Books published by publisher Eric Hobbs

Welcome to Astoria's library, a mysterious place offering its visitors a unique chance to visit their favorite storybook lands. Neverland? Wonderland? Oz? They're all a reality in this magical building, each of dreamlike world waiting to be explored. But what happens when one false move in these mythic lands is enough to change the stories you love? What happens when one wrong step can turn your favorite fairy tale into a nightmare? Wesley Bates thinks he's found an opportunity to leave the drama of middle school behind when he stumbles upon strange doorways in his local library leading into the storybook lands from his favorite books. Neverland, Wonderland, Oz, they're all a reality and just a few short steps away. Unfortunately, the opportunity for adventure comes with a price. Wesley quickly find himself embroiled in a centuries old-battle for the library's magic, a battle that will force him to face the fears he's been dodging, and one of the most terrifying bullies of all time!

Everything you know about your favorite books is about to change! Welcome to Astoria's library, a mysterious place offering its visitors a unique chance to visit their favorite storybook lands. Neverland? Wonderland? Oz? They're all a reality in this magical building, each dreamlike world waiting to be explored. But what happens when one false move in these mythic lands is enough to change the stories you love? What happens when one wrong step can turn your favorite fairy tale into a nightmare? After learning that their actions in Oz have had grave consequences, Wesley and Tay return to the fabled land hoping they can undo any damage they've done. Once there, however, the children discover things are even worse than they imagined. Not only has the Wicked Witch taken control of Oz, Douglas Stanford is now recruiting an army of storybook villains to help him obtain the magic hidden within Astoria's library. The Librarian will need the children's help once more if he's going to protect the library's power from those who intend to exploit it.

Bloodcurdling horror for brave young listeners! When Sam's parents buy him an antique piano for his birthday, he's sure of one thing: He won't be getting rid of his abusive music teacher anytime soon. Lucky for Sam, his new piano is no ordinary instrument. More than 100 years old, the baby grand has secrets to share, including one just for Sam, one that will ensure the boy never has to see his mean old teacher again.... Nightcrawler Tales is a groundbreaking series from fan-favorite children's author Eric Hobbs. Inspired by classics like the The Twilight Zone, Outer Limits, and Tales from the Crypt, each tale contains a chilling story that can be consumed in just a few sittings, perfect for that magic hour between sunset and bedtime, just before our nightmares begin....

Welcome to Astoria's library, a mysterious place offering its visitors a unique chance to visit their favorite storybook lands. Neverland? Wonderland? Oz? They're all reality in this magical building, each a dreamlike world waiting to be explored. But what happens when one false move in these mythic lands is enough to change the stories you love? What happens when one wrong step can turn your favorite fairy tale into a nightmare? Little Boy Lost (book one) Wesley Bates thinks his life pretty much sucks. He's landed at the bottom of his school's popularity ladder, and bully Randy Stanford seems to be waiting around every corner. That said, Wes thinks he's found a way to escape his real-world problems when he stumbles upon strange doorways in Astoria's local library that seem to lead into the extraordinary worlds from all his favorite books. Oz, Neverland, Wonderland - they're all reality with Wesley's new discovery. Wesley teams with best friend Taylor Williams to embark on a great adventure, both ready to leave the drama of middle school behind. But the two kids quickly find themselves embroiled in a centuries-old battle for the library and the magic hiding within. Now, fighting alongside the eccentric old man who's vowed to protect the building's power, the pair must help ward off an attack by a shadowy group with a strange tie to Wesley's nemesis, forcing Wesley to face the fears he's been dodging and one of the most terrifying bullies of all time! Unhappily Ever After (book two) Yesterday Taylor and Wes turned a boring field trip to their local library into a grand adventure when they found a mysterious portal leading into the fabled Land of Oz. But that was yesterday. Today they've learned their actions have had grave consequences. Not only did they alter the Oz mythos, but their deeds may have had unexplained repercussions in the real world as well. Taylor's returned home to find she's living a life that isn't her own. Nothing's as she left it. Her normally warm father has become cold and distant. Her grades have fallen overnight. Teachers who once saw her as their favorite student now consider her their most problematic pupil. Only Wesley remembers Taylor as she truly is, and together he and Tay return to Oz, hoping they can undo the damage and restore both worlds to the way they were. But the children quickly find they're in way over their heads. Not only has the Wicked Witch taken control of Oz, but Douglas Stanford has stayed behind to build a small army of storybook villains to help him obtain the magic hidden within Astoria's library. The librarian has returned to stop him, but the old man may need the children's help as the fate of every known world hangs in the balance.

Adventure has a new name! Fourteen-year-old Race Bailey has just discovered a shocking truth. His late father was more than a world-class magician.... He was actually a spy tasked with protecting the world from supernatural threats. Now, Race finds himself on the run, pursued by mysterious men after an ancient artifact - an artifact many believe will empower those who possess it to raise an army of the dead. If he survives, Race will face an impossible choice. Protect the powerful relic as he dad did before him...or risk losing it for a chance to avenge his father's death. As if the start to freshman year wasn't hard enough.

"Action-packed fantasy for kids ages 9-12... and their families!"Wesley thought he'd found a way to escape his problems... …now a Lost Boy has a knife to his throat.That's the sort of thing that can happen in Astoria's library.Neverland? Wonderland? Oz? They're all a reality and just a few steps away.But the opportunity for adventure has come with a price. A war is brewing for the old library's magic, and it won't be long before Wesley and his friends are in a fight against some of the most terrifying villains of all time!Are you brave enough to join them?Your family will love this epic series because it gives young readers a chance to see the classics in a brand new way: through the eyes of children just like them!Here's what fans are saying..."Who knew the library could be this exciting?""Excellent for all ages.""My son loves it!""A big hit with both the boy and the girl in this family!""Beautiful writing. I felt like a child again.""Very addictive!"Pick up the first three books today!

Everything you know about your favorite books is about to change!Welcome to Astoria's library, a mysterious place offering its visitors a unique chance to visit their favorite storybook lands. Neverland? Wonderland? Oz? They're all a reality in this magical building, each of dreamlike world waiting to be explored.But what happens when one false move in these mythic lands is enough to change the stories you love? What happens when one wrong step can turn your favorite fairy tale... into a nightmare?Book Two: Unhappily Ever After...After learning their actions in Oz have had grave consequences, Wesley and Tay return to the fabled land hoping they can undo any damage they've done. Once there, however, the children discover things are even worse than they imagined.Not only has the Wicked Witch taken control of Oz, Douglas Stanford is now recruiting an army of storybook villains to help him obtain the magic hidden within Astoria's library. The Librarian will need the children's help once more if he's going to protect the library's power from those who intend to exploit it.