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In 1842, Edmund O’Brien fled English persecution in his native Ireland and caught passage on a ship to Boston. His railroad building skills led him across the country to Nebraska, and in 1861 Edmund staked his claim and built his “soddy” on the banks of the Wood River in Central Nebraska. The home was but a few yards from the Mormon Trail, and only a bit further from the Oregon Trail.Five generations later, Ronnie O’Brien, married to one of Edmund’s descendants, has collected and saved the stories of the O’Brien family. These stories, available nowhere else, are first-hand accounts of life alongside the trails that carried pioneers west. They are stories of the family’s friendship with the Pawnee tribe that passed through the area twice a year on their hunting trips; and of the critical assistance provided by the Pawnee that allowed the O’Brien family to survive. They are stories of the Mormon families and handcart pioneers that passed by the O’Brien’s door. And they are stories of the remarkable 21st century reunion between the O’Brien family and the descendants of the Pawnee.

Frankie Cove is perfect for middle grade readers age 11-16.Prydeville is a quaint, ordinary place with extraordinary citizens. Now one of its own has returned with a sinister plot to destroy the town and twelve-year-old Frankie Cove must stop it. Frankie Cove figures he’s already paid his dues in the crummy life club. He rarely sees his dad, a Class Six SI (Superior Intelligence) who works for the government thwarting evil plots. Frankie lives with three retired superheroes who spend most of their day fighting over the remote and watching soap operas in their underwear. And now he has to worry about being destroyed by Dagger Rockdale. Dagger Rockdale, a Class Six Molecule Mover whisked away at birth, is returning to Prydeville. Dagger was born with the Chromosome 14 Mutation which non-scientifically speaking means super villain potential. Frankie’s father has invented an ankle cuff to neutralize the kid’s powers just in case he gets the urge to vaporize something or someone. Frankie is sure he’ll be on the top of Rockdale’s people to obliterate list. But it isn’t long before Frankie realizes that Dagger Rockdale is the least of his problems.

This (wildly popular) graphic novel, a feminist fairy tale, is now in paperback.Castle Waiting is the story of an isolated, abandoned castle, and the eccentric inhabitants who bring it back to life. A fable for modern times, it is a fairy tale that’s not about rescuing the princess, saving the kingdom, or fighting the ultimate war between Good and Evil ― but about being a hero in your own home. The opening chapter tells the origin of the castle itself, which is abandoned by its princess in a comic twist on “Sleeping Beauty” when she rides off into the sunset with her Prince Charming. The castle becomes a refuge for misfits, outcasts, and others seeking sanctuary, playing host to a lively and colorful cast of characters that inhabits the subsequent stories, including a talking anthropomorphic horse, a mysteriously pregnant Lady on the run, and a bearded nun. Linda Medley lavishly illustrates Castle Waiting in a classic visual style reminiscent of Arthur Rackham and William Heath Robinson. Blending elements from a variety of sources ― fairy tales, folklore, nursery rhymes ― Medley tells the story of the everyday lives of fantastic characters with humor, intelligence, and insight into human nature. Castle Waiting can be read on multiple levels and can be enjoyed by readers of all ages, especially young girls.

Who Will Be The Spider’s Next Victim?For over two years a treacherous Tegen has evaded capture by enforcers, executing anyone who crosses his path.Recruited to assist a Tegen enforcer, Sara Jones is on a desperate hunt to stop the renegade who has no regard for human, or spider, life. To penetrate the religious compound he uses as his hideout, she must conceal her true identity. But finding the elusive Tegen is more difficult than she may have imagined, and the compound is far more dangerous than anyone could have known.˃˃˃ A Dangerous Criminal Ally With His Own AgendaWhen a notorious crime boss shows up in town, Sara enlists his help, but he has his own agenda, one that may advance his criminal enterprise.As mayhem erupts, she must outwit unsavory zealots and find the killer before her cover is blown. The clock is ticking. Can she bring the fugitive to justice before it’s too late?˃˃˃ This action-packed fantasy-thriller constantly leaves you on the edge of your seat.Tegen Punishment is the third book in the Tegen series. After reading the Tegen definition at the beginning of the novel, it can easily be read as a standalone story.Scroll Up And Grab Your Copy Today!