Books published by publisher Castle Gate Press

A century after the fall of mankind, one small city remains. Surrounded by a seemingly endless barrier of hills, and separated from what is left of the world, they may be all that stands between survival and extinction.In a post-apocalyptic world, most people by the age of thirty are consumed by the Sickness, a mysterious and deadly illness. But the Sickness is not the only enemy for Collin Mann’s city. Hordes of deranged killers live in the surrounding hills. With few trained protectors, the future of the little city looks bleak.Collin, fifteen years old, buries those the Sickness consumes. Slight and awkward, he shuns warrior training, avoiding the example of his big brother and guardian.When killers attack, he’s called to step forward and defend his city. Instead, he freezes. He’s ashamed, knowing that his people need him to fight. But can he do it? Will a clumsy person like himself make any difference in the battle for existence?For Collin, it's the moment of truth. Will he finally become the warrior his people need him to be?Order your copy NOW and embark on this thrilling tale.

Graveyards don't exist merely to shelter the dead. They also nurture the living. As strange as it sounds, America s garden cemeteries were our nation s first public parks! People used to visit graveyards not just to mourn the dead, but to have a fun day in nature.Yes, FUN!More and more of America's cemeteries are applying for arboretum status and being placed on the historical register. Many now offer tours, annual festivals and events which run the gamut from jazz picnics, birding, costumed reenactments, performances of Shakespeare, and more.Along with this renewed appreciation for historic cemeteries, comes the realization that we have forgotten the meaning behind many of the symbols and acronyms our ancestors left on their headstones.Tui Snider s book, Understanding Cemetery Symbols, describes the meaning behind the symbols and architecture found in the historic graveyards of America.History buffs, genealogists, ghost hunters and other curiosity seekers will gain a deeper appreciation for these "messages from the dead" with a copy of Tui Snider's book on their shelf, or better yet, in their hands, as they explore America's open-air museums for themselves!

More Haunted Places and True Ghost Stories!Tui Snider's popular travel guide to haunted places in North Texas is back with a fully updated 2nd Edition featuring more haunted places and true ghost stories!What's new in Paranormal Texas, 2nd Edition?Just like the original travel guide, Paranormal Texas 2nd Edition gives readers haunted history and directions to sites where paranormal activity is reported in the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex.The 2nd edition now includes:Photos: Readers asked for photos of haunted places. Paranormal Texas, 2nd editionhas over 50 photos of haunted towns, haunted hotels, and more.Ghost hunting tips: Tui Snider explains what she has learned since she began attending paranormal investigations with Texas ghost hunters.More haunted places: Several new venues (including a haunted doll museum!) with fascinating haunted history were added to Paranormal Texas, 2nd edition.Firsthand accounts: Readers asked for more true ghost stories and hauntings. (She even shares personal experiences with paranormal activity, including a strange encounter with her doppelganger at a haunted hotel!)All the above, PLUS a paranormal activity evidence database:See the paranormal activity for yourself: Readers can access an online database with links to EVPs, ghost photos, videos, and other evidence gathered by paranormal investigators who have visited the haunted sites in her book.Continually updated: This database will be continually updated with EVPs, anomalous photos, videos, and other data gathered at haunted places featured in Paranormal Texas, 2nd edition.Add your paranormal activity: Readers can contact the author if they have paranormal evidence to add!Is Paranormal Texas, 2nd edition for YOU?Ghost Hunters - If you want to plan a fun road trip to haunted places (with or without ghost hunting equipment) Paranormal Texas, 2nd edition can help.Armchair Travelers - If you prefer reading about haunted history, Paranormal Texas, 2nd edition can take you on an exciting armchair tour through haunted towns of North Texas.

Christian young adult fiction. In a post-apocalyptic world, most people by age thirty have succumbed to the Sickness, a mysterious deadly illness. But the Sickness is not the only enemy for Collin Mann’s city. Hordes of deranged killers live in the hills around it. With few trained protectors, the future of the little city looks bleak. Collin, fifteen years old, buries those the Sickness consumes. Slight and awkward, he shuns warrior training, avoiding the example of his big brother and guardian. When killers attack at the watering hole, he’s called to step forward and defend. Instead, he freezes. He’s ashamed. His people need him to fight. But can he do it? Or would a clumsy person like himself make any difference in the battle for existence? What others are saying: "Children of the Forgotten is a thoughtful and poignant post-apocalyptic tale that fans of TV's "The 100" would appreciate. It features well-drawn characters, medieval heroics, and a clever twist or two. I recommend it!" (Kerry Nietz, award-winning author of Frayed) "A powerful post-apocalyptic story of love, sacrifice, and hope. It'll leave you wanting the next novel!" (Morgan L. Busse, author of the Follower of the Word Series) "An action-packed, post-apocalyptic fusion of war and faith!" (Angie Brashear, award-winning author of the Legends of the Woodlands Series) "Children of the Forgotten is an exceptional debut novel filled with tangible characters within a well-framed story world. Charles Franklin writes with passion, conviction, and wit, and is definitely an author you want to add to your TBR list!" (Mandy Fender, author of the Defier Series)

My father sees things that aren’t there, and I am terrified of becoming like him. ​Whoever said your worst fears never come true is a damn liar. It doesn’t matter how many times I tell myself the dragons aren’t real, that dark knights aren’t trying to kill me, and that Trent Ferguson is still the same asshole I always thought he was – every cell in body says otherwise when I step between the realms.In one world, my father desperately needs my protection.In another world, an entire kingdom will be destroyed if I don’t take my place as leader of their dragon army. In my world, everything and everyone I love is being taken from me, including my own mind.My survival may come down to who to trust and who to kill, but only if I can escape the chains one monster hopes to put me in. And to do that, I have to discover what’s real and what’s not.And who I really am.

My father sees things that aren't there.I've spent my entire life terrified of becoming like him.Whoever said your worst fears never come true is a damn liar.It doesn't matter how many times I tell myself the dragons aren't real, that dark knights aren't trying to kill me, and that Trent Ferguson is still the same asshole I always thought he was - every cell in my body says otherwise when I step between the realms.In one world, my father desperately needs my protection. In another, an entire kingdom will be destroyed if I don't take my place as leader of their dragon army. In my world, everything and everyone I love is slipping away - including my own mind. My survival may come down to who to trust - and who to kill - but only if I can escape the chains one monster hopes to put me in. And do that, I have to decide what's real and what's not.Tick tock goes the clock.