Books published by publisher Mind Spark Press

Over 1,300 combined Five-Star reviews. Optioned for feature films. Now in one ultimate box set. The Bad Games Series: Books 1-3 includes: BAD GAMES - The terrifying bestseller that started it all. The Lambert Family is heading to Crescent Lake, a rural cabin community in western Pennsylvania, for an idyllic weekend getaway. Some fishing, some barbecue, some games...The Fannelli brothers are heading to Crescent Lake too. Some stalking, some kidnapping, some murder, definitely some games...though not necessarily the type of games the Lamberts had in mind. But it doesn't matter. The Lamberts are going to play whether they like it or not.VENGEFUL GAMES - The Lambert family played the Fannelli brothers' twisted game and survived. Showed the brothers they'd messed with the wrong family.However, the game is far from over. There are some new players in town. Players who have close ties to the Fannelli brothers. Players who are taking things very personally...and promising results that are very deadly.BAD GAMES: HELLBENT - A year has passed. Marine and security specialist Domino Taylor shadows the Lambert family, the guilt he feels for the tragic events that unfolded in western Pennsylvania haunting him without mercy. When someone from Domino's past contacts him, begging for his help, Domino reluctantly agrees, not knowing the sinister truth lying in wait: there is one final game yet to play.BONUS CONTENT - Never-before-published Bad Games prequel short stories "Get Off My Ass" and "Job Interview." Plus an in-depth Q & A with author Jeff Menapace about the first three Bad Games books and beyond. What readers are saying about Jeff Menapace and the Bad Games series:★★★★★ "Will scare you to death...Menapace will become a household name along with King, Koontz, and Laymon." ★★★★★ “A dark and nasty thriller…Patterson and Slaughter fans should definitely check this one out.” ★★★★★ "I have been a lifetime reader of Dean Koontz, Stephen King, James Patterson, Lisa Gardner, and various other suspense and horror authors...I have found a new author to add to my list of greats." ★★★★★ "I normally don’t read this genre, yet once I started I couldn’t put it down!"★★★★★ "Jeffery Deaver look out...this guy plays with your head."★★★★★ "I love the Prey series by John Sandford, and the Michael Bennett series by James Patterson. If any of these appeal to you, I strongly suggest reading this RIGHT NOW!!” ★★★★★ “Scary as hell! A dark and disturbing thriller, not for the faint of heart!”★★★★★ "Outstanding...I have read horror before like John Saul, Dean Koontz and Stephen King, and they never bothered me as Bad Games did." ★★★★★ "I had to keep reading even though I knew it was going to get more twisted. Jeff Menapace is right up there with Stephen King."★★★★★ "If you love J.A. Konrath, Jack Kilborn, and Blake Crouch, you'll love Jeff Menapace." I hope you enjoy the Bad Games series, my friends. This series is ideal for fans of authors across several different blends of dark fiction! Authors like: Stephen King, Dean Koontz, James Patterson, Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, Jeffery Deaver, John Sandford, L.T. Vargus, Tim McBain, Jack Ketchum, Richard Laymon, John Saul, J. A. Konrath, Blake Crouch, Darcy Coates, Willow Rose, and many more. Happy Reading!

WARNING: Side effects may include the ability to catch a killer... FBI Agent Maggie Allen had a gift for catching serial killers. Now, following the death of her husband and son, she can barely get out of bed. Desperate, Maggie agrees to take part in a drug trial - a last-ditch effort to find something that might help her cope. The drug helps. However, it also carries several unpleasant side effects, not the least of them being an exceptional heightening of all her senses...just the kind of thing her old partner could use to help the FBI track down a prolific serial killer who is proving impossible to catch.

During a chance encounter, two nearly identical boys, one a poor beggar and the other a prince, decide to exchange places. The pauper, now living in the royal palace, is constantly filled with the dread of being discovered for who and what he really is while the Prince, dressed in rags, lives on the street enduring hardships he never thought possible. Both children soon discover that neither life is as carefree as they expected.Mandarin Companion is a series of easy-to-read novels in Chinese that are fun to read and proven to accelerate language learning. Every book in the Mandarin Companion series is carefully written to use characters, words, and grammar that a learner is likely to know.Level 1 is written using approximately 300 unique Chinese characters and intended for Chinese learners at an upper-elementary level. Most learners will be able to approach this book after one to two years of formal study, depending on the learner and program. This series is designed to combine simplicity of characters with an easy-to-understand storyline that helps beginners grow their vocabulary and language comprehension abilities.Visit www.MandarinCompanion.com for the latest updates on new titles.

I was starting to think I knew what I was dealing with here at the university best known as Villain Academy. Not so much. But can I really trust a shocking revelation from someone who's proven to be my enemy?There's no way to answer that without diving in. If my mother is still out there alive, I have to uncover the truth. Even if it means putting myself back in the hands of the mages who've betrayed me before.The other scions have my back now, with all the trouble that's brought them. How much more will they have to sacrifice before we can find some kind of peace? I'm ready to fight for my newfound life, my family, and the guys I'm falling for... but this battle may bring more casualties than I can bear.

Part of the larger Chinese Grammar Wiki Book series, this volume focuses specifically on the grammar points required for the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) Level 1 standard test of Mandarin Chinese proficiency.This book includes:•54 grammar points aligned with the HSK 1 test•Over 600 simple example sentences illustrating the grammar points•Pinyin and English translation for all word and sentences •Simple grammar explanations that any learner can understand•Extensive interlinking of similar grammar points•Full keyword index (with pinyin)•Learner-centric designNote that many of these grammar points are also contained in our "Chinese Grammar Wiki BOOK: Elementary" book, but these have been reorganized specifically according to the HSK standard.

THE GRIPPING FIRST BOOK IN THE BEST-SELLING CARMINE SERIES The girl once known as Katie Lopez wakes up in an abandoned Wal-Mart with no memory, possessing only the vague sense that something has happened. Where is her family? Where is her boyfriend? She has a faint recollection of him, a ghost of a memory... The world, she discovers, is staggering from the weight of rampaging mutants, victims of a bizarre surgery gone wrong. Once intended to bring about a utopia, now the victims threaten societal meltdown. Much to her surprise, the girl with no memory discovers she is their queen.And the Outlaw, a fabled warrior, will soon be at her gate... Book One of the dystopian urban fantasy series.

Praise for Infected"Janney ratchets up every component that made the first novel in this series so compelling. ...An epic, masterly expansion of the Outlaw's world." -Kirkus ReviewHigh school junior Chase Jackson is the infamous Outlaw, a celebrated midnight crimefighter caught in an ancient clash between order and corruption. The world only sees the mask, not the young man balancing his secret identity against love.Rumors surface of a growing evil within Los Angeles, and powerful strangers are searching for the reclusive vigilante, whispering truths about his illness. Despite his desperate attempts for peace, the Outlaw is being drawn into war with the dangerous Infected.Book Two of the coming-of-age, mysterious, super hero (ish), must-read, can't put down, young adult, romantic adventure series!

Think high school is hard? Try it while wrestling with burgeoning super powers.The explosive first book in the best-selling Outlaw series. A masked vigilante stalks the streets of Los Angeles, disrupting crime and causing havoc. He haunts the dark night, obeying inner super human urges. Little does the world know the Outlaw is high school junior Chase Jackson wearing a mask, hoping the beautiful brunette down the street notices. Little does the Outlaw know, an unseen world watches and waits for him... Begin the saga today! "His body is both his salvation and destruction." - Kirkus Reviews"Janney's pacing is excellent, as are the action sequences" - Kirkus Reviews"The Outlaw shines" - San Fransisco Book Review Winner of the NIE in Science Fiction.Book One of the must-read, young adult, super charged, paranormal (ish), adventure Outlaw Series.

A terrifying thriller from the bestselling author of Bad Games.Deep in the Florida Everglades, a horrific accident ignites a deadly feud between two families.Meanwhile, a young writer, his girlfriend and her family take a boat ride into the isolated wilds of the Everglades for research on a new book, only to become unwitting witnesses to a brutal crime.Now, as night falls, forced to travel on foot, they must flee through the treacherous wilderness while avoiding the dangerous wildlife...and the far more lethal human predators that are hunting them.What readers are saying about Jeff Menapace and the Wildlife series:"Could not put it down! Good job of capturing the underlying fear most of us have of gators, snakes, and Deliverance style backwoods." ★★★★★“Menapace will become a household name along with Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Richard Laymon." ★★★★★"I have been a lifetime reader of Dean Koontz, Stephen King, James Patterson, Lisa Gardner, and various other suspense and horror authors...I have found a new author to add to my list of greats." ★★★★★“Sharp and fast, the pace reminded me of Jack Ketchum's Off Season.” ★★★★★"If you like Stephen King, Blake Crouch, or Dean Koontz, then you'll love Jeff Menapace. ★★★★★“The best horror novel I've read in a long time. If you are a King, Koontz fan, this ranks right up there.” ★★★★★“Fast paced read, reminding me a lot of Edward Lee and Jack Ketchum.” ★★★★★“Reminded me of a tale Jack Kilborn, J.A. Konrath might conjure up.” ★★★★★"If you love J.A. Konrath, Jack Kilborn, and Blake Crouch, you'll love Jeff Menapace." ★★★★★"FIVE STARS...I would recommend this book to any fan of Richard Laymon or Jack Ketchum." ★★★★★"Compares to my favorite writers Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and John Saul." ★★★★★"Richard Laymon would be proud." ★★★★★“One of my new favorite authors. Fantastic read! Very King like.” ★★★★★"Excellent read! Similar to the style of Dean Koontz." ★★★★★I hope you enjoy the first book in the Wildlife series, my friends. This series is ideal for fans of authors across several different blends of dark fiction! Authors like: Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Richard Laymon, James Patterson, John Saul, Jack Ketchum, J. A. Konrath, Karin Slaughter, Lisa Unger, Lisa Gardner, Blake Crouch, Edward Lee, Brian Keene, Bryan Smith, J. F. Gonzalez, L.T. Vargus, Tim McBain, Patrick Logan, Jeff Strand, Darcy Coates, Willow Rose, and many, many more. Happy Reading!

**Traditional Chinese Edition** Mr. Xie was recently hired by the Curly Haired Company. For a significant weekly allowance, he was required to sit in an office and copy articles from a book, while in the meantime his assistant looked after his shop. He had answered an advertisement in the paper and although hundreds of people applied, he was the only one selected because of his very curly hair. When the company unexpectedly closes, Mr. Xie visits Gao Ming (Sherlock Holmes) with his strange story. Gao Ming is certain something is not right, but will he solve the mystery in time?Mandarin Companion is a series of easy-to-read novels in Chinese that are fun to read and proven to accelerate language learning. Every book in the Mandarin Companion series is carefully written to use characters, words, and grammar that a learner is likely to know.Level 1 is written using approximately 300 unique Chinese characters and intended for Chinese learners at an upper-elementary level. Most learners will be able to approach this book after one to two years of formal study, depending on the learner and program. This series is designed to combine simplicity of characters with an easy-to-understand storyline that helps beginners grow their vocabulary and language comprehension abilities.Visit www.MandarinCompanion.com for the latest updates on new titles.

Die, reincarnate, repeat. It's been a long fifteen hundred years...After centuries of deaths and rebirths, wizard Emma Hale—formerly known as Merlin—wants nothing more than to find the present incarnation of King Arthur and break the spell binding their souls in this morbid cycle.Too bad she has no idea how she cast that spell in the first place. Oh, and she's also got to fend off the shadow creatures aiming to kill Arthur all over again. Which might be easier if Arthur's current host wasn't so cocky yet distractingly good-looking that Emma is falling even harder for the man she can't have.Now that Arthur's spirit is awakening, every creature of darkness in a thousand-mile radius is slavering for a taste. Worse, a merciless adversary from Emma's past has reappeared, intent on destroying them both—for good. But the quest to finally free their souls will unearth secrets that could shatter Emma and her king before their enemies even have the chance.This omnibus edition contains all three books in the Legends Reborn trilogy: Magic Waking, Soul's Blade, and Dragon of Destiny. It also includes four never-before-seen bonus scenes, giving readers a look inside Darton's point of view and a glimpse of the characters' future.

**Traditional Chinese Edition** Great Expectations is hailed as Charles Dickens' masterpiece. A gripping tale of love and loss, aspiration and moral redemption, the story follows the young orphan Xiaomao (Pip) from poverty to a life of unexpected opportunity and wealth.In Part 2, Xiaomao (Pip) leaves his life of poverty behind to seek his fortunes in Shanghai and win the heart of the beautiful yet cold-hearted Bingbing (Estella). Xiaomao’s world is turned upside down when his mysterious benefactor is revealed and his deepest secrets are brought into the light of day.Mandarin Companion is a series of easy-to-read novels in Chinese that are fun to read and proven to accelerate language learning. Every book in the Mandarin Companion series is carefully written to use characters, words, and grammar that a learner is likely to know.Level 2 is intended for Chinese learners at a low intermediate level, equivalent to roughly two to three years of formal study. Most learners who have been able to fluidly read Mandarin Companion Level 1 should be able to read this book. This series is designed to combine simplicity of characters with an easy-to-understand storyline that helps learners grow their vocabulary and language comprehension abilities. The more they read, the better they will become at reading and grasping the Chinese language.Visit www.MandarinCompanion.com for updates on the newest titles and learning resources.