Jesse Ballard’s life is filled with misfortune. His parents are dead, he’s been convicted of a crime, and a dark secret torments his soul. But when he’s incarcerated on a ranch for troubled teens he discovers his troubles have just begun. A Supreme Power has literally hijacked his life, bringing him to the ranch to make him the guardian of a powerful relic that was hidden away 2600 years ago when Solomon’s Temple was destroyed.   Given superhuman powers, Jesse is suddenly thrust into a strange and perilous world of supernal treasures, killers and demons—battling the dark forces who desperately seek the sacred artifact. Thinking he’s on a one man mission, Jesse is shocked to learn that Cedar Lane, a girl who seriously despises him, has spiritual gifts essential for keeping the relic safe. Without her help, he’s in jeopardy of losing not just the relic, but his life.  As Jesse unravels this secretive and dangerous world he learns the ups and downs of young love, and both the reward and peril of following his divine call.

ARIVACA: Guardians of the Light

Poulsen, John

Folded Corners

<p>Most young people busy themselves with education, work, and having fun, but Jesse Ballard and Cedar Lane spend all their time guarding the Breastplate of Judgment. In addition to their task of keeping the sacred artifact from the Devil they've now been summoned to England. Their charge is to rescue the Rod of Aaron, a Biblical relic so significant that it was kept for centuries inside the Ark of the Covenant. In London, Jesse and Cedar locate their counterparts who are the guardians of the Rod of Aaron. They are invited to stay with them at stately Westbourne Hall, where they discover a world so perfect they cannot comprehend how the Rod could possibly be in danger. But soon the perfection unravels, evil strikes, and they are left to navigate a tangle of mystery and intrigue, all while battling for their lives. Things get even more complicated when they discover that their mission isn't just about saving the Rod, it's about saving humanity. If they're going to succeed they must defeat the Devil's most powerful disciple-the Angel of the Abyss.</p>

APOLLYON: Guardians of the Light: A Novel (Volume 2)

Teen & Young Adult

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Shakespeare for Readers' Theatre is a Readers' Theatre collection of three of Shakespeare's plays in abridged form. In this first book of the series, three of Shakespeare's most beloved plays are presented: Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, as well as Midsummer Night's Dream, and have been trimmed while keeping Shakespeare's beautiful language. Hamlet can run more than four hours but this Hamlet will run less than 45 minutes while keeping most of the great lines. Not short enough? The book contains an even shorter version of Hamlet that should run less than 20 minutes. That is, each of the Shakespeare plays have two Readers' Theatre versions, the long version intended to run 45 minutes and the short version intended to run about 20 minutes.  Shakespeare for Readers' Theatre also includes an introduction to the each of the plays including probable original sources, first production dates, and important historical information. Further, each of the Readers' Theatre long versions have attached suggested director's notes. These notes include interpretations of the text, definitions, blocking suggestions, and character recommendations. The book is intended as an important practical resource for theatre practitioners, directors, and teachers.

Shakespeare for Reader's Theatre: Hamlet, Romeo & Juliet, Midsummer Night's Dream

Literature & Fiction

Dramas & Plays

Five Rivers Publishing

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