Books published by publisher Austin

"Once in a while, a story comes out that gives one pause... even the most devout canine advocates may come away touched to the core."-Adrea Gibbs, Life With DogsMeet Shadow. He's a little older and slower than he used to be, but he has a heart of gold, and he's a good dog. People always tell him so. He'll never hesitate to give your face a good licking, and there's no one he loves more than his human, Brian.Brian got a new puppy for Christmas though, leading him to abandon Shadow at the shelter he came from eleven years earlier. Shadow is devastated. Worse, the clock is winding down, even as a caring shelter worker helps him heal from the betrayal. Each day brings him closer to being euthanized in order to make more room at the shelter, and his fate rests in the hands of the very species that betrayed him—humans.Shadow’s story is the story of countless real-life dogs that end up in shelters every year. In an effort to help save them, 20% of royalties will go to Love & Second Chances all-breed dog rescue.

When the boy takes on his first job, he does it simply for the pocket money. With early starts and difficult employers to contend with, life as a paper boy is not as simple as it seems. However, without realising it, he has taken his first step towards adulthood. Leaving his newspaper deliveries behind, he embarks on a series of very different professions. He experiences the ups and downs of working life and encounters a variety of people along the way. Although reasonably successful in his endeavours, he fails to find true fulfilment until he begins teaching. As he rises to greater positions of power, he begins to wonder if, finally, that's it ...

(Very original. I liked the way the author handled the main character's age and weaved a rather unusual but believable love story ~ Book Junkies Review)Emily turns fifteen as her family relocates to San Francisco. Money is tight, so they move into her uncle's mansion and live by his strict rules. Emily is convinced her life has hit rock bottom, but things only get worse when she hears voices in the mirrors. Are they ghosts or something much worse—or could she be going insane? When Emily learns the truth, it exceeds her wildest imagination.One of those voices belongs to a boy named Tyler. Emily feels drawn to him and decides to help. The decision sets her on a path of self-discovery with new-found powers, a dark family secret, a cute boy she’s crazy about, parents who think she’s lost her mind, and an uncle who wants to destroy her.Emily must rely on her wits and inner strength to save Tyler and herself without becoming trapped on the dark side of the mirror.Age 12+, and young adults of all ages.