Books with author X Clark

A mystery that offers “a gripping and richly atmospheric glimpse into the literal underworld of Victorian England—the labyrinthine London sewer system” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Clare Clark’s critically acclaimed The Great Stink “reeks of talent” as it vividly brings to life the dark and mysterious underworld of Victorian London (The Washington Post Book World). Set in 1855, it tells the story of William May, an engineer who has returned home to London from the horrors of the Crimean War. When he secures a job trans­forming the city’s sewer system, he believes that he will be able to find salvation in the subterranean world beneath the city. But the peace of the tunnels is shattered by a murder, and William is implicated as the killer. Could he truly have committed the crime? How will he bring the truth above ground? With richly atmospheric prose, The Great Stink combines fact and fiction to transport readers into London’s putrid past, and marks the debut of a remarkably talented writer in the tradition of the very best historical novelists. “A crackerjack historical novel that combines the creepy intrigue of Caleb Carr, the sensory overload of Peter Ackroyd and the academic curiosity of A. S. Byatt.” —Los Angeles Times

Somewhere between blurred boundaries of real and imagined worlds, a newly orphaned girl loses her beloved dog while searching for her magician grandfather. But her search extends too far into a land where time is frozen and she is forced to navigate a ruthless haunt of Norse mythological outcasts. Unless she accepts help from a misanthropic mask maker and Crazy Dog Man-the town misfit, she too is in danger of vanishing.

Somewhere between blurred boundaries of real and imagined worlds, a newly orphaned girl loses her beloved dog while searching for her magician grandfather. But her search extends too far into a land where time is frozen and she is forced to navigate a ruthless haunt of Norse mythological outcasts. Unless she accepts help from a misanthropic mask maker and Crazy Dog Man-the town misfit, she too is in danger of vanishing.

This book is perfect for the young and aspiring Olympians. They will find a glimpse into the world of the different olympic sports, hopefully sparking interest in trying sports that they never tried before. The beautiful, yet simple depictions with bright colors of each sport will keep young early readers engaged until the end. As a bonus there is Olympic trivia after the main story.

It is 1855, and engineer William May has returned home to his beloved wife from the battlefields of the Crimea. He secures a job transforming London's sewer system and begins to lay his ghosts to rest. Above ground, his work is increasingly compromised by corruption, and cholera epidemics threaten the city. But it is only when the peace of the tunnels is shattered by murder that William loses his tenuous hold on sanity. Implicated in the crime, plagued by visions and nightmares, even he is not sure of his innocence. Long Arm Tom, who scavenges for valuables in the subterranean world of the sewers and cares for nothing and no one but his dog, Lady, is William's only hope of salvation. Will he bring the truth to light? With extraordinarily vivid characters and unflinching prose that recall Year of Wonders and The Dress Lodger, The Great Stink marks the debut of an outstandingly talented writer in the tradition of the best historical novelists.

Clare Clark’s critically acclaimed The Great Stink “reeks of talent” (The Washington Post Book World) as it vividly brings to life the dark and mysterious underworld of Victorian London. Set in 1855, it tells the story of William May, an engineer who has returned home to London from the horrors of the Crimean War. When he secures a job trans­forming the city’s sewer system, he believes that he will be able to find salvation in the subterranean world beneath the city. But the peace of the tunnels is shattered by a murder, and William is implicated as the killer. Could he truly have committed the crime? How will he bring the truth above-ground? With richly atmospheric prose, The Great Stink combines fact and fiction to transport readers into London’s putrid past, and marks the debut of a remarkably talented writer in the tradition of the very best historical novelists.

Thirteen-year-old Kasey Madrid finally has the freedom she's always wanted. Instead of putting up with sitters or camps, she can spend the summer home alone in their "new" house. Never mind that the house is a creepy old place built in the nineteenth century. The creep factor skyrockets when Kasey meets a nineteenth-century girl named Lizzie Bellows in the basement. It takes some time for Lizzie to convince Kasey she's not a ghost, though neither girl understands why they can see each other when they live 120 years apart. The difference in their worlds doesn't stop the two from becoming fast friends. Lizzie's life isn't easy though. In her time, her parents died in a fire many believe Lizzie started herself. As the summer passes and Kasey learns more about her own past, she is shocked to discover Lizzie is part of a terrible Madrid family secret. It's up to Kasey to go back to Lizzie's world to unlock the secret and clear Lizzie's name.

In a simpler time, somewhere between elementary and high school, young Johnny invites us inside the past year of his life. His experiences seem to exist in the gaps between fiction and reality. In the beginning, he promises every word to be completely true. We find, as we progress through “Across the Lunchroom”, that, even if Johnny believes it all, much of his stories are rather far stretched. From beginning to ending, this book weaves a unique tale; though each story can be enjoyed as stand-alone pieces if chosen to do so. J. Fredrick Clark's first collection of poetry is as entertaining as it is enlightening, and it can be enjoyed by all age ranges.