Books with title The Black Heart Legacy

…Then, all of a sudden, a single electric shock ran through the length of her spine, and Emilie opened her eyes and stepped away from James, as she looked around. When she met James’ eyes, she knew right then and there that he heard it as well. Someone was following them. Not only that – someone was out to kill them. The sound of footsteps was getting close – a quarter mile away most likely. They waited and tried to listen in on the conversation, but the intruders were deadly silent. In that moment, James and Emilie knew what they needed to do. Emilie took off her coat and reached for the dagger hiding underneath her gown. It was hanging around her thigh, and she took it out of its holder. As for James, he flapped his coat open and took out a gun. He released the lock, ready to fire…

…Then, all of a sudden, a single electric shock ran through the length of her spine, and Emilie opened her eyes and stepped away from James, as she looked around. When she met James’ eyes, she knew right then and there that he heard it as well. Someone was following them. Not only that – someone was out to kill them. The sound of footsteps was getting close – a quarter mile away most likely. They waited and tried to listen in on the conversation, but the intruders were deadly silent. In that moment, James and Emilie knew what they needed to do. Emilie took off her coat and reached for the dagger hiding underneath her gown. It was hanging around her thigh, and she took it out of its holder. As for James, he flapped his coat open and took out a gun. He released the lock, ready to fire…

Perfect for Halloween! From the New York Times bestselling author of Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library and coauthor of I Funny and Treasure Hunters, comes a series of spine-tingling mysteries to keep you up long after the lights go out.Halloween is near, the one day of the year when the ghostly plane is close enough to the human plane to allow mischief and mayhem. But the ghosts who have their eye on Zack aren't thinking mischief, they are thinking murder. In the fourth volume of Chris Grabenstein's popular Haunted Mysteries series, Zack must yet again do battle with malevolent spirits. And with perseverance and pluck, and the assistance of three dotty aunts, he must save his town from a 200-year-old threat.Once again Chris Grabenstein proves his mastery of the frightening and funny tale. Young readers, especially reluctant ones, have been inspired to read by Grabenstein's quirky characters and deadly situations.

Jon Sinclair is a precocious twelve-year-old boy living with grandparents who have a very unique hobby: time travel. Having already made several trips in the time capsule known as the Carousel, Jon and his grandmother plan a trip back to July 4, 1776, to watch the signing of the Declaration of Independence. But things go horribly awry when the Carousel malfunctions, and they are thrust onto the shores of Port Royal, Jamaica, in 1692. As his grandmother works to repair the machine, Jon wanders off on his own—and is promptly kidnapped by the notorious pirate, Captain BlackHeart. Forced into the role of cabin boy, Jon does his best to adapt to a rugged life at sea as his grandparents embark on a desperate search to find him. Will Jon survive his frightening ordeal? Or will he meet his fate at the hands of rival pirates—or, worse yet, as the result of a tidal wave that threatens to destroy the entire pirate stronghold? Filled with excitement, mystery, and harrowing danger, BlackHeart's Legacy: Book One of the Odyssey of Jon Sinclair is a thrilling time-travel adventure that will captivate readers of all ages.

Captain Hanna, the beautiful daughter of the infamous pirate Blackbeard, sails the dangerous waters of the sea with her crew of female privateers, searching for bounty wherever they can find it. All the while they are being sought after by the merciless and vengeful Captain Purloin, taking on unwanted stowaways, and fighting with some very angry and ugly zombies.

Halloween is nearing, the one day of the year when the ghostly plane is close enough to the human plane to allow mischief and mayhem. But the ghosts who have their eye on Zack aren't thinking mischief; they are thinking murder. In this fourth volume of Chris Grabenstein's popular Haunted Mysteries series, Zack must once again do battle with malevolent spirits. And with his usual pluck, and the assistance of three dotty aunts, he must save his town from a 200-year-old threat. Once again Chris Grabenstein proves his mastery of the frightening and funny tale.