Books with author William Hickey

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Shy Scooter Keyshawn, the judge's grandson, is looking for new friends and excitement. The minister's daring daughter, Kristie Candel, seeks forbidden thrills. Along with the sheriff's meek son, Paul Knight, and his beautiful but haughty sister, Racquel, they join the GRAVEYARD ARMADILLOS. Under the thumb of the cool and conniving Garrett Brashear, the principal's son, they plan on raising hell.After thirty years of making Hollywood horror movies, Marcus Chandler returned to the small Texas town and the Pickup Ranch--a farm surrounded by a metal fence of half-buried trucks. Chandler had always been strange: but now he'd been eternally banished to the darkness. Soon after Chandler's arrival, his parents suddenly died. Then children disappeared. Fear spread like wildfire. Finally, blood-drained bodies appeared. Now some whisper The word . . .VAMPIRE.Garrett believes he knows Chandler's darkest secret. To join the Graveyard Armadillos, Scooter and Kristie must prove that Chandler is one of the legion of the undead. But when the gang members inexplicably disappear one by one, and Garrett seems possessed. Scooter, Kristie and Paul are besieged by an ever-changing face of evil. Does Gunstock hide more than one creature of the night?

Prey of the Spirit Bear is a gripping young adult adventure set in America's National Parks where Native American legends and old world monsters roam the lands. The story follows the investigations into strange sightings, raven deaths, and a mysterious crystal skull by a National Parks junior ranger, a Boy Scout, and a reluctant gamer of mixed heritage with blood ties to Native American spirit beasts. The Old World collides with the New where stone arches, caves, and natural bridges connect the realm of Above with that of below. The trio must rediscover lost secrets and stops an ancient threat before monsters are unleashed into the civilized world.National Parks visited include Arches, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, Devils Tower, and Great Smoky Mountains. The book includes compelling pen and ink drawings at each chapter heading inspired by southwestern art and landscapes to visually enhance the story. Prey of the Spirit Bear reads swiftly at 384 pages.Prey of the Spirit Bear was recognized by Great Northwest Book Festival 2013 with honorable mention in the teen category and recommended reading.

The Vampire Hunters is a dark and frightening tale about friendships where the face of evil is ever-changing and found in unexpected places. The author applied his experience at scaring adults in Dawn of the Vampire and Vampire Kiss and applied it to unnerve a younger audience. For so many people, image and appearance is important, so books are judged by their cover, not the writing within. That thought inspired this story about a gang of teenagers trying to prove that a strange old man who can't bear the sunlight is actually a vampire terrorizing their town. This burden of proof is put upon the newest members of the group as part of their initiation. As their investigation progresses, alliances within the group change and members disappear, drawn over to the dark side.

The Vampire Hunters is a dark and frightening tale about friendships where the face of evil is ever-changing and found in unexpected places. A gang of teenagers trying to prove that a strange old man who can't bear the sunlight is actually a vampire terrorizing their town. This burden of proof is put upon the newest members of the group as part of their initiation. As their investigation progresses, alliances within the group change and members disappear, drawn over to the dark side.

What’s wrong with Spirit Bear? Who is slaughtering ravens? Why are stone arches fracturing? And where are strange animals and monsters—ogres, tricksters, and thunderbirds—coming from to prowl our National Parks? A gamer skinwalker of mixed heritage, a National Park junior ranger, and a Boy Scout extraordinaire must discover the truth and stop an ancient threat before they become prey of the Spirit Bear.

"My master is the second oldest vampire in the world," she said. "He's more powerful than you can imagine."Like how powerful?"Like a God. Like that powerful."I don't believe in God."She smiled at him again, and this time Jamie saw the white fangs below her upper lip, and he shivered."You should," she said. "You really should."When Jamie Carpenter's mother is kidnapped by strange creatures, he finds himself dragged into Department 19, the government's most secret agency.Fortunately for Jamie, Department 19 can provide the tools he needs to find his mother, and to kill the vampires who want him dead. But unfortunately for everyone, something much older is stirring, something even Department 19 can't stand up against...Age 13+