Books published by publisher Tara Ellis Publishing

"An endearing series perfect for fans of Nancy Drew!"*Can be read as a stand-alone Nestled in the woods that surround the small town of Ocean Side, is Covington Ranch. An abandoned estate once used to raise famous horses, a family tragedy has left it forgotten and neglected. But someone has come back. Middle school presents a new kind of challenge for best-friends Sam and Ally, but also a chance to make a unique friend named Cassy. When Sam discovers their new teacher is in trouble, the three of them come together to help her. What do their teacher, a rich stockbroker, and a stolen ruby called The Eye of Orion all have in common? The girls vow to find out, and in doing so, start a chain reaction. It could either have dire consequences for those involved or bring a broken family back together again.Read the whole Samantha Wolf Mysteries series, now an Amazon bestseller!Book 1 The Mystery of Hollow InnBook 2 The Secret of Camp Whispering PinesBook 3 The Beach House MysteryBook 4 The Heiress of Covington RanchBook 5 The Haunting of Eagle Creek Middle SchoolBook 6 A Mysterious Christmas on Orcas IslandBook 7 The Case of the Curious CanineBook 8 The Legend of Shadow Mountain

Discover the series being called a modern-day Nancy Drew!What could be better than hiking, swimming, and horseback riding? Having a mystery to solve, of course!When Sam and Ally go off to summer camp together, they discover the secrets of Camp Whispering Pines. Set in the beautiful, rugged mountains of the Pacific Northwest, the clues are slowly revealed and it's up to the two girls to figure it out.New friendships are formed, while at the same time enemies lurk nearby. The closer they get to uncovering the truth behind the camp, the further they are pushed into danger and deceit. Can Sam and Alley put all of the pieces together before it's too late? Follow them on another thrilling tale filled with excitement and adventure, along misty, high mountain trails and deep ravines, where the answers wait to be found! Read the whole Samantha Wolf Mysteries series, now an Amazon bestseller! Book 1 The Mystery of Hollow InnBook 2 The Secret of Camp Whispering PinesBook 3 The Beach House MysteryBook 4 The Heiress of Covington RanchBook 5 The Haunting of Eagle Creek Middle SchoolBook 6 A Mysterious Christmas on Orcas IslandBook 7 The Case of the Curious CanineBook 8 The Legend of Shadow MountainBook 9 The Mystery of Old Gully TrailBook 10 Return to Hollow InnBook 11 The Secret of Sanctuary

WHY DO BAD GUYS LIVE IN GOOD HOUSES? From Atlantis in The Spy Who Loved Me to Nathan Bateman's ultra-modern abode in Ex Machina, big-screen villains often live in architectural splendor. From a design standpoint, the villain’s lair, as popularized in many of our favorite movies, is a stunning, sophisticated, envy-inducing expression of the warped drives and desires of its occupant. Lair: Radical Homes and Hideouts of Movie Villains, celebrates and considers several iconic villains’ lairs from recent film history. From futuristic fantasies to deathtrap-laden hives, from dwellings in space to those under the sea, pop culture and architecture join forces in these outlandish, primarily modern homes and in Lair, which features buildings from fifteen films, including: Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb Star Wars The Incredibles Blade Runner 2049 You Only Live Twice The Ghost Writer Body Double North by Northwest Edited by acclaimed architect Chad Oppenheim with Andrea Gollin, Lair includes interviews with production designers and other industry professionals such as Ralph Eggleston, Richard Donner, Roger Christian, David Scheunemann, Gregg Henry, and Mark Digby. Contributors include director Michael Mann, cultural critic Christopher Frayling, museum director Joseph Rosa, and architect Amy Murphy. Architectural illustrations and renderings by Carlos Fueyo provide multiple in-depth views of these spaces.

It's the series being compared to Nancy Drew and Trixie Beldon!-An old mansion and legend of hidden goldTwelve-year-old Samantha Wolf and her best friend Ally are excited to spend part of their summer break at Hollow Inn, deep in the mountains of Montana. A mysterious legend and challenging riddle give them the adventure of a lifetime!After arriving, the girls soon discover that things are not going well for Sam's Aunt and Uncle, who own the Inn. With ghostly sightings and rumors of lost treasures, they are determined to help save the business and perhaps solve a generations-old mystery.Read the whole Samantha Wolf Mysteries series, now an Amazon bestseller!Book 1 The Mystery of Hollow InnBook 2 The Secret of Camp Whispering PinesBook 3 The Beach House MysteryBook 4 The Heiress of Covington RanchBook 5 The Haunting of Eagle Creek Middle SchoolBook 6 A Mysterious Christmas on Orcas IslandBook 7 The Case of the Curious CanineBook 8 The Legend of Shadow MountainBook 9 The Mystery of Old Gully TrailBook 10 Return to Hollow InnBook 11 The Secret of Sanctuary"I bought this and read it to see if it would be a good book for my nieces. It now sits on the shelf right alongside the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and Encyclopedia Brown collections." - Reader of The Mystery of Hollow Inn"I grew up on the Trixie Beldon and Nancy Drew books. This author is in the same league, but the stories are set in a more modern era. Kids nowadays will enjoy the author's inclusion of smartphones, texting, and similar understandings of how 12-year-olds currently live." - Reader of The Mystery of Hollow Inn"This book was fun. I got it for my 9 yr old daughter and ended up reading it myself and now looking for the other books in the series." - Reader of The Mystery of Hollow InnWINNER! 2016 - The Gertrude Warner Mystery Chanticleer Book Award!

An alien plague. A sixteen-year-old girl. A fight to save the world. The Forgotten Origins Trilogy is a fast-paced, young adult sci-fi story, centered around sixteen-year-old Alex. What starts as a rare meteor shower ends up unleashing a viral plague that changes everything. Led into the mountains of the Pacific Northwest by cryptic clues left from her deceased father, Alex discovers that the past is not what she learned in school. When the human race balances on the brink of extinction, the fate of the world rests on the truth being exposed. To unravel the ancient secrets, Alex must rely on her friends, family and few allies. The Forgotten Origins is an epic saga, drawing the reader into a fascinating, frightening world where the unfolding drama will keep you riveted until the last page is turned.Forgotten Origins crosses many genres, including; science fiction, dystopian, and fantasy. It is also a clean read!

A true story.... A harrowing plane crash took the lives of two people and plunged 16-year-old Autumn Veatch into the middle of the rugged Cascade Mountains. Injured, alone, and lost, she defies all odds to make it out alive. This short story is a true account of a brave young woman's survival. Not only was Autumn the sole survivor of the crash, but she then hiked for nearly three days through some of the most unforgiving terrain in the country. Find out what it takes to be a survivor.

A true story... A harrowing plane crash took the lives of two people and plunged sixteen-year-old Autumn Veatch into the middle of the rugged Cascade Mountains. Injured, alone, and lost, she defies all odds to make it out alive. This short story is a true account of a brave young woman's survival. Not only was Autumn the sole survivor of the crash, but she then hiked for nearly three days through some of the most unforgiving terrain in the country. Find out what it takes to be a survivor. ***UPDATE 10/12/18 - It's with a heavy heart that I share this news. Last week, Autumn nearly died from an accidental overdose and is currently still in a coma. During this next month, I am donating 100% of the proceeds from the sales of both of my Getting Out Alive Books to her family, to help with expenses. Please keep both Autumn, her friends, and family in your prayers. ***UPDATE #2 11/1/18 - Autumn woke up! It is still unclear what her future will hold but that fact that she has come this far is a miracle. I will continue to donate 100% of the proceeds from this eBook to Autumn's family for the month of November.

An alien plague. A sixteen-year-old girl. A fight to save the world. When a rare meteor shower unleashes a mind-altering infection, the people Alex loves begin to change. They’re smarter, faster, emotionless, and they have a plan. One that doesn’t include her. Guided by cryptic clues left behind by her deceased father, Alex follows a trail of increasingly shocking discoveries. Earth’s history isn’t what she learned in school, and a new hive mind threatens to rewrite the future. Alex is a fighter, but pursued by both friends and an unknown enemy, it will take everything she has to fulfill her destiny. Desperate to save her little brother, she flees to the mountains surrounding her home, where the only chance for humanity has lain hidden for thousands of years. WINNER, Reader's Favorite Book Awards, 2015, Honorable Mention, YA scifi FINALIST, Young Adult Finalist in the IAN Book Awards, 2015 Infected, The Shiners is book one in the Forgotten Origins Trilogy (Formerly titled Bloodline)

An endearing series perfect for fans of Nancy Drew!*Can be read as a stand-aloneHalloween is right around the corner, and the girls find themselves in the middle of a hauntingly good mystery. Sam, Ally, and Cassy help form a new club at their school in order to raise money for charities. Their first mission is to save a struggling program founded by a local widow, but the benefactor has some secrets. It turns out that Eagle Creek Middle school has some secrets too, including a tragic story passed down for fifty years. Does a tormented ghost really roam the basement of the school? While creating a haunted house to raise the needed donations, the young detectives uncover the shocking truth. One that will forever change the lives of friends they have come to cherish. Read the whole Samantha Wolf Mysteries series, now an Amazon bestseller! Book 1 The Mystery of Hollow Inn Book 2 The Secret of Camp Whispering Pines Book 3 The Beach House Mystery Book 4 The Heiress of Covington Ranch Book 5 The Haunting of Eagle Creek Middle School Book 6 A Mysterious Christmas on Orcas Island Book 7 The Case of the Curious Canine Book 8 The Legend of Shadow Mountain

For those craving a good, old-fashioned mystery or a clean read for their child!"An endearing series perfect for fans of Nancy Drew!"When Sam and Ally get a special Christmas invitation to Orcas Island, they have no idea that the small island has such big mysteries.When their friend, Sandy, begs them to help her solve a troubling situation, they are drawn into a puzzle with layers of uncertainties. From secret meetings, to legendary ghosts, they explore the picturesque setting in an attempt to make sense of it all.But in the middle of their plight, a storm of the century bears down on them. Not only do they end up battling the raging storm, but also a criminal plot. Stranded and alone, can the girls come together to overcome their most harrowing adventure yet?Read the whole Samantha Wolf Mysteries series, now an Amazon bestseller!Book 1 The Mystery of Hollow InnBook 2 The Secret of Camp Whispering PinesBook 3 The Beach House MysteryBook 4 The Heiress of Covington RanchBook 5 The Haunting of Eagle Creek Middle SchoolBook 6 A Mysterious Christmas on Orcas IslandBook 7 The Case of the Curious CanineBook 8 The Legend of Shadow Mountain

Twelve-year-old Samantha Wolf, and her best friend Ally, are excited to spend part of their summer break in the mountains of Montana. But unbeknownst to them, Hollow Inn is bathed in mystery and legend. After arriving, they soon discover that things are not going well for Sam's Aunt and Uncle, who own the Inn. There's vandalism, ghostly sightings and rumors of lost treasures. Determined to help, Sam and Ally embark on a challenging journey to discover the truth.

For those craving a good, old-fashioned mystery or a clean read for their child!"An endearing series perfect for fans of Nancy Drew!"What should be a quiet week at the beach turns into the most challenging mystery that Sam and Ally have uncovered yet. What's the truth behind the odd family renting the cabin next-door? Is the tale of a sea creature and haunted lighthouse just a myth? How does a missing girl, and suspicious boat tie into all of it? The girls can't solve this puzzle on their own, so they turn to their brothers for help.Travel with them to the scenic Washington Coast and into the Olympic Rainforest, where the four have to work together to untangle the clues and fit the mysterious pieces together.**Book #1 - The Mystery of Hollow InnBook #2 - The Secret of Camp Whispering PinesBook #3 - The Beach House MysteryBook #4 - The Heiress of Covington RanchBook #5 - The Haunting of Eagle Creek Middle SchoolBook #6 - A Mysterious Christmas on Orcas IslandBook #7 - The Case of the Curious CanineBook #8 - The Legend of Shadow Mountain