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Books in Weirdbey Island series

  • The Island Scaregrounds: A Middle Grade Ghost Story

    Eldritch Black

    Paperback (Independently published, June 24, 2020)
    A spooky carnival. A Haunted House that isn’t what it seems. A dangerous truth waiting to be uncovered.Something terrible is haunting Dylan Wylde; an ominous figure in the woods that could ruin his life forever.Just when he thinks things can’t get worse, a strange carnival comes to town, and something dark lurks behind its bright twinkling lights. Something sinister. Something that has the ghosts of Weirdbey Island seriously spooked.Phantoms run rampant as a dastardly plot unfolds, one that will push Dylan and his friends to their limits. Can they face their deepest fears and strike back before the wicked forces plunge the island into eternal darkness?For readers who love Middle Grade ghost stories, small town adventures, murky mysteries, and strange, spooky carnivals.Praise for Eldritch Black:“Eldritch Black is a superior story teller! Every character is brought fully to life with very few words, and what a delightfully creepy cast of characters he’s written”“Wonderful world building paired with a perfect tone of dark and spooky.”“(Reviewing on behalf of my 11 yr who read this book)I absolutely loved it! Just the right amount of scary. It kept me on the edge of my seat!”
  • The Pirates of Penn Cove

    Eldritch Black

    Paperback (Independently published, June 4, 2019)
    A boy who’s all alone. A move to a mysterious misty island. An ancient pirate ship seeking forgotten treasure. Dylan Wylde’s terrified of everything. His brother’s a bully, he’s left his friends behind and now he’s been forced to move to Whidbey Island, or Weirdbey Island as the locals call it.Throw in a secret society, a monstrous sea beast, and a desperate chase to find a mysterious treasure before a cursed pirate and his ghostly crew reach it first. And he hasn’t even unpacked yet.Readers Reviews:“Pirates of Penn Cove is a fun fast-paced middle grade read perfect for kids who enjoy Goosebumps or spooky, mysterious adventure stories. Also a fun easy read for adults who like a bit of an adventure.”“This was a well-written book with great characters, great plot, and loads of eerie fun. There is nothing violent in the book to upset younger readers, but there is enough mysterious happenings to keep the older folks entertained.”“(Reviewing on behalf of my 11 yr who read this book)I absolutely loved it! Just the right amount of scary. It kept me on the edge of my seat!”Perfect for Ages 8-12, and readers who love whimsy, wonder and fantastical adventures.
  • The Day of the Jackalope

    Eldritch Black

    Paperback (Independently published, July 2, 2019)
    A dastardly secret. A creature that cannot be. A great mystery itching to be solved.Dylan Wylde has barely had time to recover from his harrowing battle with Captain Grimdire when he and his friend's find themselves caught up in a new mysterious adventure on Weirdbey Island.People are vanishing in the night and no one wants to talk about it…Are these sinister occurrences linked to the eerie fortune teller who’s just arrived in town? The one gathering a horde of strange, creepy-eyed followers?Dylan and his friends soon find themselves investigating the disappearances while uncovering a cryptic mythical creature who shouldn’t exist.Now, as a series of dark events spread across the island, they’re forced to face a terrifying new foe who threatens to take over the world.Jackalopes, rotten mermaids, and rabbits that are not what they seem…For readers who love scary magical adventures, Goosebumps and Stranger Things.Buy The Day of The Jackalope and dive into the adventure today!Praise for Eldritch Black:“Eldritch Black is a superior story teller! Every character is brought fully to life with very few words, and what a delightfully creepy cast of characters he's written”“Wonderful world building paired with a perfect tone of dark and spooky.”“(Reviewing on behalf of my 11 yr who read this book)I absolutely loved it! Just the right amount of scary. It kept me on the edge of my seat!”