Books published by publisher Argosy Press

You need godly powers to catch a time lord...For his newest assignment, Bernie is sent to Planet Flo to investigate a disruption in the manufacture of a glowing powder the gods want for their world. Bernie must convince the mine owner to reopen the mines, but as he travels to and from the world, every visit gets stranger. The people he’s negotiating with keep forgetting who he is. Their society is becoming unrecognizable, and their technology is advancing at an alarming rate.Bernie’s job is becoming impossible. An unknown force is undoing his work and propelling the people of Flo towards a dark future. If the gods don’t get their glowing powder, they will wipe out the entire civilization and repopulate the planet with another species, one more capable of producing the dust they want.The only way Bernie can save the people is to stop the entity that’s undermining his efforts. But Bernie has no idea who or what it is. Could it be a threat from another universe? Could it be a new species evolving on the planet? How do you fight an enemy with the power to manipulate time?As the fourth installment of the epic fantasy series, Bernie and the Time Lords packs the same amount of humor and wit while amping up the mystery, plot twists, and adventure.Grab your copy now and join our young god as he faces off against his most powerful opponents yet - the masters of time.****************The Universe Builder series has won 17 national and international awards for excellence.

Even gods were young once...Not long ago, a young girl disappeared, and all of God Town feared for her life. After extensive searches, little Emily could not be found. Only the woods remained to be searched - but that was a problem. Godly powers do not extend beyond the edge of town, and no gods were willing to venture there - not even to save the young girl's life.Armed with nothing but courage and a magic stick, Bernie and his friends, Suzie and Lenny, enter a dark world filled with terrifying monsters. It will take a miracle of godly proportions to save them, and even that may not be enough... Join a new kind of hero on a great adventure as young gods do something even the adults do not dare.An extraordinary world is waiting for you. Get started now...****************The Universe Builder series has won 17 national and international awards for excellence.

Broken universes don't fix themselves. They need gods for that...Bernie is a young god who fixes broken universes for a living. Unfortunately, the universe he's supposed to fix is in the middle of a civil war caused by Ashok, a murderous wizard determined to control the lucrative pepper trade.Bernie's boss urges him to solve the problem by destroying the evil Ashok and all his people, but Bernie wants no part of such a massacre. Struggling to find another solution, he tries to force Ashok to give up his plans for world domination. As Bernie's attempts at peaceful solutions continue to fail, his boss comes to believe the easiest solution is to destroy all the people on the planet and start over again. Bernie can't let that happen.Finally reconciled to destroying Ashok and his followers, Bernie is shocked to discover the evil wizard's powers are far more than superstitious nonsense. The young god is drawn into an epic battle pitting the power of the gods against the forces of magic, while the lives of every man, woman, and child on the planet hang in the balance.Don't miss this one. Get your copy now.****************The Universe Builder series has won 17 national and international awards for excellence.

Dashed hopes of reunion haunt Deidre! Echoes of enchantment stir within her. . . . Are her parents still alive in Doe Castle? Can she save them and Ulster? Her new faerie skills are no match for the Dark Enchanter and his taloned horde. . . . Magical inscriptions appear in the Book of Invasions. Will the prophecy of a Champion of Ulster come true? Is the very Enchanted Forest in danger? Are Maeve and her faerie friends at risk? . . . Destiny calls Deidre and Culain to perilous tests of courage. . . . The darkness is deep!

The young Caliph Vathek's hedonism is matched only by his insatiable lust for forbidden knowledge. When a hideous and strange traveller arrives bearing occult artifacts beyond mortal comprehension, the prince tumbles down a path of ruin to uncover their secrets, risking his immortal soul to unlock the secret mysteries of the universe. Vathek reads like a lost laudanum-tinged chapter of the Arabian Nights, a strange and dreamlike descent into Hell.Vathek is the first book in the Argot Early Gothic Collection. From the gloomy castles and maniacal villain of The Castle of Otranto; the sex, witchcraft, and demons of The Monk; to Vathek's dreamlike and surreal vision of gothic literature's potential, the Argot Early Gothic Collection showcases three of the most influential works that helped shape English gothic literature and the broader romantic movement of the late 18th century.

Dashed hopes of reunion haunt Deidre! Echoes of enchantment stir within her. Magical inscriptions appear in the Book of Invasions. Are her parents still alive in Doe Castle? Can she save them and Ulster? Her new faerie skills are no match for the Dark Enchanter and his taloned horde. Will the prophecy of a Champion of Ulster come true? Is the very Enchanted Forest in danger? Are Maeve and her faerie friends at risk? Destiny calls her and Culain to perilous tests of courage. The darkness is deep! Join their journey.

A long, long time ago, this land had no life. Water and air joined the land so it wouldn't be lonely, but that still wasn't enough. The Sun decided to help. He shown fiercely and heated the land, the water, and the air. The Moon sent seeds to dance in the air. the seeds heated up and became thirst. They drank water, which made them heavy and they fell to earth. They put down roots into the soil. Life began, and soon different forms evolved.Dragons, humans, gnomes, bears,and rabbits were among them.I am a Dragon - an Egg Nanny,Part of an Egg Nanny's training is the telling of stories. We learn them from our nannies, and pass them on to the next generations. We often add new ones of our own, from our experiences and observations. Here, then, are my stories.

For fans of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson comes a new series...***** Winner of 16 Awards for Excellence *****-- Grand Prize, Writer's Digest-- Best Book of the Year, IAN-- Gold, Readers' Favorite-- Gold, San Francisco Book Festival-- Gold, eLit Awards-- Gold, Independent Author Network-- and 10 more awards...***** What the Critics Say *****"...smart, witty, creative, and captivating like nothing I have ever read before. Almost impossible to put down. Awesome!"~ S. Fisher, Readers' Favorite"Highly recommended. One of the most unique and well-written Young Adult books I've ever read."~ Judge, 2nd Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published e-Book Awards"...a rare literary treat with a genuinely likable cast of characters sure to win the hearts of readers. ...imaginative and unpredictable, whimsical and heartwarming. ...will appeal to readers of all ages and is highly recommended."~ Literary Classics Book Review"...a top pick for teens and adults interested in ... unique stories filled with unpredictable action!"~ D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review***** Fantasy & Science Fiction for Young Adults and Adults *****Razzing the new guy at work is a time-honored tradition. There are all kinds of tricks you can play. But if the new guy is a young god trying to create his first universe - complete with suns, planets, and living creatures - those little tricks can have dire consequences. And if the co-worker who's playing those tricks is an evil god who hates the new guy, it's easy to see how things can get out of control.What begins as a prank turns into a young god's desperate struggle to save his world.From the moment you open this book, you'll meet unique and endearing characters from a fantasy world unlike anything you've seen before. And you'll laugh out loud as the plot twists in ways even omniscient gods could not have foreseen.The Universe Builders Series is epic fantasy and science fiction at its best. If you enjoy imaginative fantasy, like Harry Potter, Peter Jackson, or the tales of Terry Pratchett, then this is what you've been waiting for.Begin the adventure today...

A long, long time ago, this land had no life. Water and air joined the land so it wouldn't be lonely, but that still wasn't enough. The Sun decided to help. He shown fiercely and heated the land, the water, and the air. The Moon sent seeds to dance in the air. the seeds heated up and became thirst. They drank water, which made them heavy and they fell to earth. They put down roots into the soil. Life began, and soon different forms evolved. Dragons, humans, gnomes, bears,and rabbits were among them. I am a Dragon - an Egg Nanny, Part of an Egg Nanny's training is the telling of stories. We learn them from our nannies, and pass them on to the next generations. We often add new ones of our own, from our experiences and observations. Here, then, are my stories.

Jaxon and Thaxton find the world around them filled with danger as they work toward their unified goal to take down The Cooperative. In a dystopian future where artificial intelligence threatens to end humanity, a boy is forced into manhood as he faces challenges that will define him. This book mixes sci-fiction and fantasy to create a fantastic adventure. It is a coming-of-age story for young adults and adults who love a great quest. Jaxon and his best friend Cheeto seek the codes that will allow them to shut down the network that runs The Cooperative. In an underground rebel camp, Jaxon is plunged into a steampunk village where he will have to confront a threat to his potential love interest, Sunny. The codes to shut down The Cooperative are almost within his grasp. He need only defeat the rebel leader in a battle to the death. Meanwhile his friends topside plan a raid on a Cooperative stronghold in order to prevent the genocide of the human teen population. Twin brothers Jaxon and Thaxton push through each obstacle that is put in front of them as they fight for liberty of the human race in book number 2 of the Human Nature series.If you loved Maze Runner, Hunger Games, or The Giver, you will love the Human Nature series.Unmasked is book 1 of the Human Nature series.Defiance is book 2 of the Human Nature series.Resurgence is book 3 of the Human Nature series.Defiance brings it all in a successful blend of dystopian, sci-fi and fantasy. Throw in action and adventure and mix in a little romance makes for a fun story with great characters and an engaging plot.Deanna J. Compton brings us her second trilogy following the YA fantasy trilogy, Freecurrent, well-loved by her readers and earning consistent five-star reviews.Defiance continues Jaxon's voyage of self-discovery. He is quickly becoming a man with every new experience as he aims toward his goal. His values become apparent as he builds character with love and adversity. Even though he questions his own strength, he remains determined to prevail.