Bøger udgivet af Great Books Publishing Company

On a glorious and warm summer's day, six-year-old Jack and his mother, Cindy, set out on a picnic and adventure to explore the Texas Hill Country in their backyard. Behind their two-story stone and wood farmhouse, the massive fields are filled with butterflies, bees, and wildflowers. It is a great place to hold their picnic, and Jack cannot wait to head to the pond to catch a few frogs. His mother lovingly points out God's wonderful creations along the way and shares with him why they are important in this world. Throughout the journey, Jack discovers that God has created everything he sees, and he is grateful for every little blessing.

Alexis Snipperdoom has recently been elected Queen of Witches to the Lunar Council. In the realm of Alstromia, some love her evil ways while others despise her. No matter how she is viewed, Queen Alexis is on a mission. Filled with greed and an endless need for power, she will stop at nothing to gain control. The Queen of Witches has just given birth to her first child, a stunning baby girl destined to be the new princess and future leader of all witches of Alstromia. As Alexis instinctively uses power plays-including murder to conquer her enemies and betrayal, she uses those around her as pawns. Driven by her blatant disregard for others, Alexis cleverly and selfishly pushes forward to meet her own agenda, all while a mysterious and frightening chain of events unfolds that will test her perseverance, inner strength, and ability to continue her mission, even as the world around her spins out of control. In this suspense-filled fantasy tale, a cold-hearted Queen of Witches must determine a way to transform the realm of Alstromia into a strong and powerful kingdom, despite the challenges that lie in front of her.

One rainy and spooky Halloween night, three brothers- Jeremy, Stephen, and James -set out to explore the mysterious Blackwell Mansion, a legend in the town of Pineville. Their best friends, Brandon, and Sheila, are also eager to have some Halloween fun and agree to join them on the adventure. The five children have no idea that the mansion holds more secrets than they can solve in one night. As the group wanders around the abandoned house, two of the kids get separated from the others and experience something very strange and creepy. Once the five are reunited, they head for home-but their encounter with Blackwell Mansion is only just beginning. Their presence may have triggered something unexpected. The group of friends decides to return to the old building and discover all the house's secrets. They eventually form an investigating group that they name PIC⁵-the Paranormal Investigators' Club-5 because there are five of them. But back at the mansion, they face scary supernatural events that make them wonder if they can make it out safely. Luckily, along their journey, they discover the new resident of the mansion and develop a friendship with her. Danielle aids the children in their exploration but has ulterior motives. She is eager to uncover the history of her family legacy, believing the house may have taken her mother! Ultimately, Danielle and the children fight side by side to survive the paranormal and mysterious events inside the enormous mansion.

After the explosive destruction of Blackwell Mansion, Danielle and Lizzy finally settle into their cabin at Dragonhead Lake. Unfortunately, not all is well. Shortly after, creepy glowing orbs randomly appear on the lake, terrifying the nearby residents. Some fear the strange occurrence to be supernatural, while others believe it is an alien invasion. At the same time, a series of random break-ins occur around the lake, spooking the locals. Officer McGilley attempts to aid Danielle, the five friends-the Paranormal Investigators' Club (PIC⁵ ), and their loyal dog, Amber, in solving the mysteries of Dragonhead Lake. Excited to reveal the location of the elusive fortune, the children must decipher the clues left behind by Colonel Blackwell. While working with Danielle and the children, Officer McGilley is also forced to keep an eye on a snoopy investigative reporter, Sheryl Bimberton. She is relentless in her pursuit to cover and solve the puzzling story unraveling before her. As Sheryl researches the biggest story of her career, she discovers some rather disturbing news, which may lead to trouble for Officer McGilley and the entire Pineville Police Department. Mr. Preston King is the richest man in town. Some describe him as a wealthy recluse known to be unethical in his business dealings. Once a friend of the deceased Colonel Blackwell, he shares knowledge of a buried treasure and plans to be the one to find it, making him even more wealthy and famous than before. While on spring break, the children- James, Jeremy, Stephen, Sheila, and Brandon, rush to gather clues, with the help of Officer McGilley, and Sheryl Bimberton, to solve the Secrets of Dragonhead Lake. Will Mr. Preston King beat them to it with the aid of his unscrupulous accomplices? Time will tell!