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  • The Empty World Saga Complete Collection: Books 1-5

    David K. Anderson, Heather Costa, Magical Scrivener Press

    Audiobook (Magical Scrivener Press, April 2, 2019)
    Plunge into the pond and land in an alien world. When her grandmother dies, 13-year-old Christy inherits an old family secret: the pond behind her house is in fact a portal to another world. What's more, she learns that her grandfather went through the portal when he mysteriously disappeared nine years ago. As Christy undertakes an adventure into a wondrous and dangerous new world full of strange aliens and advanced technology, she’ll need to trust her instincts and rely on the unique abilities of her friends if she wants to lead everyone safely home. Book 1: Portal Through the Pond When Christy first learns of the portal in her backyard pond, she tries to honor her grandmother’s wishes to stay away. But when the local bully pushes her classmate in, she knows only she can rescue him. And maybe she can finally bring her grandfather home, since she’s there anyway… Book 2: Beyond the Portal Despite her parents forbidding Christy from returning to the Empty World, she knows it’s her fault her grandfather got captured by the hostile aliens called Ancients. So when 2 of her friends sneak off to see the world, Christy finds the excuse she needs to go back. Book 3: At the Portal’s End It seems like each time Christy goes to the Empty World, more goes wrong. But she still can’t stay away. This time, with the excuse of finding her dad and the detective, she ventures on a more dangerous journey and learns that there’s something more sinister about the Ancients’ plans for the other Empty World inhabitants than any of them suspected. Book 4: The Lost Portal As both Christy and the grown-ups scramble to help the other inhabitants of the Empty World stay clear of the Ancients’ genocide, they encounter an overgrown pyramid hidden in the jungle. As the last of his race, the pyramid’s guardian enlists their help to protect it. Because if the Ancients gain access to its secrets, no one on the Empty World will be able to hide from them…
  • At the Portal's End: Empty World Saga, Book 3

    David K. Anderson, Heather Costa, Magical Scrivener Press

    Audiobook (Magical Scrivener Press, Jan. 9, 2019)
    What they needed was an expert to go back to the Empty World and find the lost grown-ups. What they had was Christy. With the ever-faithful Trevor in tow, Christy defies her mother’s wishes and ventures back to the Empty World. Her father and Detective Lockhart have been missing for months, and she’s determined to bring them home safely. But trouble-maker Cory has his own reasons for wanting to go back, and he bullies Christy and Trevor into taking him along. The search takes them to a mysterious underground city, abandoned by an ancient race. Even if they find Mr. Walker and Detective Lockhart, will they be able to find their way back out again? And what of the secretive figure who seems to be following them? The city holds all the answers they need...if they can find them. At the Portal’s End is the third book of the Empty World Saga, a science-fiction adventure to another world. If you love The Chronicles of Narnia, exploring new worlds, and heroes who overcome disabilities, the Empty World Saga is for you! Pick up your copy of At the Portal’s End, and bring them home safe.
  • Portal Through the Pond: Empty World Saga, Book 1

    David K. Anderson, Heather Costa, Magical Scrivener Press

    Audiobook (Magical Scrivener Press, Nov. 8, 2018)
    They said her grandfather was dead. They said her grandmother was crazy. Christy knows they're wrong. When her grandmother dies, 13-year-old Christy inherits an old family secret: The pond behind her house is, in fact, a portal to another world. What's more, she learns her grandfather went through the portal when he mysteriously "disappeared" nine years ago. Christy tries to respect her grandmother's final wishes to not go exploring, but when a classmate named Rob falls into the pond, she has to act. Since no one would believe her if she told them the truth about the pond, Christy arranges her own rescue party. In order to rescue Rob, she'll have to brave a bizarre alien landscape, evade hostile creatures, and protect Danny, the boy from next door who followed her through the portal. Meanwhile on Earth, the grown-ups launch a frantic search, and they're willing to drain the pond to find out what happened. Will Christy be able to find her grandfather, rescue Rob, and return safely to Earth before she becomes a permanent resident of the Empty World?
  • Beyond the Portal: Empty World Saga, Book 2

    David K. Anderson, Heather Costa, Magical Scrivener Press

    Audiobook (Magical Scrivener Press, Dec. 20, 2018)
    A missing grandfather. Two missing friends. A forbidden rescue plan. Christy’s parents forbid her from returning through the portal, but her grandfather is still stranded in the Empty World. When Danny and Brad accidentally take a trip into the portal, Christy finds the excuse she needs to disobey her parents and go after them. Unfortunately for Christy, she's stuck with Cory for a traveling companion. Thus begins another journey through the Empty World, looking for the people they've lost and for a way back home. Along the way, they'll have to deal with the two intelligent species native to that alien world and unravel the workings of the ancients' portals. Can Christy get them all safely home, or will her feud with Cory result in all of them being lost for good? Beyond the Portal is the second audiobook of the Empty World Saga, a science-fiction adventure to another world. If you love the Chronicles of Narnia, exploring new worlds, and heroes who overcome disabilities, the Empty World Saga is for you! Pick up your copy of Beyond the Portal and return to an alien world.
  • Beyond the Portal

    David K. Anderson

    Paperback (Magical Scrivener, July 13, 2014)
    A missing Grandfather. Two missing friends. A forbidden rescue plan.Christy’s parents forbid her from returning through the portal, but her grandfather is still stranded in the Empty World. When Danny and Brad accidentally take a trip into the portal, Christy finds the excuse she needs to disobey her parents and go after them. Unfortunately for Christy, she's stuck with Cory for a traveling companion.Thus begins another journey through the Empty World, looking for the people they've lost, and for a way back home. Along the way, they'll have to deal with the two intelligent species native to that alien world, and unravel the workings of the ancients' portals.Can Christy get them all safely home, or will her feud with Cory result in all of them being lost for good?Beyond the Portal is the second book of the Empty World Saga, a science fiction adventure series for kids aged 8-12. If your kids have blown through the Land of Stories, devoured the Keeper of the Lost Cities, or can't wait for the next Wings of Fire, make the complete Empty World Saga their next read.Grab Beyond the Portal and return to an alien world!
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  • The Lost Portal: Empty World Saga, Book 4

    David K. Anderson, Heather Costa, Magical Scrivener Press

    Audiobook (Magical Scrivener Press, Jan. 17, 2019)
    Lost technology might let him walk again, but he'll need lost friends to help him get home. Cory delves into the empty world all on his own with just a computer-generated guardian for an ally. He knows that if he's ever going to walk again, he needs to unlock the forgotten secrets of medical technology advanced enough to heal him. Meanwhile, the search party looking for Cory has troubles of its own. Lost in an underground city, Christy and the others have to keep one step ahead of the ancients who are hunting them as they try to track down Cory. But is the guardian who controls those ancients the same one helping Cory? The Lost Portal is the fourth audiobook of the Empty World Saga, a science fiction adventure to another world. If you love The Chronicles of Narnia, exploring new worlds, and heroes who overcome disabilities, the Empty World Saga is for you! Get your copy of The Lost Portal, and discover friendship worth searching for.
  • Portals in Peril: Empty World Saga, Book 5

    David K. Anderson, Heather Costa, Magical Scrivener Press

    Audiobook (Magical Scrivener Press, Feb. 18, 2019)
    Defend the portals. Defend the universe. Sent back to Earth, Christy bides her time plotting to go back to the Empty World. She has the means; she just needs to round up as many friends as she can and convince them to go with her. All is not right in the Empty World, and Doug and Mike may not be able to defend the pyramid by themselves. When the Ancients manage to steal the crystal protecting the massive power source contained inside the pyramid, it’s a race against time. Christy and her friends must track down and restore the crystal or the released black hole won't just destroy the Empty World...the whole universe will be in danger! Portals in Peril is the fifth and final audiobook in the Empty World Saga, a science-fiction adventure series for kids aged eight to 12. If your kids have blown through the Land of Stories series, devoured the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, or can't wait for the next Wings of Fire series, make the complete Empty World Saga their next listen. Grab Portals in Peril and help save the Empty World now!
  • Portal Through the Pond

    David K. Anderson

    Paperback (Magical Scrivener, Feb. 17, 2013)
    They said her grandfather was dead. They said her grandmother was crazy. Christy knows they're wrong.When her grandmother dies, 13-year-old Christy inherits an old family secret: the pond behind her house is in fact a portal to another world. What’s more, she learns that her grandfather went through the portal when he mysteriously “disappeared” nine years ago. Christy tries to respect her grandmother’s final wishes and not go exploring, but when a classmate named Rob falls into the pond, she has to act.Since no one would believe her if she told them the truth about the pond, Christy arranges her own rescue party. In order to rescue Rob, she’ll have to brave a bizarre alien landscape, evade hostile creatures, and protect Danny, the boy from next door who followed her through the portal.Meanwhile on Earth, the grown-ups launch a frantic search, and they’re willing to drain the pond to find out what happened. Will Christy be able to find her grandfather, rescue Rob, and return safely to Earth before she becomes a permanent resident of the Empty World?Portal Through the Pond is the first book of the Empty World Saga, a science fiction adventure series for kids aged 8-12. If your kids have blown through the Land of Stories, devoured the Keeper of the Lost Cities, or can't wait for the next Wings of Fire, make the complete Empty World Saga their next read.Grab Portal Through the Pond and land in an alien world!
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  • Dead Mech Walking: a mech LitRPG novel

    Xavier P. Hunter

    eBook (Magical Scrivener Press, Aug. 6, 2017)
    100 tons of walking steel. One human heart.Sgt. Reggie King wakes up from a battlefield injury to find himself physically intact. But the hospital staff insist he’s not fit to return to duty. As part of his psychological recovery, they introduce him to a game.Armored Souls is a tank game on steroids. Giant, walking mechs called juggernauts engage in interplanetary wars as noble houses and mercenary factions wage endless battles for supremacy. For the pilots of these juggernauts, the rewards are glory, cash, and XP.As a tanker in real life, Reggie has a leg up on tactics and leadership, but he’s got a lot to learn in the game world. Saddled with trigger-happy commanding officers, slacker teammates, and bafflingly incompetent NPC underlings, Reggie will have to struggle to make headway.Meanwhile, a sinister player decides to make Reggie’s life hell after their two factions clash. Reggie is forced to find a solution to his griefer problems while battling the real life demons that chased him into the game in the first place.…and they won’t let him quit.
  • Portal Through the Pond

    David K. Anderson

    language (Magical Scrivener Press, Feb. 16, 2013)
    They said her grandfather was dead. They said her grandmother was crazy. Christy knows they're wrong.When her grandmother dies, 13-year-old Christy inherits an old family secret: the pond behind her house is in fact a portal to another world. What’s more, she learns that her grandfather went through the portal when he mysteriously “disappeared” nine years ago. Christy tries to respect her grandmother’s final wishes and not go exploring, but when a classmate named Rob falls into the pond, she has to act.Since no one would believe her if she told them the truth about the pond, Christy arranges her own rescue party. In order to rescue Rob, she’ll have to brave a bizarre alien landscape, evade hostile creatures, and protect Danny, the boy from next door who followed her through the portal.Meanwhile on Earth, the grown-ups launch a frantic search, and they’re willing to drain the pond to find out what happened. Will Christy be able to find her grandfather, rescue Rob, and return safely to Earth before she becomes a permanent resident of the Empty World?Portal Through the Pond is the first book of the Empty World Saga, a science fiction adventure series for kids aged 8-12. If your kids have blown through the Land of Stories, devoured the Keeper of the Lost Cities, or can't wait for the next Wings of Fire, make the complete Empty World Saga their next read.Grab Portal Through the Pond and land in an alien world!
  • At the Portal's End

    David K. Anderson

    Paperback (Magical Scrivener, Nov. 14, 2014)
    What they needed was an expert to go back to the Empty World and find the lost grown-ups. What they had was Christy.With the ever-faithful Trevor in tow, Christy defies her mother’s wishes and ventures back to the Empty World. Her father and Detective Lockhart have been missing for months, and she’s determined to bring them home safely. But trouble-maker Cory has his own reasons for wanting to go back, and he bullies Christy and Trevor into taking him along.The search takes them to a mysterious underground city, abandoned by an ancient race. Even if they find Mr. Walker and Detective Lockhart, will they be able to find their way back out again? And what of the secretive figure who seems to be following them? The city holds all the answers they need … if they can find them.At the Portal’s End is the third book of the Empty World Saga, a science fiction adventure series for kids aged 8-12. If your kids have blown through the Land of Stories, devoured the Keeper of the Lost Cities, or can't wait for the next Wings of Fire, make the complete Empty World Saga their next read. Grab At the Portal's End and solve the puzzle of the ancient aliens!
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  • The Lost Portal

    David K. Anderson

    Paperback (Magical Scrivener, May 12, 2015)
    Lost technology might let him walk again, but he'll need lost friends to help him get home.Cory delves into the Empty World all on his own with just a computer generated guardian for an ally. He knows that if he's ever going to walk again, he needs to unlock the forgotten secrets of medical technology advanced enough to heal him.Meanwhile, the search party looking for Cory has troubles of its own. Lost in an underground city, Christy and the others have to keep one step ahead of the Ancients who are hunting them as they try to track down Cory. But is the guardian who controls those Ancients the same one helping Cory?The Lost Portal is the fourth book of the Empty World Saga, a science fiction adventure series for kids aged 8-12. If your kids have blown through the Land of Stories, devoured the Keeper of the Lost Cities, or can't wait for the next Wings of Fire, make the complete Empty World Saga their next read.Grab The Lost Portal and rediscover wondrous alien technology!
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