Books published by publisher D.M. Andrews

On his eleventh birthday Thomas Farrell is informed that the deceased father he never knew has provided for his education at Darkledun Manor, a school for gifted children. Thomas, however, feels he's just an ordinary boy, but Darkledun Manor proves to be anything but an ordinary school…In this work of fiction the reader is transported into a world of myth as the young protagonist, Thomas Farrell, seeks to understand who his mysterious father was, and why he left him a strange glass orb containing a serpent. As the story progresses, Thomas and his friends become increasing caught up in a world they never knew existed – a world beyond the standing stones.You can review a short audio sample from the book, read by the author, at www.writers-and-publishers.com. A video trailer can also be accessed by viewing D.M. Andrews’ Amazon author page. Cover design by Alex Hausch. Word count: Approx. 74,000Brief: “Narnia meets Hogwarts” (AmeliaAT "Apostrophistica", Amazon reviewer)Audience: Although middle-grade fantasy, adults might also enjoy this."Spellbinding: An excellent and well written book. I was captivated from start to finish. I don't normally read fantasy novels as I find them a bit too 'fantastical,' but I enjoyed the escapism and adventure in this book." (Steven Ray Montgomery, 5 stars)"A fabulous book, extremely well written and engaging from start to finish. If you like the Harry Potter tales you'll be sure to enjoy this. Just as much fun for adults as children. Thoroughly recommended!" (S Devon, 5 stars)

Callum Chase would much rather be reading a good novel than playing sports, or studying a bit of Greek myth instead of mixing with those in his school. Bullied and friendless, Cal retreats every night into a world of his own making -- a world of his imagination, a world where he is master, a world of dreams.But then one day something happens that really shouldn't have happened: the girl from his dreams turns up at his school and turns his world - both the waking and the dream one - upside down... Audience: Young AdultGenre: FantasyTheme: Dreams, Lucid DreamingSetting: England and Renaissance ItalyWord count: ca. 13,000 wordsLanguage: British EnglishRating: Suitable for confident readers of all ages

It's Christmas time at the Paranormal Institute for Witches. Excited to go home for the holidays and be reunited with their families, Mercy, Jax, Holly, Sweets, and Alba say their goodbyes. However, when an unpredicted snowstorm ravages Aspen Falls, the girls must scramble to figure out their next move. Tempers flare as blame is placed and feelings are hurt. By the looks of it, Christmas will surely be ruined. But when a surprise visitor arrives, the girls are forced to find out what friendship really means and decide whether or not it's worth saving. Visited by some blasts from the past, the girls are given glimpses into each other's pasts and find out what life would have been like if they'd never met and formed the Witch Squad on the first day of classes. A Very Mercy Christmas is the fifth book in the Witch Squad Cozy Mystery series - there is no mystery to solve, instead sit back and enjoy a Christmas story about what went down over the Witch Squad's first winter break and get a glimpse into the lives of each of the girls before they met.

Holiday break is over, and the girls are finally back at the Paranormal Institute for Witches. Campus is now blanketed with a thick layer of snow, thanks to the Christmas Eve storm that covered the tiny town of Aspen Falls, Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, the first day back isn’t starting off so well. First, a new girl picks a fight with Alba in the cafeteria, and then she sets her sights on Houston Brooks. But when one of the girls’ beloved school employees is found dead, things really take a turn for the worse. It’s not until the dearly departed’s ghost fingers the murderer that it seems like it’s an open-and-shut case. But is it really? Mercy’s not so sure. Convincing Alba and the rest of the girls to help her figure out the truth may not only land them in hot water with Sorceress Stone once again, but it may also put their lives in danger. Rejoin your old friends - Mercy, Jax, Sweets, Holly, and Alba - for a wild ride that ends with a wedding and a surprise guest!

Help your kids learn more about British history through this interactive quiz book. This book contains fifteen questions covering over 2000 years of British history, each with picture prompts and four multiple-choice answers. This quiz book also contains mnemonics (memory devices) to help your child remember even more history. Incorrect answers also provide a learning experience in the form of additional information and clues.Suitable for children aged 8-12 though older children and adults may also find this kids' quiz book helpful in polishing up their own knowledge of British history.