Books published by publisher Black Spot Books

Six months ago, Susie's father abandoned her for one of his frequent work trips. She hasn't seen him since. Hiding her worry, Susie takes comfort in a new hobby: chasing away nannies. That is, until the mysterious and glamorous Cassandra roars into her life, driving a red sports car and promising to be the best of friends.When Susie stumbles on a warning intended for her missing father, a dangerous world of magic and intrigue beckons.Can she discover the truth, avoid being expelled from school, and keep a secret society off her back?If she's to have a ghost of a chance, she'll need the help of her best friends, one grumpy cat, and a whole lot of daring.

Across the sea... Over the desert sand... And into the tomb of a missing mummy!When 12-year-old Brock Ford joins his anthropologist uncle Dirk Armstrong on an expedition to Egypt, he never imagines he’ll be shipwrecked at sea and thrust into an international mystery before he sees his first pyramid. But ancient curses and missing mummies are nothing compared to the real-life dangers that lurk in the dead of the desert night after a hidden tomb is uncovered. Who is trying to sabotage the expedition? And why? Brock and his dog Sparky race to unravel the secret of an antique scroll before they are permanently sealed in the tomb!

"George Allan England . . . to my mind, ranks with Edgar Rice Burroughs and Albert Payson Terhune as one of the three supreme literary artists of the house of Munsey."—H.P. Lovecraft When science fiction was a new and yet undefined genre, pre-dating the vast-reaching, intergalactic sagas of Heinlein, Asimov and Clarke, one of the most successful authors of the era was George Allan England. Garbed in his rapid-paced storytelling, England depicts people affected by advancing technology and unexplainable events, always delving further, towards a central theme, asking the question of “What if?” What if . . . . . . viewing events from other periods of history became possible? . . . the implantation of a mechanical heart could grant near immortality? . . . Earth were visited by an alien intelligence looking for science projects? . . . a device were created to predict crime before it happens and weed out from society those individuals with predilection for such behaviors? . . . the intelligence of man were surgically spliced with the brutish physic of a great ape? The answers to these and other questions may be discovered in The Thing from—Outside. With an introduction by Tom Roberts

Sometimes just surviving second period is an accomplishment!Zach Ziegler’s mom says he’s “big-boned.” His grandfather referred to him as “strapping.” His dad, whom he never sees much, calls him “Sporto.” No one uses the F-word: fat. But Zach’s arch-nemesis, Trevor, doesn’t mind pointing out the obvious, and Zach is horrified when Trevor christens him with a new nickname in front of the whole PE class. If that isn’t bad enough, the science fair is coming up, and Zach and Trevor are paired up on a project. And just when it seems things can’t possibly get any worse, Zach’s cat destroys what Zach and Trevor have spent days putting together. Will Zach survive sixth grade, or is he destined to be murdered before the school year is over?

Join 12-year-old Brock Ford in three thrilling adventures that Publisher’s Weekly calls “pure escapist fun!” From discovering a treasure hidden deep within Mount Kilimanjaro to exploring the tombs of ancient kings and pursuing strange creatures through the Alaskan wilderness, you’ll sense the genuine awe, wonder and excitement of all Brock’s discoveries.This box set includes the following novels:The Lost Treasure of KilimanjaroA legendary treasure…a secret palace…one big adventure!The Mummy’s TombAcross the open sea…over the desert sand…and into the tomb of a missing mummy!The River of GoldA lost goldmine…a forgotten ghost town…a terrifying creature!

St. Andsbald Mental Institution is the new home for thirteen-year-old Skyler Canter Reems. She can't quite come to terms with why she's ended up in this place, strangely nicknamed "The Fat." Dumped on, cut, and too old for her own good, Skyler manages to find her place in The Fat alongside the oddest assortment of young women she's ever met. Before she can leave, their friendships brace her for a final, heart-wrenching wave of misfortune.

Jennifer Jones is trying to be a better person.It's not easy. She has a lot to make up for, considering that she's an immortal blood-sucker with a history of serial killing. But at least she probably can't get worse.And for the last seventy years, things have been going well. She's got a job, friends she cares about, a steady relationship, and she hasn't killed a single human. But something dark is on the horizon. A body appears in an alley, bringing up unsettling memories. A Necromancer warns of an approaching menace, and as more and more bodies begin to appear, repeating a very familiar pattern, Jennifer finds herself being framed for murder.Someone is out for revenge, and they're willing to kill to get it.You might be able to ignore your past, but you can't outrun it, and Jennifer's has just caught up to her.

Bad things are happening in San Francisco.It's not the first time. Jennifer Jones has stopped being surprised at this point.Two months have passed since her name was cleared, and in that time Jennifer and her new partner Ian Clarke have had no lack of trouble. But this time, something is different. A man returns from the dead. A friend goes missing in mysterious circumstances and dark creatures are stalking the streets. It soon becomes clear that not all is as it seems, yet with more questions than answers and enemies everywhere, Jennifer finds herself in more danger than ever.Nobody is safe, and immortality counts for nothing when something wants you dead.