Books with author Shannon A. Thompson

Fans of The Young Elites and Red Queen will love this newseries by best-selling author Shannon A. Thompson. When Daniel and Serena unite, their accidental relationship becomes the catalyst for a twelve-year war to continue. Exposing the twisted past of a corrupt city, Daniel, Serena, and everyone they know will come together to fight. But Serena has another battle. After a political rumor threatens their lives, Serena must leave her family and join the political front against her will. To survive apart, Daniel has to separate his love from his hatred and join forces with his worst memory to secure Vendona's war. But very few of them will survive to see the last day. Bad blood or human, a city will burn, snow will fall, and all will be united by catastrophic secrets and irrevocable tragedy.

It was supposed to be the best summer of her life…… until it wasn’t.Why did he have to rip the blinders of blissful ignorance off her eyes?Regina and her friends had it all planned. Lazy days lounging at the beach, long nights partying. Their grand last summer vacation before graduating college.When she catches up with an old friend, he tells her things she can’t believe. But there are signs around her… Did the government war mongers really do what he’s accusing them of?Her natural curiosity gets the upper hand, and Regina starts digging. What she finds is unsettling. Deep down inside of her, an urge is forming. It’s bound to change her world forever.Where ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ meets ‘To Hell and Back’ in the Florida summer heat, she finds her calling…You’ll adore this coming of age story, because everyone enjoys a tale of love and heartbreak with a good helping of honor, courage and commitment. Get it now.

Tell Me When I’m Dead is a gritty, pulse-pounding read that never loses its sense of humor, for an original and well-rounded work of zombie fiction.” — Self-Publishing Review“In this thrilling novel, Ramirez details an antihero’s struggles for family and love, and to find beauty in a world ruled by the dead.” — Readers’ Favorite“Chilling, pulse racing, and hugely compelling, Ramirez has brought something new to a popular genre.” — The BookbagNowhere is safe.Thanks to Holly, a beautiful, strong-willed woman, recovering alcoholic Dave Pulaski is getting his life back. Then, a plague decimates the town, turning its victims into shrieking flesh-eaters who hunt the living. Now Dave, Holly, and a band of soldiers must kill the living and the dead to survive. But Dave is this close to drinking again. A woman he cheated with—and no longer human—is after him. The hordes of undead are growing, and the beleaguered security forces are far outnumbered. Hell has arrived in Tres Marias.Tell Me When I’m Dead is the story of an antihero who must come to terms with all the mistakes of his life. Facing the most terrifying situation imaginable, Dave must decide whether to die drunk or stay alive and fight for those he cares about most. And strength alone won’t be enough—he’ll need faith.This series is for fans of gripping horror and riveting action.

From best-selling author Shannon A. Thompson comes an exciting new duology in the Bad Bloods universe.Fourteen-year-old Violet has been called many things: a bad blood, a survivor, an immortal…now she has a new name―citizen. But adjusting to a lawful life is not easy, especially when she must live under the rule of the same officers who justified the killings of her flock only eight months earlier.Segregation of bad bloods and humans is still in effect, and rebellious Violet steps into a school where she is not allowed. When the police get involved, things deteriorate quickly, sparking a new revolution at the wall separating the Highlands from the outskirts.That's when Caleb steps in. He might appear to be an average sixteen-year-old bad blood, but he has secrets, and Violet is determined to figure them out. Caleb knows who's attacking the wall and why, but his true identity remains a mystery―and how he relates to Violet could shake the threatened city to its very core.Together or not, a storm will form, a rally will start, and shocking truths will be revealed.

“Steven Ramirez has driven a stake into the brain of this genre and created something new that is definitely worth the effort, and demands a read from fans of zombie fiction.” — Self-Publishing Review“Dead Is All You Get is cunningly plotted, and the author uses suspense to deepen the quality of horror as he creates scenes that make the reader feel like something could go wrong at any moment.” — Readers’ Favorite“With Dead Is All You Get, it’s clear that Ramirez knows his readers will already be familiar with the world he’s created, so he’s able to really put the pedal to the metal, increasing the scope, tension, and drama of this story, and making for a read that is unputdownable.” — The BookbagIt wasn’t over. Not even close.After months of fighting the hordes of undead ravaging the town of Tres Marias, Dave Pulaski and his wife, Holly, catch a break when Black Dragon Security suddenly shows up to rescue them. But things are about to get worse. The virus is mutating, and the infected are getting smarter. Then, while struggling to protect Holly and those closest to him, Dave discovers the truth behind the contagion—a revelation that will drive him past the limits of faith and reason.Dead Is All You Get combines the best elements of horror, sci-fi, and apocalyptic fiction. It takes the reader on a relentless, tortured journey of survival that tests the strength of one man’s character and delves into the role faith plays when one is confronted by the worst kind of evil—the evil in humans.This series is for fans of gripping horror and riveting action.

Winner of a 2019 Best Indie Book Award (BIBA) in the Paranormal Fiction category.“Absorbing, well-paced, and suspenseful, The Girl in the Mirror is a pitch-perfect supernatural mystery with plenty of twists to keep readers guessing.” —IndieReader“A well-paced paranormal mystery that delivers chills, laughs, and romance all in one go, and gives the reader a heroine to root for. Ramirez delivers highly readable prose that is both funny and unnerving when it intends to be.” —The BookLife PrizeWhen you look in the mirror and see a ghost, that’s a bad day.While renovating an old house with her ex-husband, Sarah Greene finds a mirror that holds the spirit of a dead girl. As she learns more about the people who built Casa Abrigo—and about their demon-worshiping son—Sarah comes to believe the girl did not die a natural death, and she sets out to discover the truth. But prying into someone’s sketchy past can be risky, especially when it awakens dangerous dark forces.Sarah Greene has been communicating with ghosts since she was fifteen when her best friend died. At thirty-three, she still doesn’t understand why God has given her this “gift.” But with each new paranormal mystery, she feels she has no choice but to investigate, even when the underlying supernatural forces threaten to harm her.This series is for fans of nail-biting supernatural suspense.

“The brutally terse and matter-of-fact style of narration creates a constant mood within the story that is hard not to admire, and matches up with other masters of the thriller genre.” — Self-Publishing Review“I’ve read my fair share of zombie style books, and this one certainly stands up there with the best. It’s not your run-of-the-mill, mass-produced, zombie book; rather, it is intricately designed, well executed, imaginative, and plausible.” — Readers’ Favorite“Dave Pulaski is what makes this series so brilliant—a character Ramirez has drawn with great skill, who manages to be a sympathetic antihero, a troubled everyman, and an action lead all at once.” — The BookbagSave the girl. Don’t die.Dave Pulaski is headed to Los Angeles to kill Walt Freeman, the man responsible for the out-of-control human experiments that devastated his hometown of Tres Marias. But the mission goes sideways when Dave decides to rescue Sasha, a Russian girl who escaped Walt’s secret testing facility. Now, pursued by a ruthless, ex-military sociopath working for Walt and by scientifically engineered humans who flay their victims alive, chances are good that Dave will die before he can save the girl.Even The Dead Will Bleed is a dark, urban, sci-fi thriller—a nonstop horror train—that will deliver Dave to the brink of hell. Revenge is a powerful narcotic that can drive a man to do unspeakable things. But as Dave will learn, faith can give him the courage to face the darkness in himself without fear.This series is for fans of gripping horror and riveting action.

From best-selling author Shannon A. Thompson comes an exciting new duology in the Bad Bloods universe.Sixteen-year-old Caleb has been called many things: a patient, a musician, even a prostitute…now he has a new name―son. After his identity is uncovered, Caleb bands together with the family he once rejected in order to save the city of Vendona. But it won't be easy. Enemies wait around every corner―and so do harsh realities. With Violet and Kuthun by his side though, nothing seems impossible. As Vendona sits on the verge of an economic collapse and a massive hurricane threatens the city, Violet and Caleb must show its citizens how to overcome decades of hostility and division to save themselves.Standing or not, a sea will rage, a wall may fall, and all will depend on immortal pain and sacrifice.

“Part zombie slasher and part conspiracy thriller, Tell Me When I’m Dead is an adrenaline-infused series that doesn't let you come up air. Fronted by a compelling and deeply flawed protagonist, this trilogy is unique in the genre.” — Self-Publishing ReviewTELL ME WHEN I’M DEADWhen a plague decimates the town of Tres Marias, recovering alcoholic Dave Pulaski, his wife, Holly, and a band of soldiers must kill the living and the dead to survive. “Tell Me When I’m Dead is a gritty, pulse-pounding read that never loses its sense of humor, for an original and well-rounded work of zombie fiction.” — Self-Publishing ReviewDEAD IS ALL YOU GETFighting to protect his wife, Holly, from the hordes of undead, Dave Pulaski discovers the truth behind the contagion—a revelation that will drive him past the limits of faith and reason. “Steven Ramirez has driven a stake into the brain of this genre and created something new that is definitely worth the effort, and demands a read from fans of zombie fiction.” — Self-Publishing ReviewEVEN THE DEAD WILL BLEEDIn Los Angeles, Dave Pulaski is on a mission to rescue an innocent girl from a secret facility experimenting on humans and kill the man responsible. But he encounters dark forces that will deliver him to the brink of hell. “The brutally terse and matter-of-fact style of narration creates a constant mood within the story that is hard not to admire, and matches up with other masters of the thriller genre.” — Self-Publishing ReviewThis series is for fans of gripping horror and riveting action.

Can Ruby save her parents’ marriage? Maybe, with a little help.A year ago, Alan and Stacey Navarro separated, leaving their daughter, Ruby, to live with her mom and an over-caffeinated Shih Tzu. People split up all the time, and most kids might learn to deal. Not Ruby.A bright, funny fourteen-year-old who loves shoes and horror movies, Ruby is on an insane mission to get her parents back together. But she can’t do it alone.She needs her two best friends, a dog named Ed Wood, an arrogant filmmaker, a bizarre collection of actors–and a chainsaw-wielding movie killer. Yeah, it’ll be fine.Fans of Modern Family will do spit takes over this side-splitting joy ride of movies, food, and family relationships.What Reviewers Are Saying“In the form of Ruby, Ramirez imparts to readers all the confusion brought about by puberty; the emotional neediness camouflaged by sarcasm; the obsession and continuing frustration with boys; and the bonds female teenagers forge with one another.” —IndieReader“Whether your favorite form is surreal, tongue-in-cheek, word play or hysterical, you’ll find ample portions of each to keep you laughing. The pace is fast, told from several points of view, and full of surprises that make for an unforgettable read.” —Readers’ Favorite“The writing throughout the novel is sharp and smart, depicting the City of Angels like a key character, setting the stage for the plot to unravel, while also capturing some of the strangest sides of the film industry. Ruby is a precocious and fascinating narrator, and the supporting cast of friends, actors, and unexpected allies drive this novel forward.” —Self-Publishing Review

THE NEXT GREAT FANTASY SERIESAN ADVENTURE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILYPeter Pomperfield thought he was going to have a boring summer when he and his sister, Molly, are sent to spend the summer at their grandmother's house. The children soon discover, however, that things are not what they seem and find themselves in the middle a feud between gnomes and elves. When evil basement trolls attack the housd, Peter and Molly must end their own feud and convince the elves and gnomes to fight together in the “Battle for Grandma’s House” (Book One).The Peter Pomperfield series continues with “Siege of Fair Oak Elementary” (Book Two) and “War for Camp Willalacky” (Book Three). A prequel novella entitled “Journey of a Couch Gnome” is also available.