Finally, a 4-star ghost tale that's NOT a haunted house!  Over 45 rave reviews from Amazon and Goodreads readers:  "This book was very mesmerizing and I couldn't put it down! I loved the idea and storyline."    --Brandyn,  Goodreads  "Barlog skillfully creates a terrifying and creepy atmosphere which makes you want to keep your bedroom light on when you put the book down for sleep. "    --Nicole,  Goodreads  "If you are looking for something new and different to read, I recommend the Dark Side:The Haunting. I will certainly be looking for new and upcoming books from J.M. Barlog. Very nicely done!!."   --Faith,  Goodreads    Do you believe in miracles?  Jenny Garrett does. Because only a miracle could have brought her through after a terrible car crash.  Do you believe in ghosts?  Jenny didn't either, until...  A tenacious and talented surgeon made Jenny almost as good as new. Almost.  Accidents happen--sometimes. But sometimes accidents are planned. Somebody wanted Jenny Garrett dead, and now Detective Rick Walker has to find out who and why. But Jenny can't help with the investigation. Jenny's memory of the accident, and the weeks preceding it, are gone. Yet somehow Rick has to get to the truth before the killer tries again.  But the real horror in Jenny's life transcends far beyond the stalking of an earthly killer. Jenny is being terrorized by a Doppelganger--a ghostly image of herself.   Dwight Mackenzie believes in ghosts. So much so, that he is willing to help Jenny uncover the truth behind her torment.  But the real truth is: there is only one way to escape the vicious torment of a Doppelganger.

Dark Side: The Haunting

Literature & Fiction

Barlog, J. M.

Genre Fiction

BAK Books

J. M. Barlog's award-winning debut novel is a taut college campus supernatural thriller sure to delight ardent horror fans. College is a time of unbridled discovery ... but some things were never meant to be disturbed. Goodreads readers give Windows to the Soul 4 stars: "I enjoyed this book very much and was captivated by its uniqueness. It has appeal for both the young readers and adult readers." -- Jennifer, Goodreads "This book held my attention because it had a little bit of everything, romance, mystery, the paranormal, suspense." -- Kathy, Goodreads "When I saw the supernatural aspect of the book I really thought I would not like it, but it was surprisingly good." -- Connie, Goodreads ★ Windows to the Soul wins Readers' Choice award at the 'Love is Murder' Mystery Conference ★ Watch the Windows to the Soul trailer at jmbarlog.com In late August of 1995, junior Ali Goodfellow returned to quaint Ranhurst College in rural Ohio. Twenty-four hours later, she vanished without a trace. Her friends, and the authorities, believed Ali just took to the wind. College can be a pressure cooker and some kids just can't take the heat. Lucky for her, roommate Trish Van Worten refused to accept their unfounded theory. What you're about to read is Trish's horrifying odyssey into the seamy, dark world that exists beneath the surface of every college campus. Someone's using terror to keep Trish from uncovering the evil truth behind Ali's disappearance. Trish's struggle to save her friend will take her to the very gates of hell, where she faces demons and the devil itself to rescue Ali. Become a witness to this hellish unending nightmare and hope you'll never have to face something this terrible alone.

Windows to the Soul

Red Carpet Book Awards 2014 Young Adult Readers' Choice Nominee Visit jmbarlog.com to read all about it  Rave reviews from Goodreads readers:  "This book is part Wizard Of Oz, part The Hobbit and part Alice In Wonderland, but all amazing." -- Amie, Goodreads  "I would definitely recommend this book to middle grade readers." -- April, Goodreads  "I loved the ending and I hope there is a second book coming out. This book should be made into a movie! Great plot." -- Tianna, Goodreads   It isn't easy being 13 ...  And being raised by your grandfather ... and having a name like Minno ... and then having to journey through a strange land to rescue your parents. But Minno is doing the best she can.  For all her young life Minno believed her parents were dead. Then she learns they're alive, but they're in grave danger.  Her friend Hailey thought she was having a sleepover at her friend's house. Now she's Minno's ally and partner on their incredible quest.  The girls embark on the adventure of a lifetime to face a veritable menagerie of strange creatures, both friendly and unfriendly to their cause.  Oh, yeah, there's also one evil high minister Craveaux, who must stop Minno while he steals all the magic in the kingdom for his own sinister purposes.  Minno has to save her parents and along the way discover who she really is.

Minno

Barlog, James

Rave reviews from Goodreads readers:  "There are hero knights, sword fights, chases, and escapes before all is concluded in this tale loosely based on British history. This is an enjoyable read and one which you read quickly simply because you won't want to put it down." -- Karen M. Goodreads  "There is political intrigue, conspiracies and mysteries in this book. This is well written, believable and exciting. The author does a great job of finding a balance between having a clever plot that keeps you guessing and keeping the plot easy to follow. " -- Richard, Goodreads  "The beauty of this book, though, is the way Mr. Barlog weaves truth and fiction to create a book that was very hard to put down. He takes a bit of license but that is the joy of reading fiction." -- Patty, Goodreads  "This is the first book that I've read from this author and I was really impressed." -- Glen, Goodreads   One woman's courage must decide the fate of the English crown.    The English countryside roils in the throes of political upheaval as King Richard the Lionheart sails from defeat in the Holy Lands. His kingdom teeters on the verge of yet another bloody war-- this one against his own blood.  To the victor goes the crown ... with death to the vanquished.   Waylaid and stranded on the continent, Richard must evade capture from his enemies, forcing Princess Joanna and Queen Eleanor to thwart Prince John's play to usurp the throne.   The Heart of the Lion whisks you away to a time long past and places far away, where thundering hooves, clanking swords, passion, and above all else, courage ruled the day.

The Heart of the Lion

The thrilling adventure of The Heart of the Lion continues in The Lion Unleashed, Book 2 of this intense historical fiction series. With her son, King Richard the Lionheart, a prisoner of Germany's King Henry, Queen Eleanor struggles to raise the steep ransom he demands. Henry holds all the leverage, and he's forcing his stranglehold on the English crown. Deliver or Richard dies. Princess Joanna needs to keep Prince John off the throne, while staving off an expansion-hungry King Philip of France. Her only solution is to rescue her brother. But can one woman defy incredible odds to lead a small band of valiant knights to free her king? The Lion Unleashed chronicles Joanna's perilous quest to infiltrate Henry's domain, locate their imprisoned king then flawlessly execute a daring rescue. The forces opposing them, at times, are insurmountable. Secrecy is paramount--bravery and courage tantamount to success. Prince John will stop at nothing to uncover Joanna's intent so he might destroy her before she can foil his play for the crown. Joanna and her men pledge their lives for their cause. But must it come to that to free their king? True courage arises not from the heart but from the very soul. Joanna and her men must reach deep inside if they are to succeed in their quest. Tense and action-packed, The Lion Unleashed shifts the Plantagenet battle from the verdant English countryside to the dark forests and impregnable castles on the continent.

The Lion Unleashed (The Heart of the Lion)

Fallen Hopes, Taken Dreams

United States

The fun funny adventure continues …
Minno 2 packs more zany adventure, more creatures, and new characters into this thrill-a-minute sequel. Every chapter sweeps you along in the strange and marvelous world of Ambrosia.
For Minno and Hailey there's no time to rest. They must forge alliances to take on even more bizarre adversaries.The bond forged between Minno and Hailey is about to be tested. Can the girls' unlikely friendship survive another harrowing exploit in an unfamiliar land?
Hugely engaging, the Minno series is the perfect one-two punch of excitement for middle school and young adult readers.

Minno 2

Children's Books

Action & Adventure

Minno 3

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