Books published by publisher Erie Lake Press

Eric Hoffer Book Award Grand Prize Short List & B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree“Return to the Celtic magic that began with the suspenseful, award-winning novel Circle of Nine – Beltany . . .”Brigit Quinn has survived a year full of both good and bad surprises after learning the truth of her unique heritage as a descendant of a powerful Celtic tribe. As she trains for her eventual place in the Circle of Nine that guards the ancient stone circles of Ireland, Brigit embraces the rich, mystical history of her people and the responsibility to protect their extraordinary way of life.But everything Brigit holds dear is in jeopardy when a mysterious packet warns of an evil force seeking to steal the legendary weapons known as the Sacred Treasures and use them to destroy the Circle of Nine. Plagued with worry about her own magical capabilities, the motivations of those around her, and her family’s lineage, Brigit is catapulted on a mission to discover exactly who is threatening her people. Can Brigit and the rest of the Circle learn the truth in time to destroy this enemy for good?“The first time I summoned a portal, I didn’t understand how I accidentally opened a doorway to another realm. The second time wasn’t a mistake. I was ready and stepped through with a clear vision of my destination and the grim resolve that my mission must succeed.” - Brigit Quinn

The War of the Worlds (1898) is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells, describing an invasion of late Victorian England by Martians equipped with advanced weaponry. It is a seminal depiction of an alien invasion of Earth.The novel is narrated by an anonymous journalist, living where the invaders land. Throughout the narrative he struggles to reunite with his wife and brother, while witnessing the Martians destroying Southern English counties and London. Finding London an abandoned ruin, and seeing little hope for humankind, he decides to sacrifice himself to the invaders, only to discover that they have succumbed to the effects of Earth bacteria, to which they have no immunity.The plot has been related to invasion literature of the time. The novel has been variously interpreted as a commentary on evolutionary theory, British imperialism, and generally Victorian fears and prejudices. At the time of publication it was classed as a scientific romance. Since then, it has influenced much literature and other media, spawning several films, radio dramas, comic book adaptations, a television series, and sequels or parallel stories by other authors.

Kindle Book Award Finalist, Readers' Favorite Book Award Finalist, & Gotham Writers' YA Novel Discovery Contest Finalist“Since I was a little girl I’ve been labeled a freak in my small town. There’s no blending in when your mom practices an ancient pagan religion and everyone believes she’s a witch. On my 15th birthday my secret wish is the same as always – to just be normal. But that’s not what I get. Not even close.” – Brigit QuinnInstead, Brigit is shocked to learn she’s descended from a legendary Celtic tribe -- powerful people who serve as guardians of the stone circles of Ireland. A spellbound book of family history reveals the magical powers of her ancestors. Powers that could be hers -- if only she wanted them.And when someone sinister and evil returns to steal her family’s strength, Brigit has to make a decision. Fight to keep her unique heritage or reject it for the normal life she’s always wanted.This contemporary coming-of-age novel will appeal to readers who enjoy stories of magic steeped in the mysticism surrounding the standing stone circles of Ireland.

Pinky the eraser wants to do a good job, but his eagerness to clean up the messy sketches creates chaos. Aspiring young artists need to learn to sketch. Sketching lightly, layering scribble after scribble, building up an image of the vision that you have in your head. It's like looking through the fog until you see your vision clearly. A Sketchy Story lets a child know that creating art requires them to look through the scribbles and find the shapes that bring their ideas to life, and soon they will be creating beautiful works of art.

Return to the Celtic magic that began with the suspenseful, award-winning novel Circle of Nine – Beltany.Descended from a legendary Celtic tribe that guards the secrets of the ancient stone circles, the Quinn women have a great responsibility to protect their pagan rituals and way of life. As members of the formidable Circle of Nine, they celebrate the holidays of the year from Yule to Samhain, keeping the traditions of the Tuatha de Danann alive through the centuries against insurmountable odds. We first met these women in Circle of Nine – Beltany, and now a set of three novellas reveals more of their engaging stories.In Bressa’s Banishment the power struggle between Father Banan and village healer Bressa Gormley unfolds amidst accusations of treachery, heresy, and murder. Can the Circle protect their trusted healer and the path of the Tuatha against a growing religious fervor?Dervla’s Destiny brings us to medieval Ireland where the beloved character Dervla Quinn learns of her gifts and fights tremendous loss, betrayal, and violence, all the while never giving up on finding the love she deserves. In Phoebe's Mission, when an evil force on a quest for ultimate power threatens the Circle of Nine, Phoebe Quinn must leave Ireland for the first time and travel to the United States to protect their way of life. Along the way, she meets the handsome Macklin Scott, taking her mission, and possibly her future, on a far different course than expected.

Best friends, Kit and Cub are treasure seeking miners. Together they explore, build and learn about the world around them as they work together to overcome obstacles and manage the trials of trying something new.GO FLY A KITEKit convinces Cub that building a kite would be fun. So the two set out to build and fly a kite! The ups and downs of building and flying a kite prove that their bond is stronger than tape and string.

Kindle Book Award FinalistReaders' Favorite Book Award FinalistGotham Writers' YA Novel Discovery Contest Finalist“Since I was a little girl I’ve been labeled a freak in my small town. There’s no blending in when your mom practices an ancient pagan religion and everyone believes she’s a witch. On my 15th birthday my secret wish is the same as always – to just be normal. But that’s not what I get. Not even close.” – Brigit QuinnInstead, Brigit is shocked to learn she’s descended from a legendary Celtic tribe - powerful people who serve as guardians of the stone circles of Ireland. A spellbound book of family history reveals the magical powers of her ancestors. Powers that could be hers - if only she wanted them. And when someone sinister and evil returns to steal her family’s strength, Brigit has to make a decision. Fight to keep her unique heritage or reject it for the normal life she’s always wanted.This contemporary coming-of-age novel will appeal to teen (and adult) readers who enjoy stories of magic steeped in the mysticism surrounding the standing stone circles of Ireland.

Return to the Celtic magic that began with the suspenseful, award-winning novel Circle of Nine – Beltany.Descended from a legendary Celtic tribe that guards the secrets of the ancient stone circles, the Quinn women have a great responsibility to protect their pagan rituals and way of life. As members of the formidable Circle of Nine, they celebrate the holidays of the year from Yule to Samhain, keeping the traditions of the Tuatha de Danann alive through the centuries against insurmountable odds. We first met these women in Circle of Nine – Beltany, and now a set of three novellas reveals more of their engaging stories. Dervla’s Destiny brings us to medieval Ireland where this beloved character learns of her gifts and fights tremendous loss, betrayal, and violence, all the while never giving up on finding the love she deserves.