Books with author Stratton

ABOUT THE BOOK: It has been exactly one year since the incident at the Lynch house. The rumors and reported sightings of Loretta Sikes, who was buried in Asbury Cemetery a year ago, continue to mount. Greg and his friends race against time to find answers about the town's dark past. In the distance, he can hear the old church bell ringing, warning the residents of Plainridge that nighttime is close and to head for the safety of their homes. Evil has been unleashed upon the town. What they will discover will shock and horrify them. The goal is simple . . . survive the night and pray for daylight. **** ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Steve Stratton, the author of One October and Plainridge, received his degree in Business Administration from the University of Alabama and currently works in the banking industry. When he is not writing, he enjoys spending time with his family. Steve currently resides in Huntsville, Alabama.

A classic swashbuckling adventure for children aged 8+All is not well in the kingdom of Waldberg...The orphan Hans is desperate to escape his master, the grave robber Knobbe the Bent. The young countess Angela von Schwanenberg must rescue her parents from the mad archduke.But when fate flings them together, they find themselves on a daring quest, hurtling through haunted forests, racing down mountains in a coffin and sneaking along underground passageways with a travelling circus. And at every turn, the archduke's Necromancer is there to thwart their progress.Will Angela save her parents? Will Hans escape his past and find out who he truly is? Or will the evil Necromancer capture them first?

An epic adventure to save a kingdom from the evil Dream Witch for children aged 8+It is the age of the Great Dread. The Dream Witch wants the heart of Princess Alina. Until she has it none of the kingdom's children are safe. Alina's parents seek help from the Prince Leo of Pretonia and his uncle, the Duke of Fettwurst, but the treacherous duo seize their castle instead.Alina must defeat the Dream Witch, Prince Leo and his uncle. She makes a daring escape from her turret cell and races to the forest to take on the Dream Witch in her underground lair. Two friends are by her side: the peasant boy Milo and a curious talking mouse with a surprising past.Together they must face danger and fantastical adversaries to lift the Great Dread, save their families and rescue a kingdom.

Mark Cutter is now an orphan. Someday, he wants to become a cop like his father. When he finds that a drug dealing murderer works right next door, Mark and his friends set out to catch the bad guys. But it won't be easy. A nutty aunt and rude cousins hinder them. But raw courage can't be stopped. In this exciting story, Mark Cutter will discover the courage he's had all along while facing dangers at every turn.

"Wherever you are . . . I'm coming to get you. I'm going to bring you home."Chanda has been dreaming of civil war, lost children, and rivers of blood. Suddenly the dream is real. Rebel soldiers brutally attack her family's village and kidnap her brother and sister. Risking their lives, Chanda and a troubled young tracker must pursue the rebels through the unforgiving bush to save her family.

Leslie can’t seem to avoid trouble, whether it’s at school or at home. Just as life seems at its lowest, Jason McCready, the exceedingly cool new guy at school, enters her life. Now Leslie is the envy of all the girls. But Jason’s appearance is deceiving—he is determined to control every aspect of Leslie’s life and he begins terrorizing her in unimaginable ways. When a substitute teacher reads the private English-class journal in which Leslie reveals Jason’s abuse, Leslie is suddenly forced into hard choices and terrifying action to take back her life. Updated to reflect the contemporary world of the Internet, cell phones and text messaging, Leslie’s Journal is a suspenseful, fast-paced story about love, friendship and what it means to stand up for yourself.

Curious and charmingRambunctious and sillyShy and sweetNo matter what type he is, a little boy is something to celebrate!--and this book is the perfect keepsake to remind them just how special they are. With songs, poems, lullabies, rhymes, and games, this timeless treasury celebrates all things. From Little Jack Horner to Pick-Up Sticks--these time-honored traditions will create unforgettable memories for every kind of little boy for years to come.

Everyone knows the legend of Saint Nicholas and his many helpers at the North Pole. With the assistance of his happy elves, Santa Claus delivers gifts to waiting children around the world on Christmas Day.But why (and when) did Santa Claus decide to bring such joy to children’s lives? And where do his elves come from? Find out in this magical holiday adventure!The year is AD 342, and Christmas (at least as we know it) has not yet been invented. That all changes when what looks like a shooting star appears above ancient Turkey. Turns out it isn’t a star at all but a crashing spaceship!The spaceship is filled with aliens from a distant planet who fled through a wormhole to escape the monstrous creatures who have taken over their home planet. These gentle aliens are now lost in a strange world.After the kindhearted Saint Nicholas rescues them from their crash site, they set off on an adventure that will take them from central Asia to the heart of modern Christmas. When Santa meets science, miracles begin happening around the world.This original Christmas story, inspired by the author’s own children, will surprise and delight you!