Books published by publisher Excalibur

Reiko has returned to Japan ... now she has to defend it with her life! Moving back to modern Tokyo after growing up in the USA, 17-year-old Reiko expected exam stress and outdated customs. Making good grades and fitting in seem less important when ancient mythology comes to life around her. Are these shadowy creatures lurking in her school and in the streets really the Yokai from the old stories? Why won’t her family or the teachers believe her?She’s going to need help.Reiko convinces her small circle of friends to join her, and with their limited resources, they start to investigate. They learn that the creatures are at war with each other, and both sides are plotting to steal the Sanshu no Jingi - Japan's mysterious Imperial Treasures, the Sword, Mirror, and Jewel, which are not the harmless artifacts they seem.Reiko and her friends soon realize that they are in over their heads, but it's too late to back out. The Yokai have noticed them, and will not tolerate their interference. In the shadow war breaking out in the streets, the subway tunnels and skyscrapers, the whole of Tokyo could be destroyed in the conflict. This Science Fantasy version of modern Japan will keep you turning the pages with its blend of history, culture, technology, and magic. Scroll up to click and buy!

Alone and lost in haunted Japan...Japan, 1620: A mysterious shipwreck has left cabin boy Simon Grey stranded in an unfamiliar, dangerous land. He hoped that a long sea voyage would provide some relief from his "gift" of seeing ghosts everywhere on land. Instead, he finds that his ability draws him into the shadowy world of yokai, the spirits and monsters that roam Japan by night. Together with the mysterious Oyuki, daughter of an English sailor-turned-samurai, Simon must earn the yokai's trust and help, while staying one step ahead of the Shogun's guards and an evil sorcerer determined to discover the "secret" of Simon's powers.As they struggle to stay alive and find a way home, Simon and Oyuki deal with friends and foes from both sides of the grave.Simon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts is a gripping fantasy adventure that will appeal to fans of Percy Jackson and Young Samurai.

It was meant to be a relaxing school trip. It turned out to be a death trap. Reiko Bergman and her friends are on a high school trip to the island of Hokkaido, in northern Japan. Sapporo city is host to the world-famous Snow Festival, where giant ice statues and sculptures are on display to the public. They think they are out of danger. They think the Jewel, the third Imperial Treasure of japan, is safely protected. They think the Kagetori have given up their quest for revenge. But then they realize they are being tracked through the snow-covered streets by shadowy assailants ... An impenetrable force field appears around Sapporo city center, trapping Reiko and hundreds of people inside. The ice statues come to life, animated by one purpose; kill Reiko and anyone else who knows of the existence of the Jewel. The Snow Festival has become a death trap. The stakes have never been higher ... the evil has never been colder ... and when Reiko finally discovers who is really behind the chaos, she finds herself at the edge of defeat, powerless to prevent the death of one of her friends ... " ... combines the pace of a modern science fiction/fantasy novel with an authentic recreation of the atmosphere, society, history and mythology of Japan." - John Stroter Cairns, director of independent film "Schoolgirl Apocalypse."

The mirror will show you a world that reflects your dreams - and nightmares. Reiko Furukawa Bergman is hoping to get back to a normal high school life - no easy task after helping to stop a vengeful creature from Japanese mythology destroying Tokyo. But her hopes are dashed when the Nine Star Division, the branch of Japan’s police force that deals with supernatural and extra-terrestrial threats to the nation, informs Reiko that the shadow-creatures called the Kagetori have returned to seize the second Imperial Treasure – the mystic mirror known as the Yata no Kagami. Not only that, they have found a secret two-hundred-year-old scroll relating the history of the mirror and its guardian: the half-Japanese warrior and shamaness known as … Reiko Furukawa Bergman. In a journey into the past to try to save the future, Reiko will cross paths with mythological creatures such as the Tengu, Kappa and Kitsune, but the strangest opponent of all will be … herself. " ... combines the pace of a modern science fiction/fantasy novel with an authentic recreation of the atmosphere, society, history and mythology of Japan." - John Stroter Cairns, director of independent film "Schoolgirl Apocalypse."

Isabella's Libretto is the tale of one orphan seeking her dream in Venice, Italy, in 1715-a time when music permeated the canals and lanes of the floating city. Abandoned as a baby at the Ospedale della Pietà, Isabella dal Cello has spent her entire life wondering why her mother deserted her. Now she is an ambitious teen who has worked hard to earn a place playing her cello in the orphanage's prestigious orchestra. This remarkable ensemble of girls is directed by none other than Don Antonio Vivaldi, the colorful and complex maestro, destined to be remembered as a great composer, conductor, and violinist. Don Vivaldi recognizes Isabella as a kindred spirit and nurtures her talent. One night, however, Isabella defies the rules of the Ospedale and sneaks out with her best friend. The unusual punishment devised for Isabella changes her life in a most unexpected way, testing her devotion to her musical goals-and her friends. Can Isabella satisfy an impossible choice that is put before her? Challenged by loss and betrayal, she will have to call on her pluck and perseverance if she has any chance of claiming her dream before it slips away.

Isabella’s Libretto is the tale of one orphan seeking her dream in Venice, Italy, in 1715—a time when music permeated the canals and lanes of the floating city. Abandoned as a baby at the Ospedale della Pietà, Isabella dal Cello has spent her entire life wondering why her mother deserted her. Now she is an ambitious teen who has worked hard to earn a place playing her cello in the orphanage’s prestigious orchestra. This remarkable ensemble of girls is directed by none other than Don Antonio Vivaldi, the colorful and complex maestro, destined to be remembered as a great composer, conductor, and violinist. Don Vivaldi recognizes Isabella as a kindred spirit and nurtures her talent. One night, however, Isabella defies the rules of the Ospedale and sneaks out with her best friend. The unusual punishment devised for Isabella changes her life in a most unexpected way, testing her devotion to her musical goals—and her friends. Can Isabella satisfy an impossible choice that is put before her? Challenged by loss and betrayal, she will have to call on her pluck and perseverance if she has any chance of claiming her dream before it slips away.

Isabella’s Libretto is the tale of one orphan seeking her dream in Venice, Italy, in 1715—a time when music permeated the canals and lanes of the floating city. Abandoned as a baby at the Ospedale della Pietà, Isabella dal Cello has spent her entire life wondering why her mother deserted her. Now she is an ambitious teen who has worked hard to earn a place playing her cello in the orphanage’s prestigious orchestra. This remarkable ensemble of girls is directed by none other than Don Antonio Vivaldi, the colorful and complex maestro, destined to be remembered as a great composer, conductor, and violinist. Don Vivaldi recognizes Isabella as a kindred spirit and nurtures her talent. One night, however, Isabella defies the rules of the Ospedale and sneaks out with her best friend. The unusual punishment devised for Isabella changes her life in a most unexpected way, testing her devotion to her musical goals—and her friends. Can Isabella satisfy an impossible choice that is put before her? Challenged by loss and betrayal, she will have to call on her pluck and perseverance if she has any chance of claiming her dream before it slips away.

Alone and lost in haunted Japan …Japan, 1620: A mysterious shipwreck has left cabin boy Simon Grey stranded in an unfamiliar, dangerous land.He hoped that a long sea voyage would provide some relief from his “gift” of seeing ghosts everywhere on land. Instead, he finds that his ability draws him into the shadowy world of yokai, the spirits and monsters that roam Japan by night. Together with the mysterious Oyuki, daughter of an English sailor-turned-samurai, Simon must earn the yokai's trust and help, while staying one step ahead of the Shogun's guards and an evil sorcerer determined to discover the “secret” of Simon’s powers.As they struggle to stay alive and find a way home, Simon and Oyuki deal with friends and foes from both sides of the grave.Simon Grey and the March of a Hundred Ghosts is a gripping fantasy adventure that will appeal to fans of Percy Jackson and Young Samurai.