Books published by publisher Famous Books

How far would you go to save the ones you love? Run five traffic lights in a row? Rob a liquor store at gunpoint? Commit murder? Security guard Sam White's life falls apart when he arrives home to find his house a smoking ruin with the bodies of his wife and daughter inside. Then he receives a phone call from a stranger who claims that his wife and child are alive and Sam can still save them. But first, he must complete a few simple tasks. Sam joins forces with Zack Parker whose life has also been ripped apart by the same sadistic foe, and together they plunge into the dark, labyrinthine underworld of Portland, Oregon. It's a race against time to discover the identity of the kidnapper and save their families before it's too late.

What if everything you believed about the worst event in your life was a lie?Ian Quinn’s day begins with an anonymous death threat, but that’s not entirely unusual in his line of work as a court-ordered child protection officer. The frustrated parents of his clients often need someone to lash out at — and Ian makes sure that he is the easiest target.But the threat is nothing compared to the envelope stuffed into his hand by a foul-smelling vagrant who mutters the cryptic message, “He says he’s sorry” before scurrying away.The envelope with his name scrawled across the front contains a lone visitor’s pass to the Oregon State Penitentiary, and the accompanying message fills Ian’s heart with both terror and revulsion.The author of the note destroyed Ian’s life. In the blink of an eye, this drunk-driving scum took the most precious thing in Ian’s life.Worst of all, Ian had watched it happen.And now the bastard wants to see him.The message is short. Only seven words.I was paid to kill your daughter.

Welcome to Puneet Bhandal's fictional Bollywood Series. In this book...Bela is the youngest and most sensational actress in Mumbai. She is beautiful, a brilliant dancer and she can act. Even hunky hero Marc Fernandez is raving about her. But not everyone is happy about this. Fellow actress and daughter of famous Bollywood icons, Monica, feels threatened and when a film magazine quotes Bela as saying she is a better actress than her, Monica sees red. Nobody messes with her, especially not an ‘outsider’…How will Bela contend with her well-connected rival?www.BollywoodSeries.com

Welcome to Puneet Bhandal's Bollywood Series. In this book...After two flop movies, stunning actress Deepa Khanna is riding high on the success of her latest release, Mumbai Magic. She may have been pushed into the film industry by her money-mad father, but she’s still delighted at the chance to get closer to her screen idol, Ajay Banerjee. But it’s not all plain sailing. Deepa’s been spotted in places she’s never been and now a strange man is following her. He has a haunted, faraway look in his eyes and Deepa is terrified he may be a stalker. To her dismay, she finds out the truth is, in fact, worse...www.BollywoodSeries.com

Lucy is lost! After a lifetime in Amazing Avido's Circus, she's been replaced by a younger dog and left to fend for herself. Devastated, Lucy hits the open road where she meets Sooty, a Dalmatian at the local firehall who reveals why his breed is so perfectly suited to work as a fire dog. When the fire alarm sounds and they race to help someone in trouble, Lucy might be the only one who can perform the harrowing rescue. With shaky confidence and shattered self-belief, is Lucy up for the challenge? Find out in The Adventures of Lucy Snigglefritz - Book One!THEMES: Insecurity, courage, friendship, confidence, inspiration, leadership, self worth."The Adventures of Lucy Snigglefritz" is an ongoing picture book series that follows former circus star, Lucy Snigglefritz, on a journey to find out what makes certain breeds of dogs suited to certain jobs. Along the way, Lucy gains the confidence and self-belief she needs to thrive in a strange new world. Uplifting, funny, and educational, The Adventures of Lucy Snigglefritz is a perfect picture book reader for ages 5-8, and for dog lovers ages 1-100. For a preview of the book, watch our exclusive book trailer online here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLVJRfirFA0

This lighthearted book focuses on the serious subject of children's cybersafety and the essentials of being a good digital citizen. The setting is an adventure in cyberspace with a curious cat and studious mouse, Max and Dean. During their travels, they remember the ABC's that every good cybercitizen should follow: ACT Safely, BEHAVE Respectfully, CHOOSE Responsibly. As they navigate the web, they protect their password, keep friends from downloading viruses, and block a cyberbully. Max and the Mouse: Safe in Cyberspace is the perfect book for families or teachers of elementary school age children in the 21st Century. Max and Dean make it easy to open up the conversation about how to be safe in cyberspace. Strongly focusing on digital citizenship, the young reader can conclude their learning experience by taking the pledge to follow the ABC's and in turn receive a good cybercitizen certificate. In addition to the story, this book is uniquely formatted with over a dozen Pawlinks. Max's Pawlinks are QR "Quick Response" Code Links that can be scanned by a mobile device during or after the reading to uncover bonus learnings such as definitions, videos, and even a coloring page of the ABC's. This is the first STEM book in a series focused on promoting education in the subjects of SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS. Everything within the book that is STEM related is in color, while the rest of the book is in black and white. Max and the Mouse was created by FAM Books.

Here comes Bollywood! Starlet Rivalry is the first book in the Bollywood Series, a collection of fiction books with a unique setting - the glamorous Indian film industry. Readers can experience the magic of Bollywood through stunning black-and-white illustrations, lavish film sets, magical locations, a star-studded awards function and a glitzy fashion show. In Starlet Rivalry, meet actresses Bela and Monica. While Bela has been plucked from obscurity after winning a dance competition to become a leading Bollywood icon, Monica is a star child - the daughter of famous movie stars. Bela is horrified when a magazine quotes her as saying she's a better actress than Monica, and when Monica gets wind of this, it's the start of a bitter rivalry between the pair. Monica considers Bollywood to be her home and she isn't happy about 'outsiders' trying to upstage her. To show Bela who's boss, Monica uses her dad's contacts to get Bela sidelined in a key film and then goes on to play a series of nasty tricks on her. But when one of these pranks backfires on Monica, Bela is presented with a plum opportunity to get even. What does she do? Hunky heroes Marc Fernandez and Ajay Banerjee are two other prominent characters while Bela's friends, Tara and Priyanka, provide a fun, girlie element to the story.

It's sink or swim, Lucy! In her third adventure, Lucy Snigglefritz arrives in Newfoundland, Canada, where she meets Captain, a Newfoundland Lifeguard Dog. Captain teaches Lucy all about why his breed works so well in dangerous water. When a storm blows in, Lucy gets to watch Captain's incredible swimming abilities up close. But as the weather worsens, it will be up to Lucy to find a way to get everyone back to shore safely. Is Lucy up to the task? Find out in her most action-packed story yet!THEMES: Safety, loyalty, bravery, confidence, friendship, leadership, self-discovery."The Adventures of Lucy Snigglefritz" is an ongoing picture book series that follows former circus star, Lucy Snigglefritz, on her journey to find out what makes certain breeds of worker dogs suited to certain jobs. Along the way, Lucy gains the confidence and self-belief she needs to thrive in a strange new world. Uplifting, funny, and educational, The Adventures of Lucy Snigglefritz is a perfect picture book reader for ages 5-8, and for dog lovers ages 1-100.

In the tiny English town of Whingewyth, elderly Esmeralda Fortescue has disappeared without a trace from her stately manor house. After months of searching, the mystery continues to baffle the local police inspector. But when Esmeralda's precocious, 10-year-old granddaughter, Matilda, arrives in town, it doesn't take long before she senses that something strange may be afoot: the twisty corridors of the manor house, dense forest and shifty townsfolk are filled to bursting with secrets that are just waiting to be discovered. Along the way, Matilda will come face-to-face with a series of sinister spinsters, peculiar puzzles and a sarcastic dolly knapsack that will test the limits of our little heroine's abilities. With a unique cast of characters, a generous dose of magic, and beautiful illustrations that bring the story to vivid life, Matilda's first adventure will keep you enthralled and enchanted until the very end!