For God School's latest graduate, the adventure continues...Bernie is a young god who fixes broken universes for a living. Unfortunately, the universe he's working on is in the middle of a civil war caused by Ashok, a murderous wizard determined to control the lucrative pepper trade. Bernie's boss urges him to solve the problem by destroying the evil Ashok and his people, but Bernie wants no part of such a massacre. Struggling to find another solution, Bernie tries to get Ashok to give up his plans for world domination. As Bernie's attempts at peaceful solutions continue to fail, his boss comes to believe the best solution is to destroy all the people and start over again.But Bernie can't let that happen. He must destroy Ashok and his followers. Although he hates the idea of destroying life, Bernie prepares to do what is necessary, only to discover the evil wizard's powers are far more than superstitious nonsense. The young god is drawn into an epic battle pitting the power of the gods against the forces of magic, while the lives of every man, woman, and child on the planet hang in the balance.****************This is book #2 in the Universe Builders Series. The first book, Bernie and the Putty, won 16 national and international awards for excellence.

The Universe Builders: Bernie and the Wizards (The Universe Builders Series)

Religion & Spirituality

LeBel, Steve

Literature & Fiction

Argon Press

“Each universe is created by a god, of course, as is required for such things…” 
 ***** Winner of 16 Awards for Excellence ***** -- Grand Prize, Writer's Digest -- Best Book of the Year, IAN -- Gold, Readers' Favorite -- and 13 more awards…
***** What the Critics Say ***** "...smart, witty, creative, and captivating like nothing I have ever read before. Almost impossible to put down." ~ S. Fisher, Readers' Favorite 
"Highly recommended. One of the most unique and well-written Young Adult books I've ever read." ~ Judge, Writer's Digest Self-Published e-Book Awards 
"It's like the Big Bang Theory meets The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." ~ Amazon Reviewer
***** Epic Fantasy &amp; Science Fiction for Young Adults and Adults *****
You’re about to discover a world of gods with the astonishing ability to create whole universes, complete with suns and planets and living creatures. They can build beautiful worlds teeming with miraculous lifeforms or destroy them with but a thought. 
But not all these gods are the same. Evil exists, even among supreme beings.
Join Bernie as he creates his first universe, only to find his world in chaos. Meteor storms, volcanoes, and tidal waves threaten to destroy everything he’s built. Was it some design flaw? Like a cosmic detective, Bernie follows the clues, only to discover the truth is far worse. An evil god, whose powers rival his own, is determined to destroy his world.
Written by a psychologist-author, The Universe Builders is an utterly and refreshingly original fantasy, sparkling with laughs, action, mystery, tension and crazy twists that even omniscient gods could not have foreseen. If you enjoy imaginative and unpredictable worlds, like Harry Potter, Peter Jackson, or the tales of Terry Pratchett (Diskworld), you’ll inhale this page-turner. 
And discover for yourself why this book won so many awards…

The Universe Builders: Bernie and the Putty: (humorous fantasy and science fiction for young adults) (The Universe Builders Series)

For fans of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson comes a new series... ***** Winner of 16 Awards for Excellence ***** -- Grand Prize, Writer's Digest -- Best Book of the Year, IAN -- Gold, Readers' Favorite -- Gold, San Francisco Book Festival -- Gold, eLit Awards -- Gold, Independent Author Network -- and 10 more awards... ***** What the Critics Say ***** "...smart, witty, creative, and captivating like nothing I have ever read before. Almost impossible to put down. Awesome!" ~ S. Fisher, Readers' Favorite "Highly recommended. One of the most unique and well-written Young Adult books I've ever read." ~ Judge, 2nd Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published e-Book Awards "...a rare literary treat with a genuinely likable cast of characters sure to win the hearts of readers. ...imaginative and unpredictable, whimsical and heartwarming. ...will appeal to readers of all ages and is highly recommended." ~ Literary Classics Book Review "...a top pick for teens and adults interested in ... unique stories filled with unpredictable action!" ~ D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review ***** Fantasy &amp; Science Fiction for Young Adults and Adults ***** Razzing the new guy at work is a time-honored tradition. There are all kinds of tricks you can play. But if the new guy is a young god trying to create his first universe - complete with suns, planets, and living creatures - those little tricks can have dire consequences. And if the co-worker who's playing those tricks is an evil god who hates the new guy, it's easy to see how things can get out of control. What begins as a prank turns into a young god's desperate struggle to save his world. From the moment you open this book, you'll meet unique and endearing characters from a fantasy world unlike anything you've seen before. And you'll laugh out loud as the plot twists in ways even omniscient gods could not have foreseen. The Universe Builders Series is epic fantasy and science fiction at its best. If you enjoy imaginative fantasy, like Harry Potter, Peter Jackson, or the tales of Terry Pratchett, then this is what you've been waiting for. Begin the adventure today...

The Universe Builders: Bernie and the Putty

Teen & Young Adult

How did the young gods - Bernie, Suzie and Lenny - first meet?Not long ago, a young girl disappeared, and all of God Town feared for her life. After extensive searches, little Emily could not be found. Only the woods remained to be searched - but that was a problem. The gods were so afraid of the woods, they would not venture there - not even to save the young girl's life. Armed with nothing but courage and a magic stick, Bernie and his friends, Suzie and Lenny, enter a dark world filled with terrifying monsters. It will take a miracle of godly proportions to save them, and even that may not be enough... If you liked Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, or the tales of Terry Pratchett, this is a story for you. Join a new kind of hero on a great adventure as our young gods do something even the adults do not dare. Begin the adventure today. An extraordinary world awaits you… ****************This is book #3 in the Universe Builders Series. The first book, Bernie and the Putty, won 16 national and international awards for excellence.

The Universe Builders: Bernie and the Lost Girl: (humorous fantasy and science fiction for young adults)

Children's Books

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Get ready for an adventure that will take you beyond the boundaries of time!
For his latest assignment, Bernie is sent to Planet Flo to investigate a disruption in the manufacturing of a glowing powder the gods want for their world. Bernie must convince the mine owner to reopen the mines before trading can resume, but as he travels to and from this world, every visit to Flo gets stranger. The people he’s negotiating with keep forgetting who he is. Their society is becoming unrecognizable, and their technology is advancing by decades in just a few days.
Bernie’s job has become incredibly difficult. An unknown force is undoing his progress and propelling the people towards a dark future. If the gods don’t get their glowing powder, they will wipe out the entire civilization and repopulate Flo with another species, one more capable of producing the dust they want.
The only way Bernie can save the people of Flo is to stop the entity that’s undermining his efforts. But Bernie has no idea what it is. Could it be a threat from another universe? Could it be a new species evolving among the natives? How do you fight an enemy with the power to manipulate time?
As the fourth installment of The Universe Builders epic-fantasy series, Bernie and the Time Lords packs the same amount of humor and wit while amping up the mystery, plot twists, and adventure.
Grab your copy now and watch our young god as he faces off against his most powerful opponents yet, the masters of time and space. 
 **************** This is book #4 in The Universe Builders series that has won 17 national and international awards for excellence.

The Universe Builders: Bernie and the Time Lords: humorous epic fantasy / science fiction adventure (The Universe Builders Series)