The Ark, the Reed, & the Fire Cloud
Jenny L. Cote
Paperback, 464 pp., $14.99
AMG Publishers (September 30, 2008)

In a magical adventure of animals traveling worldwide to Noah’s ark Max, a Scottish terrier, and Liz, a brilliant, black cat from France, become the leaders for their group, and eventually, for the entire ark. As the voyage on the ark begins, a sinister plot develops. Someone is out to kill Noah and his family. Liz follows clues that lead her to discover a stowaway who has deceived them all. Max and Liz foil the plot, but at a high price. The end climaxes with unexpected twists and turns, taking the reader from despair to hope.

Andrea Carter and the Trouble with Treasure
Susan K. Marlow
Paperback, 144 pp., $7.99
Kregel Publications (February 2010)

When innocent horseplay temporarily lands Andi and her friends in jail, they decide that a trip into the mountains will leave their troubles far behind. Accompanied by big brother Mitch and armed with a map showing old gold diggings, they can’t wait to strike it rich. But instead of gold they find heaps of trouble—trouble that leaves Mitch gravely wounded. Andi needs help fast. But who can she trust? And what good is a bag of gold when her beloved brother lies near death in the middle of nowhere?

Sheriff’s Badge
Rebekah Brown
Paperback, 212 pp., $13.99
Tate Publishing (December 1, 2009)

With purpose in his heart and a .44 by his side, Red sets out across the vast, untamed wilderness of the American frontier to find his last remaining siblings. Will Red reach his sister and brother in time, or will his life and theirs, like countless others, be claimed by the roar of a gunslinger’s colt? Rustlers, Indians, gunfights, and a touch of romance make the action-packed Sheriff’s Badge a must-read for any young reader! Grab your gun and ready yourself for a suspenseful journey across the frontier, where you’ll likely earn your own Sheriff’s Badge.

Always Watching
Brandilyn and Amberly Collins
Paperback, 221 pp., $9.99
Zondervan (April 16, 2009)

Always Watching, book 1 in the suspenseful Rayne Tour series. Features Shaley O’Connor, teen daughter of a rock star. Shaley lives in a whirlwind of backstage secrets, hotels, and limos. With beauty and fame Shaley wants for nothing-except the one thing she can’t have. During a concert, Shaley stumbles upon a murdered friend backstage. Is Tom’s death connected to her? As the clock runs out, Shaley must find Tom’s killer-before he strikes again.

Hunter Brown and the Secret of the Shadow
The Miller Brothers
Paperback, 366 pp., $13.99
Warner Press (September 2008)

Hunter Brown never expected a summer like this! Hunter finds himself in possession of a mysterious book that is a gateway to Solandria, a supernatural realm held captive by the Shadow. There he joins with the Codebearers, who fight against the Shadow. With the future of Solandria hanging in the balance, Hunter is headed for a showdown with the Shadow and a battle to save his soul from a fate worse than death! Is Hunter’s knowledge of the Code deep enough to uncover the secret of the Shadow, or will the truth be more than he can bear?