Browse all books

Books published by publisher Lost Coast Press

  • Rairarubia

    W. Royce Adams

    Paperback (Lost Coast Press, Aug. 15, 1999)
    When her father starts making up stories about a girl named Romey in the magical land of Rairarubia, eleven-year-old Molly finds herself crossing over into that land and sharing in Romey's adventures.
    S
  • Circle of Nine: Beltany

    Valerie Biel

    eBook (Lost Lake Press, Sept. 26, 2014)
    Kindle Book Award Finalist, Readers' Favorite Book Award Finalist, & Gotham Writers' YA Novel Discovery Contest Finalist“Since I was a little girl I’ve been labeled a freak in my small town. There’s no blending in when your mom practices an ancient pagan religion and everyone believes she’s a witch. On my 15th birthday my secret wish is the same as always – to just be normal. But that’s not what I get. Not even close.” – Brigit QuinnInstead, Brigit is shocked to learn she’s descended from a legendary Celtic tribe -- powerful people who serve as guardians of the stone circles of Ireland. A spellbound book of family history reveals the magical powers of her ancestors. Powers that could be hers -- if only she wanted them.And when someone sinister and evil returns to steal her family’s strength, Brigit has to make a decision. Fight to keep her unique heritage or reject it for the normal life she’s always wanted.This contemporary coming-of-age novel will appeal to readers who enjoy stories of magic steeped in the mysticism surrounding the standing stone circles of Ireland.
  • Circle of Nine: Novella Collection

    Valerie Biel

    eBook (Lost Lake Press, March 20, 2016)
    Return to the Celtic magic that began with the suspenseful, award-winning novel Circle of Nine – Beltany.Descended from a legendary Celtic tribe that guards the secrets of the ancient stone circles, the Quinn women have a great responsibility to protect their pagan rituals and way of life. As members of the formidable Circle of Nine, they celebrate the holidays of the year from Yule to Samhain, keeping the traditions of the Tuatha de Danann alive through the centuries against insurmountable odds. We first met these women in Circle of Nine – Beltany, and now a set of three novellas reveals more of their engaging stories.In Bressa’s Banishment the power struggle between Father Banan and village healer Bressa Gormley unfolds amidst accusations of treachery, heresy, and murder. Can the Circle protect their trusted healer and the path of the Tuatha against a growing religious fervor?Dervla’s Destiny brings us to medieval Ireland where the beloved character Dervla Quinn learns of her gifts and fights tremendous loss, betrayal, and violence, all the while never giving up on finding the love she deserves. In Phoebe's Mission, when an evil force on a quest for ultimate power threatens the Circle of Nine, Phoebe Quinn must leave Ireland for the first time and travel to the United States to protect their way of life. Along the way, she meets the handsome Macklin Scott, taking her mission, and possibly her future, on a far different course than expected.
  • Look To The Sky: A Companion to the Documentary Film

    Brett Culp, Melody Farrell

    language (Lost Poet Press, Feb. 6, 2018)
    Superman is a timeless symbol of hope, and superhero stories inspire fans of all ages. But, what is HOPE? And how do we bring more of it into our lives?In his documentary film Look to the Sky, Brett Culp explores the uplifting, true stories of young people who have demonstrated the spirit of Superman. But there is more to the story. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the filmmaking journey with these real-life heroes, discover the power and depth of their stories, and uncover a renewed sense of hope and possibility for yourself and the world around you.Put on your cape, and be inspired!
  • Look to the Sky: A Companion to the Documentary Film

    Brett Culp

    Paperback (Lost Poet Press, Feb. 9, 2018)
    Superman is a timeless symbol of hope, and superhero stories inspire fans of all ages. But, what is HOPE? And how do we bring more of it into our lives?In his documentary film Look to the Sky, Brett Culp explores the uplifting, true stories of young people who have demonstrated the spirit of Superman. But there is more to the story.Take a behind-the-scenes look at the filmmaking journey with these real-life heroes, discover the power and depth of their stories, and uncover a renewed sense of hope and possibility for yourself and the world around you.Put on your cape, and be inspired!
  • Circle of Nine: Beltany Book One in the Circle of Nine Series

    Valerie Biel

    Paperback (Lost Lake Press, Sept. 24, 2014)
    Kindle Book Award FinalistReaders' Favorite Book Award FinalistGotham Writers' YA Novel Discovery Contest Finalist“Since I was a little girl I’ve been labeled a freak in my small town. There’s no blending in when your mom practices an ancient pagan religion and everyone believes she’s a witch. On my 15th birthday my secret wish is the same as always – to just be normal. But that’s not what I get. Not even close.” – Brigit QuinnInstead, Brigit is shocked to learn she’s descended from a legendary Celtic tribe - powerful people who serve as guardians of the stone circles of Ireland. A spellbound book of family history reveals the magical powers of her ancestors. Powers that could be hers - if only she wanted them. And when someone sinister and evil returns to steal her family’s strength, Brigit has to make a decision. Fight to keep her unique heritage or reject it for the normal life she’s always wanted.This contemporary coming-of-age novel will appeal to teen (and adult) readers who enjoy stories of magic steeped in the mysticism surrounding the standing stone circles of Ireland.
  • Dervla's Destiny: A Circle of Nine Novella

    Valerie Biel

    language (Lost Lake Press, Oct. 28, 2015)
    Return to the Celtic magic that began with the suspenseful, award-winning novel Circle of Nine – Beltany.Descended from a legendary Celtic tribe that guards the secrets of the ancient stone circles, the Quinn women have a great responsibility to protect their pagan rituals and way of life. As members of the formidable Circle of Nine, they celebrate the holidays of the year from Yule to Samhain, keeping the traditions of the Tuatha de Danann alive through the centuries against insurmountable odds. We first met these women in Circle of Nine – Beltany, and now a set of three novellas reveals more of their engaging stories. Dervla’s Destiny brings us to medieval Ireland where this beloved character learns of her gifts and fights tremendous loss, betrayal, and violence, all the while never giving up on finding the love she deserves.
  • Circle of Nine: Novella Collection

    Valerie Biel

    Paperback (Lost Lake Press, March 10, 2016)
    Return to the Celtic magic that began with the suspenseful, award-winning novel Circle of Nine – Beltany.Descended from a legendary Celtic tribe that guards the secrets of the ancient stone circles, the Quinn women have a great responsibility to protect their pagan rituals and way of life. As members of the formidable Circle of Nine, they celebrate the holidays of the year from Yule to Samhain, keeping the traditions of the Tuatha de Danann alive through the centuries against insurmountable odds. We first met these women in Circle of Nine – Beltany, and now a set of three novellas reveals more of their engaging stories.In Bressa’s Banishment the power struggle between Father Banan and village healer Bressa Gormley unfolds amidst accusations of treachery, heresy, and murder. Can the Circle protect their trusted healer and the path of the Tuatha against a growing religious fervor? Dervla’s Destiny brings us to medieval Ireland where the beloved character Dervla Quinn learns of her gifts and fights tremendous loss, betrayal, and violence, all the while never giving up on finding the love she deserves. In Phoebe's Mission, when an evil force on a quest for ultimate power threatens the Circle of Nine, Phoebe Quinn must leave Ireland for the first time and travel to the United States to protect their way of life. Along the way, she meets the handsome Macklin Scott, taking her mission, and possibly her future, on a far different course than expected.
  • Circle of Nine: Sacred Treasures Book Three in the Circle of Nine Series

    Valerie Biel

    Paperback (Lost Lake Press, Oct. 25, 2016)
    “Return to the Celtic magic that began with the suspenseful, award-winning novel Circle of Nine – Beltany . . .”Brigit Quinn has survived a year full of both good and bad surprises after learning the truth of her unique heritage as a descendant of a powerful Celtic tribe. As she trains for her eventual place in the Circle of Nine that guards the ancient stone circles of Ireland, Brigit embraces the rich, mystical history of her people and the responsibility to protect their extraordinary way of life. But everything Brigit holds dear is in jeopardy when a mysterious packet warns of an evil force seeking to steal the legendary weapons known as the Sacred Treasures and use them to destroy the Circle of Nine. Plagued with worry about her own magical capabilities, the motivations of those around her, and her family’s lineage, Brigit is catapulted on a mission to discover exactly who is threatening her people. Can Brigit and the rest of the Circle learn the truth in time to destroy this enemy for good?“The first time I summoned a portal, I didn’t understand how I accidentally opened a doorway to another realm. The second time wasn’t a mistake. I was ready and stepped through with a clear vision of my destination and the grim resolve that my mission must succeed.” - Brigit Quinn
  • Bressa's Banishment: A Circle of Nine Novella

    Valerie Biel

    language (Lost Lake Press, Dec. 9, 2015)
    Return to the Celtic magic that began with the suspenseful, award-winning novel Circle of Nine – Beltany . . .Descended from a legendary Celtic tribe that guards the secrets of the ancient stone circles, the Quinn women have a great responsibility to protect their pagan rituals and way of life. As members of the formidable Circle of Nine, they celebrate the holidays of the year from Yule to Samhain, keeping the traditions of the Tuatha de Danann alive through the centuries against insurmountable odds. We first met these women in Circle of Nine – Beltany, and now a set of three novellas reveals more of their engaging stories. In Bressa's Banishment, the power struggle between Father Banan and village healer Bressa Gormley unfolds amidst accusations of treachery, heresy, and murder. Can the Circle of Nine protect their trusted healer and the path of the Tuatha against a growing religious fervor?
  • Phoebe's Mission: A Circle of Nine Novella

    Valerie Biel

    language (Lost Lake Press, Feb. 10, 2016)
    Return to the Celtic magic that began with the suspenseful, award-winning novel Circle of Nine – Beltany . . .Descended from a legendary Celtic tribe that guards the secrets of the ancient stone circles, the Quinn women have a great responsibility to protect their pagan rituals and way of life. As members of the formidable Circle of Nine, they celebrate the holidays of the year from Yule to Samhain, keeping the traditions of the Tuatha de Danann alive through the centuries against insurmountable odds. We first met these women in Circle of Nine – Beltany, and now a set of three novellas reveals more of their engaging stories. In Phoebe's Mission, when an evil force on a quest for ultimate power threatens the Circle of Nine, Phoebe Quinn must leave Ireland for the first time and travel to the United States to protect their way of life. Along the way, she meets the handsome Macklin Scott, taking her mission, and possibly her future, on a far different course than expected.
  • Return to Rairarubia

    W. Royce Adams

    Paperback (Lost Coast Pr, Jan. 1, 2000)
    Concerned about their daughter's imagination, Molly Doogan's parents have stopped the storytelling about Rairarubia, but Molly continues to travel to the story kingdom as she writes about it.
    T