Books with author Sue Barclay

Feeling lost, and out of place in her planned, boring lifestyle; seventeen year old, Lauren beings to search for an alternate way to live life. Luck is on her side; Dean Thorne – notorious, neighborhood bad boy, with superstar good looks approaches her and to her surprise - wants to hang out. Willing to ignore his reputation as a thug and quite the ladies’ man, she takes his lead for a night that she will never forget. He shows her the dark side of Detroit, the parts where even the police fear to come. Wild parties, alcohol and gangs start to make her head spin. Her friends and family warn her away from him, but she is the only one who knows what is good for her. Will she find what she is looking for? Is Dean a safe escape or will he lead her down a path of self-destruction?

Since 1960, children of all ages have been fascinated by comic book ads featuring the alluring and mysterious beings known as Sea-Monkeys. Now the Sea-Monkey Lady tells everything you wanted to know, but were afraid to ask. Susan Barclay, a.k.a. the Sea-Monkey Lady, has dedicated her life and her web site to dispersing knowledge about Sea-Monkeys. Since 1992, the Sea-Monkey Lady has been entertaining visitors to the award winning web site as she educated them about these popular "Instant Pets." Now thanks to "The Ultimate Guide to Sea-Monkeys," you can benefit from Barclay's years of knowledge and experience (as well as her honorary Doctorate of the Denizens of the Deep from the Crustacean College of Sea-Monkey Knowledge). Paperback, 7" x 5.5", glossy cover, 184 pages

Like most seventeen-year-old girls, Lauren is unsure what path she wants to take in life. Living on the wealthy side of town, and always being the ‘good girl’, is getting quite boring. Fate must be on her side. One afternoon by chance, she meets the notorious neighborhood bad boy – Dean Thorne. Ignoring his reputation as a criminal, gang leader, and a ladies man, Lauren ventures off with him to the other side of town. Apart from his bulging muscles, wide smile and hypnotic ways, she feels there is more to him. Determined to not give up on a possible relationship, so easily. Dean is able to offer Lauren, a more thrilling way of life - away from her boring neighborhood and neglecting parents. He introduces her to new things, a new way of living and how simple rebellious situations can fill you with such a thrilling rush. Friends warn her away from him and the people he associates with, but she ignores them. Wanting and knowing that there is more to him than what has been rumored. Will Dean be Lauren's escape? Or will Dean lead her down a path of self-destruction?