Books published by publisher DeepRiver Books

The award-winning StarPassage saga continues with the relic guiding the Carsons to a new and desperate family. Two brothers, Bobby and Mike, are struggling after a tragic accident turns their world upside down. Join our heroes on a series of dangerous adventures to solve the relic's riddles, save lives, escape the ever-increasing Tracker threat, and experience some of the most dreadful and exciting moments in history. Will they learn from the past--should they change it if they can? Is there any hope for survival?

Becoming a Demons cheerleader was the last thing Harper Madison expected when she moved to the small town of Peachville. Only, this is no normal group of cheerleaders. The training opens up a world of beauty and magic beyond her wildest dreams, but also a world of pressure and impossible expectations. A world where every secret hides an even darker secret. Will she find out the truth about her mother? And will Jackson Hunt, the mysterious boy next door, open her eyes to the evils of the Order of Shadows before it's too late?

Stories are a fun and effective way to "put the skin on" the moral lessons we want to convey to the young people in our lives. Historically, the purpose of stories and myths was to help impart universal truths or virtues through the observation of human behavior. Stories have the power to reach within us, stimulate our emotion, and compel our involvement. Coach Randy Traeger, executive director of the Virtue First Foundation, has assembled a collection of short, entertaining stories-including some of our most beloved fables and folk tales-that will help reinforce positive character traits. Children from 3 to 103 will be inspired toward virtues such as honor, humility, self-discipline, and sympathy. Voices of Virtue is enjoyable on its own or as a companion resource to Traeger's more comprehensive book, Building Character: One Virtue at a Time.

Thirteen-year-old Will Evans couldn't skateboard just a few years ago. After giving it a try, he found that not only could he skateboard, he was actually pretty good at it. He joined a club at his church which gave him the chance to use his talents for God's glory. When the opportunity arose for him to perform a skateboarding show on a mission trip to an Indian reservation in Arizona, the Philadelphia teen jumped right in. During his plane ride, Will began envisioning a trip of skateboarding and leisure, while his doctor and nurse dad and mom volunteered at the reservation clinic. He was looking forward to the new experience and spending time meeting new people that God brought his way. As the plane landed, Will noticed an unusual mountain that stood alone in the vast flat plains. There was something mysterious and odd about that mountain. Little did he know, his skateboarding trip was about to turn into a valuable lesson on following Christ―a lesson he would never forget. During his first day at the reservation, Will meets twins Jake and Kate. When an archeological excavation reveals ancient human remains, they decide to investigate the clues from the past to try and understand the “gods” on the mountain. History becomes very real to them as they hear a tale in an old diary of a boy that dared to explore the mountain, but never returned. The friends determine to explore the mountain and find out the truth. Were the gods of the mountain real? And were the bones found by the archeologists the result of human sacrifices? The Sacred Mountain is a story about accepting new friends, using your talents, and seeking answers. The most important lessons however, is that there is only one God we should trust, and it is by His blood which we are saved.

So far, life in Peachville has been tough for Harper Madison. She's survived attacks on her life, learned how to control her magic and met the most gorgeous boy with an unbelievable secret. After her latest stunt at Brighton Hospital, life has gotten even more complicated. The Order of Shadows is determined to tighten their control on her life.When a future Prima from a nearby demon gate comes to town, she and Harper decide to use glamours to switch places at a party. All Harper wants is to have a little fun.But the night will end in blood.And Harper will find out the attack was meant for her...

Thomas and his giant companion have disappeared. At the mercy of the evil king of Westland, in great peril, and with no hope for escape, Thomas faces an impossible test for survival. Book Three caps this award-winning trilogy with a danger-ridden triple quest: save Thomas, redeem a lost people, and reverse the land's painful slide toward destruction. Can help be found in a mythical cave at the far edge of the world? Whispered legends speak of a ferocious tribe, fearsome obstacles, and fabled treasure. Join Thomas and his companions under an uneasy truce, risking all to seek the source of redemption-the Cavern of Promise-in a journey that could bring deliverance… or doom.

After narrowly escaping death at the hand of the Order of Shadows, Harper finds herself thrust into the strange and beautiful world of the shadow demons. But crossing through the portal doesn't mean she is safe. The Order of Shadows is determined to bring her home and transfer the Prima line to the Harris family. They send their most vicious hunters after Harper. Hunters who will not stop until they have found their prey. Determined to keep her safe, Jackson takes her deep into an underground world filled with dangers of its own. Here, Harper will begin a journey that will teach her more about herself and her own path than she ever imagined possible. But will her relationship with Jackson survive?

Harper has come a long way from her life as a foster child. She never imagined what her future would hold when she was first brought to the small town of Peachville. Since that day she's faced great evil, found some of the answers she's been looking for, and fallen deeply, madly in love. But her biggest challenge and her greatest lessons are still ahead of her. Despite living in the safety of her father's castle in the Shadow World, Harper knows there is a storm brewing just beyond the dome. Priestess Winter will never rest until she recovers the Order's blue ring, and Jackson won't let her forget they now hold the key to Aerden's future. When an unexpected visitor from Peachville arrives at the castle, bleeding and near death, his story brings Harper to her knees. Someone she loves has been kidnapped and it's time for her to make a choice. Stay in the safety of the domed city? Or go back to the place where it all began?

Magical children's tale of one boy's quest to search for water to save his village and his grandmother's potted plant. An epic adventure tale with beautiful illustrations by established artist Kate BaylayRabbit Cloud is an endearing folktale brought to life in the 21st century. An engaging quest on one level, it introduces themes of social responsibility and environmental issues.

What if Adam and Eve had not been condemned to die after eating the forbidden fruit? What if it was only their descendants who were cursed, while the original sinners retained their immortality? What if they were alive to see how the consequences of their selfishness impacted dozens of generations up until today? These questions form the premise of You Will Surely Not Die, a charming speculative novel series for teens. Adam and Eve are still alive in our present time. They have lived through all of human history. How will this knowledge and experience influence the adventures with which they become entangled? In this second volume of the series, Adam and Eve meet Michael while scuba-diving in the Red Sea. When they join Michael at his home in Missouri, they're introduced to his son, Jordan, a teenager living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The ensuing modern-day adventure places God's protection, constant provision, and unending patience on display.

Acts of valor endure across the centuries . . . waiting, as secrets in a grave from long ago. From his adventures in The Sacred Mountain (Deep River Books 2011) fourteen-year-old skateboarder Will Evans learned to love history. Now, while visiting a civil war museum in the South, Will and his friends become fascinated by an old sword on display bearing the emblem of a sea monster. When they stumble upon the same strange emblem again—this time, on a tombstone near the ruins of a plantation home—the friends are swept up on an exciting journey of discovery. As clues to the mystery of Leviathan unfold, they meet Juanita, a wise African American woman, and her son Michael, and relive the dangerous quest of those who risked their lives to help slaves escape many years ago. But what does Leviathan have to do with slavery, racism, and segregation? And what does any of it have to do with a young skateboarder from Philadelphia? Unexpected twists lead to surprising discoveries, as Will and his friends learn from the past what it means to stand strong and courageous today.