Books with author Shaye Reynolds

Teenager Michelle Anderson disappears and the police detective carelessly writes her off as a runaway. Twenty years later S. R. Reynolds connects the dots and finds herself caught up in a real-life drama. Justice can come in many forms. When the girl went missing in 1987, Reynolds, then a clinical social worker, warned the DA and police that the case was being mishandled. Michelle's classmates and her mother were unanimous in saying she had no reason to run away. A decade later, after having moved from Knoxville, Tennessee to another state, Reynolds learns from a cold case TV show that Michelle’s skeletal remains had been found two years after she went missing.Through a coincidental meet-up with her former professor, famed forensic anthropologist Dr. William (Bill) Bass, who had been interviewed on the TV program and who is the founder of the University of Tennessee's Body Farm, Reynolds's curiosity suddenly becomes a commitment when Bass offers to send her his files. It begins a saga in which she travels extensively to seek out and meet with surviving victims, the murdered girl’s mother, and former police and FBI investigators who worked on the case after the girl’s remains had been found. As Reynolds presses neglected pieces of the puzzle into place, she unearths a string of brutal kidnappings and rapes across the South, crimes that span decades. Patterns appear and all evidence points to one man: convicted sex offender Larry Lee Smith. But Larry Lee is about to be released from a Georgia prison where he is serving time for a related crime—a similar transaction. We find that prison means nothing more to Larry Lee than waiting until he can repeat his actions.During the seven years of pursuing this case, Reynolds joins with the victims and the mother to form The Band of Sisters to seek Justice for Michelle. As a result, the police department reopens the long cold-case. A savvy prosecutor enters the scene as they join together in this true life saga.Similar Transactions is the recipient of the eLit Gold Award for True Crime, IAN True Crime Book of the Year, and is among the top five books named The Best of Everything Nonfiction by author, critic, and screenwriter Emilio Corsetti III.

Whats that rattling sound? Its a rattlesnake. Readers will love exploring the world of this venomous predator. With a focus on hunting, this book also introduces readers to the rattlesnakes anatomy, life cycle, and behavior, as well as its amazing snake senses. Engaging text meets brilliant color photographs to provide a thrilling reading experience for readers. Freaky facts about rattlesnakes are sure to grab the interest of animal lovers and thrill seekers alike.

Whats that rattling sound? Its a rattlesnake. Readers will love exploring the world of this venomous predator. With a focus on hunting, this book also introduces readers to the rattlesnakes anatomy, life cycle, and behavior, as well as its amazing snake senses. Engaging text meets brilliant color photographs to provide a thrilling reading experience for readers. Freaky facts about rattlesnakes are sure to grab the interest of animal lovers and thrill seekers alike.

At the Church of Fire and Brimstone and Gods Almighty Baptizing Wind, Grandpa Herman makes the rules for everyone, and everyone obeys, or else. Try as she might, Ninah hasn't succeeded in resisting temptation her prayer partner, James and finds herself pregnant. She fears the wrath of Grandpa Herman, the congregation and of God Himself. But the events that follow show Ninah that Gods ways are more mysterious than even Grandpa Herman understands.

Teenager Michelle Anderson disappears and the police detective carelessly writes her off as a runaway. Twenty years later S. R. Reynolds connects the dots and finds herself caught up in a real-life drama. Justice can come in many forms. When the girl went missing in 1987, Reynolds, then a clinical social worker, warned the DA and police that the case was being mishandled. Michelle's classmates and her mother were unanimous in saying she had no reason to run away. A decade later, after having moved from Knoxville, Tennessee to another state, Reynolds learns from a cold case TV program that Michelle’s skeletal remains had been found two years after she went missing.Through a synchronistic meet-up with her former professor, famed forensic anthropologist Dr. William (Bill) Bass, who had been interviewed on the TV program and who is the founder of the University of Tennessee's Body Farm, Reynolds's curiosity suddenly becomes a commitment when Bass offers to send her his files. It begins a saga in which she travels extensively to seek out and meet with surviving victims, the murdered girl’s mother, and former police and FBI investigators who worked on the case after the girl’s remains had been found. As Reynolds presses neglected pieces of the puzzle into place, she unearths a string of brutal kidnappings and rapes across the South, crimes that span decades. A picture forms and patterns appear. All evidence points to one man: convicted sex offender Larry Lee Smith. But Larry Lee is about to be released from a Georgia prison where he is serving time for a related crime—a similar transaction. We find that prison means nothing more to Larry Lee than waiting until he can repeat his actions.During the seven years of pursuing this case, Reynolds joins with the former victims and the mother to form The Band of Sisters to seek Justice for Michelle's murder. As a result, the police department reopens the long cold-case of Michelle Anderson’s murder. A savvy prosecutor enters the scene as they join together in this true life saga.Similar Transactions is the recipient of the eLit Gold Award for True Crime, IAN True Crime Book of the Year, and is among the top five books named The Best of Everything Nonfiction by author, critic, and screenwriter Emilio Corsetti III.

Readers will delight in this fast-paced and exciting book about tiger sharks. These sharks are hungry hunters and scavengers, and are the biggest threat to humans next to great whites. This book will provide readers with a deep understanding of tiger shark anatomy, habitat, and behavior, as well as their indiscriminate appetite. High-interest text is paired with vivid images to keep readers attention. A fascinating, fact-filled graphic organizer about tiger sharks concludes the book, bringing readers face-to-face with this amazing ocean predator.

The concept of life cycles can be a difficult one for young readers to comprehend. This book brings the concept to life in a dynamic and fun way. Readers will delight as they follow a familiar animal—the chicken—on its life journey, as it grows from an egg, to a chick, to a juvenile chicken, and finally an adult. Bright photographs and straightforward text help readers gain an understanding of the concept of life cycles. A graphic organizer depicting the chicken’s life cycle concludes the book, giving the reader an accessible and memorable learning experience.

Volcanic eruptions happen both over land and underwater. This book introduces readers to the science behind volcanoes. How do they form? Why do they erupt? What are the consequences of a volcanic eruption? Readers will find all the answers and more in this detailed earth science guide. Photographs of famous volcanoes will transport readers around the world and give them an up-close look at these volatile openings in Earths surface.

Volcanic eruptions happen both over land and underwater. This book introduces readers to the science behind volcanoes. How do they form? Why do they erupt? What are the consequences of a volcanic eruption? Readers will find all the answers and more in this detailed earth science guide. Photographs of famous volcanoes will transport readers around the world and give them an up-close look at these volatile openings in Earths surface.