Books published by publisher River of Life Publishing

Ataxerxes, King of Persia needed a wife. This warrior lord was sopowerful that he could make his choice from all his Empire.He picked the one girl who would have given anything to havebeen passed over, a Jewish scholar, Esther, from the back streets ofhis capital, Shushan. To a King bored by the chattering of womenwreathed in musky scents, this changeling was a breath of fresh air.But the new Queen of Persia was lost in a world of protocol andsoon lost her husband's favour. Worse, she had to hide her faith anddeny her origins for Haman, the King’s favourite, was an Amelekite,an ancient enemy of the Jews, and determined to have revenge.Esther's only hope to avert a holocaust was to risk her own lifeand go, uninvited, before a King who had already disposed of oneunpopular wife.Norah Lofts’ Esther, first published in 1951, is a magical re-tellingof the Old Testament Book of Esther, the story behind the Jewishfestival of Purim.

Three bears (a little, small, wee bear; a middle-sized bear; and a great, huge bear) live together in a house in the woods. They are very good-natured, trusting, harmless, tidy, and hospitable. Each of these "bachelor" bears has his own porridge bowl, chair, and bed. One day, they make porridge for breakfast, but it's too hot to eat, so they take a walk in the woods while their porridge cools. An old woman approaches the bears' house....

“Rubi’s Best Friend by Sonya Thompson is a delightful story that speaks into the friendship between an American girl and a German boy. Rubi Johnson and Peter Kramer become inseparable playmates after Rubi’s father is assigned to be stationed in Germany for two years. But what happens after the two years are over and Rubi and her military family must return to the States? Author Sonya Thompson gives a modern solution to the age-old problem of maintaining a ‘friendship across the miles’ in this colorful, charming tale that is so relevant today.” —Carolyn King-Stephens, EdD When seven-year-old Rubi’s dad is stationed in Germany, she wonders how her family will ever live happily in a foreign country. But when she meets Peter and his loving German family, Rubi and her parents forge great friendships that will go on to span a lifetime—and the globe—no matter the distance!

With thousands of copies sold and millions of pages read in this series, The Killing Fields is an edge-of-your-seat thriller that’s perfect for fans of Jack Hunt, Ryan Westfield, Harley Tate and Mike Kraus.Think you know the apocalypse? Think again. Get ready for a post-apocalyptic EMP survival series like no other!If you’re reading this, then it’s already begun. Meet the AI God…Nicholas Platt walks into an international sales conference unaware that he’s just set foot on ground zero of the impending apocalypse. Forced into a high-octane battle for survival, Nick and three strangers fight to endure the clutches of a multi-layered nightmare, an apocalyptic nightmare too diabolical for even the machines to fathom. From the famed San Diego Conference Center to the waters of the Pacific Ocean to a charming little island in Newport Beach, this edge-of-your-seat, post-apocalyptic thriller pits Indigo’s father, Nick, against not only the machines, but against the twisted eccentricities of man. In the end, The Killing Fields will beg the question: when the world is burning, who will be more ferocious, artificial intelligence or the humans?The fall of civilization to the machines has never been more real…The President of the United States realizes he’s caught in the middle of a coup d’état when members of his cabinet and his security detail turn on him. Instead of forces foreign and domestic trying to steal the seat of power, the President learns humans are in league with artificial intelligence in a worldwide takeover involving something called The Silver Queen. For those who wondered how the EMPs came to be, what the AI God is and how the world quickly descended into a post-apocalyptic hot zone, The Killing Fields will answer those questions. Get ready, though, because the scenarios in the fifth installment of this series are ripped straight from today’s tech headlines and they’re currently within reach of the machines.**This is the 2nd Edition (4.15.19). This version corrects errors which appeared in original text.**WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE KILLING FIELDS…“The character development detail is incredible! Wow, this story just keeps getting better. Couldn’t stop reading it, now can’t wait for what’s next!”– Russ Andrews, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“Great summer read. I don’t want to spoil anything but I love this addition to this series. Ryan weaves the story in such a way as to put the reader in the characters shoes. If you haven’t read any of the books you should read them in order. I cant wait for the next book.”– Laurie Ritchie, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“Great plot twist! Once again, outstanding job Ryan. Definitely a turn of events from the previous events in the series, completely unexpected. Can’t wait for the next one!”– Amazon Customer, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“A peach of a story! Omg... As always, Ryan Schow pulled me into this story. His writing makes me feel as if I’m right there. I felt the emotions of the characters. It is an amazing book, captivating and intense. What would YOU do if this was reality??”– freshstart86221, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★READING ORDER OF THE LAST WAR SERIES:The Last WarThe Zero Hour: IndigoThe Ophidian HordeThe Infernal RegionsThe Killing FieldsThe Barbarous Road (June, 2018)Categories: Post Apocalyptic Survival Fiction, EMP, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Women’s Adventure, Men’s Adventure, War

The Dream Coach is a children's book by Anne Parrish. It contains four fairytale-like stories linked by the theme of a Dream Coach which travels around the world bringing dreams to children. The stories are: "The Seven White Dreams of the King's Daughter", "Goran's Dream", "A Bird Cage With Tassels of Purple and Pearls (Three Dreams of a Little Chinese Emperor)", and ""King" Philippe's Dream". The book was first published in 1924 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1925.

With thousands of copies sold and millions of pages read in the series, The Terminal Run is an edge-of-your-seat thriller that’s perfect for fans of Jack Hunt, Ryan Westfield, Harley Tate and Mike Kraus. Humanity’s darkest hour is upon us. It’s all come down to this…When a war you don’t want kicks down your front door, what do you do? Preppers tell you to plan for the worst. But no one tells you what to do when a clan of psychopaths starts launching dead bodies into your encampment. The San Francisco survivors have seen their fair share of war, but this might be a war they cannot win, for they’ve never met an enemy quite like this.Nick, Marcus and Bailey are MIA and in the worst situation of their lives, but people like Corrine, Amber and Abigail are counting on them. What happens when you’re locked in cages and the people you count on most are not there to save you? You tell yourself to either get strong or die, but the mind is a pliable thing—once it reaches the point of failure, there’s no coming back.Ben and Daisy are on the move, heading for D.C. in search of meaning, or hoping to find redemption. When you’ve failed your family, yourself and the nation, how do you bounce back? In order to survive the apocalypse, knowing how to fight is one thing, but learning to live with your past while trying to find meaning in this new, dark world is another thing entirely.In this final installment of the Last War series, the full cast of characters returns one last time. Each has a part to play, but the story won’t unfold the way you think. True to form, nothing goes right, and not everyone survives, but no one ever said endings were clean, and good endings are seldom predictable…READING ORDER OF THE COMPLETE LAST WAR SERIES:The Last WarThe Zero HourThe Ophidian HordeThe Infernal RegionsThe Killing FieldsThe Barbarous RoadThe Terminal RunCategories: Post Apocalyptic Survival Fiction, EMP, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Women’s Adventure, Men’s Adventure

With thousands of copies sold and millions of pages read in the series, The Zero Hour is an edge-of-your-seat thriller that’s perfect for fans of Jack Hunt, Ryan Westfield, Harley Tate and Mike Kraus.A scathing attack. A city teetering on the edge of ruin. Under the weight of an extinction level event, one brave warrior will come into her own...You met her at the end of The Last War, but who is the archer? How did she come to save the McNamara’s from certain death/enslavement? Meet Indigo in her insane rise from obscure teen to the enigmatic archer in this brand new post-apocalyptic, survival thriller. Not only do you get to know this badass huntress on day one of the fall of San Francisco, The Zero Hour is a hard-hitting, rip-roaring ride through hell, a wildly entertaining ride that sets up critical characters and events set to take place in The Ophidian Horde.The Last War Series is a clean, nail-biter of a series about an ordinary group of people struggling to survive the fall of San Francisco in the face of insurmountable odds, an abysmal loss of life and the dawn of a new, post-apocalyptic dark age. Scroll up, grab your copy now and get ready to meet Indigo. She’s not who you think she is... ***This is the revised edition to take care of a few pesky errors! – 8.21.18***WHAT FANS OF THE ZERO HOUR ARE SAYING…“Indigo = a woman with epic strength! I loved the development of Indigo’s character in this book. I am excited to see how the interaction with all the characters coming together plays out in the next book. I am transported to the craziness and chaos of San Francisco under attack and I am on the edge of my seat not wanting to put the book down!”– Amazon Customer, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“The story so far has been non-stop action from the first page to the last. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. I really enjoyed the fast pace of the story, the vivid description of the characters and how each is doing their own thing, which benefits the group. Amazing truly amazing. Thanks!!!!”– Jim Daugherty, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“Excellent author, excellent book. Good addition to the first book. This author is really good. His writing keeps you hooked right from the beginning, and his characters are well thought out. He humanizes their struggle with the apocalypse all around him and it gives insight into what it might actually be like to be in a situation like that. Can't wait to read the rest of the series.”– Darrell S., Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“A must read! I loved this story and loved this character because she is a strong kick-ass female that will protect herself and others. A great read!!”– WHM Cheryl, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★READING ORDER OF THE COMPLETE LAST WAR SERIES:The Last WarThe Zero HourThe Ophidian HordeThe Infernal RegionsThe Killing FieldsThe Barbarous RoadThe Terminal RunCategories: Post Apocalyptic Survival Fiction, EMP, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Women’s Adventure, Men’s Adventure, War

The USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR and AMAZON ALL STAR AWARD WINNER of The Last War series, The Age of Embers series and Dark Days of the After series brings you a deliciously dark tale, one that begs the question, can you turn an innocent child into a ruthless killer? This three book box set is 1271 pages of Sci-Fi horror, twisted humor, and an epic coming of age story like you’ve never read before. We are told we’re not our body, that how we look should not define us, but rarely are we granted the opportunity to trade one body for another. An ordinary girl is quickly becoming a weapon of mass destruction… IF YOU’RE NO LONGER HUMAN, WHAT ARE YOU?After the events of Clone, Abby’s in full-blown beast mode. She’s got broad shoulders and a taste for pain, so in addition to hunting down the murderous Dr. Heim, Abby’s learning to fight from a man determined to break her will and her body. Unbeknownst to her, Monarch Enterprises has dispatched the brutal assassin, Delta 1A. Not only is his system highly unstable, his savage nature now has him targeting not just her, but her friends and innocents as well.FORGED IN FIRE, THE MONSTER IS UNLEASHED.A fraudulent girl. A death with devastating implications. An underground military base housing the kind of untold horrors that make Holland’s genetics look delightful by comparison. When life is a choice, but madness and torture head toward secrecy and conspiracy, what you have is a ferocious tale that begs the question: can normalcy and paranormal power co-exist? This series is proof that in the world of the living and the dead, only the dead survive. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING…“Genetics. Time. History. Monsters. It’s the most original thing I’ve read in forever. I’m fascinated by the complexity of the characters, The weaving in of monsters and men. The believability in the complete out of this world in this. I don’t know if I’ve ever read anything quite like it I think it’s my favorite book in the last decade. It’s wonderful. Bravo, bravo, bravo.”– SuperDave, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“Awesome!! Must read!! This is like no other series you have ever read. Ryan has the ability to immerse you in a real world/other world experience while still maintaining the integrity of the story line. You will NOT REGRET reading this series!!– Rallie, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“Great entertainment! Excellent story as the series continues! Ryan has a wonderful imagination and is a talented writer. So many twists and turns this series is highly addictive! I recommend adding it to your reading list.”– Melody A. Zomonski, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“What a book! One of the best books I have read in quite awhile. Makes you think while scaring the crap out of you.”– Marsha D. LaBarbera, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“Heart stopping, truly. This one steals your breath and then stops your heart just to shock it back to life in the next paragraph!"– Kindle Customer, Amazon Reviewer for Masochist ★★★★★“Still Wowed! Every book in the series is better than the last and I can't stop reading them!”–Jim P Ziller, Amazon Reviewer for Weapon ★★★★★“Marathon! You have to read this book! It will make you laugh, gasp, shock your sensibilities and keep you wanting to know more.”– Rapt Reader, Amazon Reviewer for Raven ★★★★★

The USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR and AMAZON ALL STAR AWARD WINNER of The Last War series, The Age of Embers series and Dark Days of the After series brings you a deliciously dark tale, one that begs the question, can an innocent child turned into a ruthless weapon ever find redemption? This three-book box set is 1105 pages of absolute world-stomping badassery, the dark side of the Hollywood elite, deep web crime, and a love story that spans the ages. We are told we’re mortal, that age defines us, but rarely are we granted the opportunity to trade one life for many. A once ordinary girl has finally become a weapon of mass destruction… THE FUTURE IS A PAST IN NEED OF CHANGE.I punched a Nazi, kissed a clone and met my future self. Now I’m the living dead girl you can’t kill. Maybe no one can. So what must one do with all this power? You think I’d be bored. Or corrupt. You’d be wrong on both counts. Well, maybe… There are things far worse than death looming along the horizon—people and entities who exist that you can’t even begin to fathom. But they’re real. They’re real and now they’re hunting me.THE CURRENCY OF THE ELITE IS A BLOODY AFFAIR. Whether it’s the battered future me, fallout from the super elite or the love life I have yet to find, this hot AF dead girl’s on a mission from God. I’m about to re-write a future that has yet to happen. They say you can’t change the past, right? Nope. Totally untrue. This is my strange tale, one you might not want to believe. But you’re no ordinary soul, and I’m no ordinary girl. You deserve the truth—the rest of the story down to the detail. It all starts with the body from the desert…WHAT READERS ARE SAYING…“Whoa! 10 Stars! This whole series was beyond amazing. I dearly loved the ending! You are a master. Your imagination is off the chain. Can’t wait to read your other work. Thank you so very much for the hours and hours of entertainment. I couldn’t stop reading.”– Christine 1655, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ “Amazing! This series has had me hooked from the first chapter of the first book. I wonder how the author is able to portray each character so uniquely. Not only does the author give each character distinct individual personas, he also has made me feel the emotions of each of them like no other author that I've ever read.” – Amanda Frederick, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“A well written 9 book series! A consistent, well written series of a modified girl and her friends working against the evil of the world they inhabit. The characters are well developed and knowable. The transitions and the timelines are well woven into the story line for an all encompassing drama-filled excellent example of great writing.”– Eric Courtemanche, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★“It’s extremely hard to find such an interesting and exciting author who not only writes intelligently but also provides top rated plots, characters and excitement in the stories.”– JMN455 Review for Abomination ★★★★★“That slight drip of straightforward pleasure has turned into an avalanche of complexity, all highly enjoyable.”– The Mysterious Amazon Customer – Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer for Enigma ★★★★★“I haven't read anything this good in a very long time! It's well worth your time. Didn't sleep a few nights - I couldn't put it down.”– Amy Review for Crucified ★★★★★