Books published by publisher Telemachus Press, LLC

Micah and her twin sister Kiera can do things. They’ve known they were different since they were little, but they’d hidden that side of their lives for fourteen years, fearing rejection from their family and friends.Soon after their fourteenth birthday, their lives were uprooted by a group of hooded men ushering them out of their old existence and into a whole new world where everyone was gifted and people could openly be who they were meant to be. The problem is, Micah has no clue who or what she is.The twins run across all the normal things that regular kids find in high school, including some odd classes, the school bully and the high school crushes that simultaneously aggravate and fascinate the girls. They’ve made a few friends and even like a couple of their teachers but Micah feels lost and misses the normal life she had before she found out she was extraordinary.The Phoenix Tree is the one thing that has drawn Micah’s attention. It is the epicenter of their school and the root of all the power the school protects. Their freshman year just happens to be the Year of Renewal, the one time every fifty years that the Phoenix Tree is weakened, and someone wants its power.When Kiera uncovers a secret book in the freshman library, their lives begin to unravel. They discover that their destinies have already been decided for them as they dive deeper into the world of the Linemen, where everyone has their place and the SEAL decides their fates.Suddenly, their friends aren’t exactly who they thought they were and even their own teachers who were sworn to protect them have secrets. Their own school principal, bearing a hideous scar and a mysterious past, is the most frightening of them all and his own grand secrets could mean the end of the new life they’d just barely begun to know.Micah and Kiera are forced to dig deep into those secrets and even deeper into themselves, where the truth is only an illusion and deceit hides out in every corner of every hallway.

“S. P. Kumar's first novel, Cave of Mystic Dreams, will impress you in its own right, and even more so when you discover that its author is a 12-year-old middle-school student. Kumar introduces us to a world of adventures as we witness the trio of young protagonists travel to a parallel world to pursue a quest that has been forced upon them. While always aware of certain powers they possessed, Claire, Jason, and Zac did not understand why until they were plucked from their ordinary lives to aid in a fight against evil which they little understand. Armed with little more than their unusual talents and keen intellects, the three young friends have a surprising amount of acumen and fortitude to forge ahead even when confronted with seemingly impossible tests and challenges. Despite the other worldly fantasies of monsters, magic, potions, and special powers, the emotions and moral dilemmas they share are poignant and will ring true not only to middle-school readers but also to adventure and fantasy fans of all ages. Kumar is a natural storyteller, and her richly drawn characters and intriguing setting will delight all who enter her mystical world.” —Dr. Holly J. Bauer, University of California, San Diego

Once again Erica Stafford and her two sidekicks, Sophie and The Finn, find themselves thrust into the middle of another mystery. This time she is on summer vacation, prior to entering the seventh grade, and while visiting her aunt who lives in a house on the ocean in Sandy Beach Island, New Jersey, there is a major theft in a New York City museum just days before she arrives at her aunt’s. Her friend Abby, who has joined her at the Jersey Shore, will team up with a local boy Jake, and the three of them along with Sophie and The Finn will attempt to solve “The Secret of the Box.” But they’re not alone as the manhunt for the thieves takes on an international element that brings together local and state police, the FBI, as well as several international special investigators. During this adventure, Erica will also discover that the voice within her that appears unexpectedly and had previously warned her about impending danger is back. What does it all mean? “She stepped out from behind the dune and started to walk towards the cottage. Her mind was racing; she didn’t know where she got the courage to face…..” “The door suddenly flew open and this man stood in front of her. He was over six feet, big, but not fat with huge wide hands. He had a scraggly dirty black hair and a salt and pepper beard. Erica noticed a tattoo on his right forearm that was a picture of a skull with crossed knives under it. The only thing between them was a screen door. She felt her knees start to tremble and her mind telling her to run as fast as she could away from the cottage.” Join Erica, Sophie and The Finn along with Abby and Jake as they begin a new mystery that places them in a new twist that leads them further from safety and draws them closer to danger.Remember to visit us at: sophieandthefinn.com/comment

Amarillo Rust and his mercenaries make their living at the end of a smoking gun, pulling off some of the most dangerous jobs, all for the highest bidder. When a shadowy figure from the distant past offers Rust the contract of a lifetime, one that would allow his entire team to retire once and for all, there’s just one catch. This job would drop them into the center of a war between the principalities of ultimate good and unspeakable evil. No one said rescuing injured angels was easy. Nobody said having to fight off demons while they did it would be either. Now the team must take sides in an epic struggle that spans both our plane of existence and the reaches of the human soul. What affect do our daily choices have in Heaven and Hell? How far would you go to hold back the dark?

Laury, at nearly fifteen, a quiet girl, has been completely comfortable in her life. She is a good student, enjoys sports and being with her friends. She even gets along with her parents! She is the fourth in a family of five children. Her two older brothers are in college. She and her sister, Sarah two years older, are close and share a bedroom affectionately called “The Pit”. Completing the family is Brother Tag, age six. Laury’s best friend, Liz, always get things moving, whether it’s tennis, riding, or social activities. Laury is shocked out of her pleasant life when Liz abruptly has to move to her grandparent’s farm in Iowa because her parents are getting divorced. Initially, Laury has a terrible time adjusting to Liz’s absence. She has some health problems and a lot of social problems. It was awful to feel invisible. She has a lot of thinking to do, and a lot of hurdles to overcome. With the help of her family, she finds strength she didn’t know she had, a voice she didn’t know she possessed, and a much happier life.

Whereas the settings for the first two books in The Adventures of Archibald and Jockabeb series were inside the United States, the third book shifts to Brazil. When the two brothers fly south to visit their Uncle Charlie, a retired Merchant Marine who’d travelled all over the world before putting down roots in the Amazonian Rainforest, they have no idea what lies ahead. As the boys and their uncle travel further up river toward a remote village inhabited by the Minauri tribe and its wise old shaman, Hutano, the mood shifts and takes on a more foreboding nature. Jockabeb’s clairvoyant dreams once again foreshadow the danger lurking in the jungle outside the Minauri village. As a confrontation with the rival Wikola tribe and its evil shaman, Vengolus, draws closer, the boys learn a terrible secret that only their uncle and his good friend, Hutano, know. When Uncle Charlie and a Minauri war party head into the jungle in the dead of night, the boys are left alone with only women and children. Far from home, and with no one to protect them, Archibald and Jockabeb both hope that the blue feather dust will once again work its magic. In addition to learning interesting facts about the Amazon, the reader witnesses the classic battle between good and evil play out as the two brothers continue to mature and learn what true friendship really means.

What makes for a timeless Christmas story? - A Miracle in NYC? A train heading for the North Pole? A penny-pinching man visited by three ghosts? Or how about the cold - hard truth…Johnny Bugeyes anxiously awaits the arrival of Christmas morning. He is awoken in the middle of the night to the sound of strange noises. His investigation leads him in catching his parents “in the act!”“A Johnny Bugeyes Christmas” with endearing verse and artwork make this a special Christmas treat for readers of all ages. This is a new Christmas Literary Classic for all of those who, even after “finding out”…still has reason to BELIEVE.

The young puffin Despina, fearing punishment for her disgraceful behavior, flees the island of her birth and goes to sea. There she meets up with a lonely great auk named Fletcher, who is frantically searching for the only other great auk still alive.When Despina agrees to help Fletcher, she has no idea of the amazing and sometimes dangerous adventures she will have. She cannot imagine the strange characters she will meet--like a French chef who wants to cook and eat her, a fat white rat named HoRATio (who may be friend or enemy), and Sir Cedrick, a large and imposing puffin with blond hair hanging down his back.Will Despina survive all the challenges she faces and redeem herself in the eyes of her own puffin colony? Read this charming, suspenseful fantasy to find out. And look at the science section at the back of the book; you’ll be amazed to learn how much of the story is true!

Julianna is a child telling the story of how her world changes as a result of her parents’ divorce. Julianna, like other children going through divorce, experiences an emotional rollercoaster. She is confused, sad and angry. She feels alone and ashamed. She is dealing with many changes — new homes, different schedules, and now, she travels back and forth from her mom’s home to her dad’s home. Initially, Julianna’s parents are upset and going through their own struggles. Later, they realize the divorce is impacting Julianna, and the family begins to communicate. This book mirrors children’s experience of divorce through powerful illustrations and words. By mirroring what children are feeling and facing, it helps them communicate about their own divorce. Reading this book gives parents the tools to open a dialog to help their children. Talking about divorce allows parents and children to move forward and begin healing.