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Write That Novel!: You know you want to...

McQuestion, Karen

Parenting & Relationships

NIGHTSKY PRESS

The Moonlight Child

On a cold January night, Sharon Lemke heads outside to see a lunar eclipse when she notices something odd at the house behind her backyard. Through her neighbor's window, she sees what appears to be a little girl washing dishes late at night. But the Fleming family doesn't have a child that age, and even if they did, why would she be doing housework at this late hour?It would be easy for Sharon to just let this go, but when eighteen-year-old Niki, a former foster child, comes to live with Sharon, she notices suspicious activity at the Flemings' house as well. When calling social services doesn't result in swift action, the two decide to investigate on their own.

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Large Print Edition A gripping and emotional novel that will leave you wondering about the neighbors next door... On a cold January night, Sharon Lemke heads outside to see a lunar eclipse when she notices something odd at the house behind her backyard. Through her neighbor's kitchen window, she sees what appears to be a little girl washing dishes late at night. But the Fleming family doesn't have a child that age, and even if they did, why would she be doing housework at this late hour? It would be easy for Sharon to just let this go, but when eighteen-year-old Niki, a former foster child, comes to live with Sharon, she notices suspicious activity at the Flemings' house as well. When calling social services doesn't result in swift action, the two decide to investigate on their own.

"Deliciously creepy!"-Barbara Taylor Sissel, bestselling author of The Truth We Bury Mark Norman can't catch a break-until he's hired as a live-in home health aide for two elderly siblings who live at Alden Manor, a run-down mansion mired in the past. His charges, former stage magicians Roy and Alma Waldegrave, give off an eerie vibe, but they are also wealthy and careless with their money. Seizing the opportunity, Mark soon makes himself indispensable to the old folks, losing himself in fantasies of inheriting the Waldegrave fortune upon their deaths. When the Waldegraves' assistant, a young woman named Lisa, shares her dark premonitions and insists that evil lurks in the house, Mark thinks she's paranoid and unstable.Until he begins to notice odd, unsettling things himself.When nightmares begin to plague him and the house gradually reveals the web of the Waldegraves' lies and twisted secrets, he can no longer deny the possibility that Alden Manor is pervaded by some sinister force. He's terrified of losing his mind-or worse, his life. But he's so close to landing a big financial windfall that walking away is not an option.In the past, Mark has always known when to cut loose and get out. But if he can just stick this out a bit longer . . .

The Dark Hour

Young, K.J.

Review\n"...fast-paced, eerie and unnerving!" - NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n"...a delightfully disturbing and creepy read." - Goodreads Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n"Young's gripping narrative moves at a brisk pace that will hold readers' attention until the very end." -- Kirkus Reviews\n"The Dark Hour really left me reeling. Four days after finishing it and I'm still replaying scenes in my head." - Goodreads Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n"This is the creepiest book I've ever read. It was a ton of fun! If you're in for a creepy, spooky time and love something different, this is your book! You won't be disappointed. I promise you." - Phyllis Jones Pisanelli Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n"With creepy cultish imagery and the built-in macabre of the ailing and aging characters, this is good old-fashioned horror at its finest." - Literary Gadd\n“Deliciously creepy!”—Barbara Taylor Sissel, bestselling author of The Truth We Bury 
Mark Norman can’t catch a break—until he’s hired as a live-in home health aide for two elderly siblings who live at Alden Manor, a run-down mansion mired in the past. His charges, former stage magicians Roy and Alma Walgrave, give off an eerie vibe, but they are also wealthy and careless with their money. Seizing the opportunity, Mark soon makes himself indispensable to the old folks, losing himself in fantasies of inheriting the Walgrave fortune upon their deaths. When another employee, a young woman named Lisa, shares her dark premonitions and insists that evil lurks in the house, Mark thinks she’s paranoid and unstable. 
Until he begins to notice odd, unsettling things himself. 
When nightmares begin to plague him and the house gradually reveals a web of lies and twisted secrets, he can no longer deny the possibility that Alden Manor is pervaded by some sinister force. He’s terrified of losing his mind—or worse, his life. But he’s so close to landing a big financial windfall that walking away is not an option. 
In the past, Mark has always known when to cut loose and get out. But if he can just stick this out a bit longer . . .

The Dark Hour: Large Print

Grimm House

A creepy and imaginative tale for fans of Coraline and A Series of Unfortunate Events. "A very gripping and haunting tale."--Molly's Book Nook "If you're looking for a great story to read with the lights on this is the one for you."-- The Book Whisperers "What is this place?" Hadley asked, looking around the dark paneled entryway. "This is our home," Aunt Charmaine said. "Welcome to Grimm House." When Hadley's parents leave on a cruise and then are reported lost at sea, her perfect world is turned upside down. In a flash she is whisked away to a new life of drudgery at Grimm House where she waits on not one but two persnickety old aunts. As she grudgingly fulfills their commands of cooking, cleaning, and even after-dinner-dancing, she comes to suspect the aunts are really witches who are scheming to take the thing she loves best. With only her wits and the help of some unlikely new friends, Hadley makes a plan to escape Grimm House and find her way home before it's too late. For ages 7 - 11, or those who are young at heart

Children's Books

A creepy, funny and imaginative tale for fans of Coraline and A Series of Unfortunate Events. When Hadley’s parents leave on a cruise and then are reported lost at sea, her perfect world is turned upside down. In a flash, she is whisked away to a new life of drudgery at Grimm House where she waits on not one but two persnickety old aunts. As she grudgingly fulfills their commands of cooking, cleaning, and even after-dinner-dancing, she comes to suspect the aunts are really witches who are scheming to take the thing she loves best. With only her wits and the help of some unlikely new friends, Hadley makes a plan to escape Grimm House and find her way home before it’s too late.

Animals

“I cannot recommend this book highly enough! It's a definite must read.” - Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
A gripping and emotional novel that will leave you wondering about the neighbors next door... 
On a cold January night, Sharon Lemke heads outside to see a lunar eclipse when she notices something odd at the house behind her backyard. Through her neighbor's kitchen window, she sees what appears to be a little girl washing dishes late at night. But the Fleming family doesn't have a child that age, and even if they did, why would she be doing housework at this late hour? 
It would be easy for Sharon to just let this go, but when eighteen-year-old Niki, a former foster child, comes to live with Sharon, she notices suspicious activity at the Flemings' house as well. When calling social services doesn't result in swift action, the two decide to investigate on their own.

“An engaging and charming story.” – Amazon review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
When Celia Lovejoy's grandmother moves in with her family, she tells her granddaughter magical stories of fairies living in the woods behind the Lovejoy home. Ten-year-old Celia believes they are just that- stories-until the day she receives an unexpected visit from Mira, a real, live fairy. Mira needs a favor in a matter of the utmost importance. It seems that Celia's house and the adjoining woods are in danger of being demolished to make way for a new highway. 
The person behind this horrible plan? Vicky McClutchy, a spiteful woman who holds a childhood grudge against Celia's dad. Fairy magic can counteract this evil, but it will only work with Celia's help. Aided by neighborhood friend Paul, Celia begins a danger-filled quest that takes her out in the woods at night to face her greatest fears. This magical tale of a plucky girl combines an entertaining story with an underlying message about the power of ordinary kindness.

Celia and the Fairies (The Watchful Woods)

"Makes you think that magic really exists!" – Goodreads review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\nWhen nine-year-old Paul explores the hole dug for his backyard swimming pool, he unearths a box containing a magic ring which grants wishes. He soon learns the hard way that wishes don't always turn out as expected! 
“I simply fell in love with the story Celia and the Fairies, and Secrets of the Magic Ring is a delightful sequel, although it is also a wonderful stand-alone story. I continued to be surprised and thrilled as Paul’s story unfolded, especially when it took turns that I didn’t anticipate. Just when I was sure that it could not possibly end well, the cleverness of a nine-year old saved the day! This is an adventure that is sure to appeal to both boys and girls, and I can’t wait to read it to my students.” 
-- Stacy Romanjuk, Fourth Grade Teacher at Hart Ransom School in Modesto, California\nI bought this for my son after reading the reviews and he loved it. My son usually doesn't like books without tons of pictures that are about a car or vehicle of some sort. He was drawn into this story by the fast paced plot which has plenty of twists and turns and it has inspired him to want to listen to other chapter books. Yay!! Thank-you for helping my son to enjoy books! – C. Dowd Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Secrets of the Magic Ring (The Watchful Woods)

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Write That Novel!: You know you want to...

The Moonlight Child

The Moonlight Child

The Dark Hour

The Dark Hour: Large Print

Grimm House

Grimm House

The Moonlight Child

Celia and the Fairies (The Watchful Woods)

Secrets of the Magic Ring (The Watchful Woods)