to fans of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series or Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson books. Although this book stands on its own, readers may want also want to try Carter's first foray into his Lost Lands of Rymadoon series, Drawing a Dark Way.SCOTT WILLIAM CARTER's first novel, The Last Great Getaway of the Water Balloon Boys, was hailed by Publishers Weekly as a "touching and impressive debut" and won the prestigious 2011 Oregon Book Award for Young Adult Literature. His fantasy from Simon and Schuster, Wooden Bones, chronicling the untold story of Pinocchio, is due out in the summer of 2012. His short stories have appeared in dozens of popular magazines and anthologies.Praise for Other Works by Scott William Carter:"...touching and impressive...Carter's writing is on target." -- Publishers Weekly"...compelling...good choice for reluctant readers..." -- School Library Journal

Finn is the only surviving victim of the Chicago Heart Ripper. Struggling to come to terms with what happened, she fights against the amnesia that prevents her from identifying the serial killer.Caleb Sheppard is determined to protect Finn. He suspects that there is more to the prolific serial killer than meets the eye; why did he leave Finn alive?With the Ripper on their heels, they race against time to retrieve Finn's memories, keep her out of the murderer's clutches, and discover the secrets of his identity.What Finn does not realize is that Caleb is hiding secrets of his own – some of which she might not be able to accept.Praise from readers:★★★★★ - "The writing is exquisite and the characters are well developed and complex. The story of the Ripper satisfied my need for suspense while Finn and those who were trying to protect her, touched my heart. Well done."★★★★★ - "A must-read if you like well-developed characters, smart plots, great writing and smoldering romance."★★★★★ - "This book kept me captivated from the first paragraph on. I loved the writing style, the plot and the colorful cast of characters. Everything about this book is out of the box and makes for a riveting read."

In the fourth book in the Nememiah Chronicles, Charlotte fights to move forward in her war against the Vampire Council – but are her endeavors enough to ensure that she is the one that survives?When a grave tragedy sends Charlotte Duncan reeling, she struggles to find her way forward while dealing with the pain of loss. With the war against nemesis Archangelo and the Drâghici Consiliului, Charlotte must protect the asylum-seekers flocking to Zaen – in the face of the knowledge that she may not survive.A fast-paced paranormal romance, The Knowledge of Love follows the twists and turns in Charlotte’s journey to end the reign of terror brought on by her enemies. As she persists in the fight, she receives unexpected aid and discovers that despite the gravity of her loss, she’s been left with a precious gift – but will it be enough to ensure that she is the Nememiah’s Child to survive?

Ten-year-old Dale yearns for his father’s love. Although smaller than the other kids and afraid of getting hurt, Dale tries out for Pee-Wee Football in hopes of winning his father’s approval. He makes the team and in his first game catches the winning touchdown, yet Dale still doesn’t get what he longs for the most: To hear his father say “I love you.”“I Know My Dad Loves Me” explores the desire all boys have to know their fathers love them, and the struggle fathers experience in expressing that love. Through persistent questioning and the emotional toll of his grandfather’s death, Dale tries to get his father to say “I love you” before it’s too late.

Pygo is a very determined penguin who solves the mystery of who melted his ice. Working with children, Pygo helps make the world a better place for people and penguins in the climate change era. This book is a great way to introduce young children to the importance of protecting the environment and the challenges of global warming, while empowering them to be part of the solution!

While bullies are beating up Charlie, his ex–bestfriend Jake pulls up in a bright red ’67 Mustang—the principal’s car—and tells him to get in. It’s a choice between a broken nose and the risk of a lifetime, and Charlie, a self-described straight-A student and grade-A geek, decides to take a chance. Now the two teens are on a mission to find Charlie’s absent father and avoid arrest for car theft. An eventful journey puts Charlie in the middle of a court case 1,000 miles from home. And in the courtroom, he will have to make the ultimate choice of his life.

For Dr. Henry Jones Jr., impossible odds and death-defying escapes are all in a day's work, but when rumors of an ancient artifact of unthinkable power prove to be more than simply legend, Hitler's legions of evil redouble their efforts to destroy the do-good Professor Jones before he foils their ambitions for global domination once again! Spotlight editions are printed on high-quality paper and with reinforced library bindings specifically printed for the library market. Grades 6-12.