As a super-intelligent organism with little to no challenges or excitement in life, Jake Matthews is bored out of his mind. Speaking of his mind, it drives him insane. So insane, that it manifested a dark side that's haunted him since his childhood. Also, his best friend, Thalia, moved back to her home country and she's been racing through his mind ever since. With no purpose, nothing to motivate him, and the relative peace and quiet that surrounds him, Jake has developed himself into a sociopath.One night, while going about his listless existence, he is dragged away to another dimension to a planet known as Figueroa. On this planet, he meets The White Figure General, X-Otropolis, who tells Jake he's been chosen to stop The Great Figueroan War and defeat The Black Figure. Understanding what going on, but not really comprehending the ramifications, Jake blows if off and continues his listless life.The next day, he is dragged back to Figueroa again where he is forced to lean swordplay and develop his might as well as his already overdeveloped mind to save a planet that is more connected to Earth than he thinks as The Great Figueroan War spreads across dimensions, where Jake not only has to save two worlds, but must enlist help from unlikely allies including Thalia, the girl he thought was lost to him forever.
Jake Cleary is a western gunman, bounty hunter who hails in Colorado, man-hunter, Indian fighter, rancher. Jake's gun is always at its ready, as in the COLORADO RECKONING and the SILVER CONCHO. Jake rides with his pal, Pat Brennon who wears a US marshals badge when it is convenient for them. they ride for the law and the bounty
Jake is a boy who has to go to the doctor a lot. He used to be afraid of needles, but not anymore because he has learned how to be brave Brave Jake is easy to read and a great length for busy pediatric doctor's offices, waiting areas, and for those patients who may need a little encouragement. (Also available: Brave Kayla, the sister version of Brave Jake.)- A special shout-out from the author to all her fellow special needs families.- "As a subspecialty physician who cares for children, and especially those with 22q11 deletion, I see more than my fair share of kids who are scared or nervous about getting bloodwork done. I also see a lot of kids who are unsure about how to deal with their medical issues with their friends, and Michelle clearly writes from having experienced much of this in her own child. This short story presents these topics in a relatable way, and would work as a nice distraction during the blood-draws themselves I'm always amazed how resilient kids are, but this story will help them cope too." -Nick Bennett MBB Chir, PhD, Division Head of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Connecticut Children's Medical Center- "As a mom who brings her children to the doctor a lot and often lives at the hospital for days at a time, this book will be coming with us to every appointment " -Kim Jennings, IVIG infusion mom - "Brave Kayla and Brave Jake are books that I need to have in my school nurse office. This book not only helps children who often need medical treatments, but helps those who don't need treatment often, to understand. I like the pages that speak to the importance of privacy at a child's level of understanding. The illustrations are lovely, bright, soft and so cute. The font, easy to read with great placement. I enjoyed reading Michelle's books." - Sherri Lewis Knapp- "Working in the emergency room and urgent care you get used to seeing sick people. The one thing I never can 'get used to' is seeing sick children; they always tug at my heartstrings. As a provider and as a parent I love how this book helps teach young children not only what to expect, that it's going to be ok, but also that they are not the only one who goes through this, even though it may seem like that to them in the moment. Helping children know what to expect goes a long way; it helps reduce their anxieties about it, makes the process easier/smoother and is less scary the next time. I would recommend this book to any parent with a young child age six months to second grade as well to pediatricians, children's hospitals and offices that treat young children." -Heather Ryng PA-C- #specialneeds #22q #anxiety #bravery #beingbraveatthedoctor - Brave Kayla and Brave Jake books are written by Michelle Spray and Illustrated by Valeria Leonova- Michelle Spray is an additional needs mom living in Connecticut with her husband and their four children. Michelle understands "bravery" not only as a mom of two children who have endured multiple surgeries, procedures, and prodding because of kidney issues and 22q Deletion Syndrome, but she is also a scoliosis warrior. Her memoir Growing Up with Scoliosis became her first book on her journey as an author. She is proud to supply an underlying theme of HOPE in all of her books.- Connect with Michelle on Social Media @ spraybooksetc
This special collection includes three full length novels - hundreds of pages of well-researched adventures and thrills - for the price of two individual volumes. Fans of George MacDonald Fraser, Ian Fleming and John D. MacDonald will enjoy former Army Ranger turned covert agent Jake Fonko's globe-spanning adventures. Includes: Fonko Go Home (Book 7), To Russia With Fonko (Book 8), and The Fonko Connection (Book 9). Fonko Go Home
Kassie Dorrell was slender. She had big green eyes and soft, smooth skin but her tiny frame and small stature made her appear to be young and fragile. No one had been willing to hire her. They wouldn't let her prove herself. She had no job and no place to go. The Mail Order Bride catalog had been her only option."I don't know anything about Jake Cromwell, but I'm going to do my best to be a good wife," she said, trying to push her anxieties aside. Her thoughts were filled with uncertainty and despair. She was about to enter a new world; one she couldn't even imagine. The life of a rancher's wife would be different from anything she had ever known.
Monkey Jake, along with his partners Zippy the elephant and Irving the beaver, get a job trimming trees in the forest. Monkey Jake and his unique team work hard and have good work ethics. They are also mindful of safety regulations which are very important. During their work day they encounter visitors at the work site such as Giffle the tall giraffe, Uncle Bisby the bear and a swarm of bees. Hopefully they will all be friends in the end.You will enjoy Monkey Jakes work day's adventure in the forest.
Cla'nix Prison is where the worst of the worst are sent to disappear. A place to remove the undesirables from society. No one has ever returned from Cla'nix. Freighter Captain Jake Cutter is sentenced for a crime he did not commit and arrives at the prison beaten and bloody. Tormented by his captors and haunted by the memories of his former life, he learns the hard way that prison can be deadly. As his life spins out of control, he is offered a choice: a quick death or a long, hard battle for survival. Finding friends in the prison, and aided by a mysterious benefactor, Jake's decision brings loss and hardship. A gruesome trail through the lawless underworld of the TSA leads him to the hidden fortress of a criminal empire, and to a showdown in the highest levels of government. With his allies scattered and TSA forces closing in, Jake confronts the mastermind behind the plot to destroy his life. Can Jake clear his name, or will he succumb to the might of the Tri-System Authority?
A little book filled with big gratitude. Jake had a scary time on the streets after getting out of the yard as a puppy. Once he was rescued from the Humane Society he promised to always be grateful for as many things as possible in his life. Let Jake show you the way to being happier and more fulfilled in life by seeing all the many things for which he is grateful...and maybe you can find a few along the way as well
Years ago a series of accidents which came close to death plagued Kassie Montgomery. Heiress to a family fortune, she couldn't get anyone to believe someone was trying to kill her. When she dared not remain another day, she stole away in the night, cutting all ties with home and family, and going where she hoped no one could ever find her. Eight years later private investigator Jake Lancaster takes the job - locate the missing heiress and return her to her family.
All Jake wants to do is fit in, but none of the other animals want him around because they think he's too different. Follow Jake as he learns that being different isn't a bad thing, and no matter who you are, you can find a place where you belong.
150+ 5★ reviews for the Jake Fonko series - Top 75 Amazon BestsellerThis special collection includes three full length novels - hundreds of pages of well-researched adventures and thrills - for less than the price of two individual volumes. Fans of George MacDonald Fraser, Ian Fleming and John D. MacDonald will enjoy former Army Ranger turned covert agent Jake Fonko's globe-spanning adventures.Book 1: Jake Fonko M.I.A (Vietnam/Cambodia 1975)Book 2: Fonko on the Carpet (Iran 1978 - 1979)Book 3: Fonko's Errand Go Boom (Northern Ireland 1982)Jake Fonko M.I.A. - Saigon, 1975. Ex-surfer Jake Fonko's latest mission - locate a former CIA asset gone missing in Cambodia - has his Army Ranger instincts on full alert. He might be handsome, fit and a decorated warrior, but he's certainly no international spy. But Jake, ever the good soldier, agrees to the CIA's directive, trudging over the border to Phnom Penh. But relying on his training, keen observations and ironic sense of humor might not be enough to save Jake, as one surprise after another pops up on his way to the wild truth.Maybe that asset was never really missing at all.Fonko on the Carpet - Tehran, 1978. Running low on cash, ex-surfer and former Army Ranger Jake Fonko receives a freelance referral from an unlikely source: a certain Shah requires a capable bodyguard. The splintering Iranian factions have been growing restless, and the Shah's popularity is beginning to wane. But when the country falls, Jake soon discovers that friends of the Shah are no longer welcome-and he'll have to rely on his extensive training, capable tongue and ironic wit if he wants to survive Tehran and escape in one piece.Fonko's Errand Go Boom - Belfast, 1982. When an old surfing buddy refers ex-Army Ranger turned soldier of fortune Jake Fonko to a cutting-edge car manufacturer in need of his unique skill set, Jake ships off to Belfast. But with Northern Ireland embroiled in the Troubles, Jake's attempts to protect the factory from impending civil war soon turn into a much more basic struggle to survive the escalating conflict. In order to get out alive, Jake must become a double-agent for both sides-a tricky situation that'll require all his skills, satirical wit and training if he wants to get out alive.
This special collection includes three full length novels - hundreds of pages of well-researched adventures and thrills - for the price of two individual volumes. Fans of George MacDonald Fraser, Ian Fleming and John D. MacDonald will enjoy former Army Ranger turned covert agent Jake Fonko's globe-spanning adventures.Includes: Fonko in the Sun (Book 4), Fonko Bolo (Book 5) and The Mother of All Fonkos (Book 6)Fonko in the Sun (Book 4)- Grand Cayman 1983. When ex-Army Ranger turned soldier of fortune Jake Fonko is hired for a routine job in the Caribbean, the first day of his latest mission doesn't turn out as planned, with a bloody bank robbery, a barroom shootout, multiple aerial dogfights and a chopper crash in the Jamaican jungle welcoming him to the idyllic islands. Stumbling into possession of highly sensitive financial documents from the BCCI, Jake finds himself pursued relentlessly by crooks, cartels, corrupt politicians and the CIA and KGB. If he wants to survive the beautiful climes, Jake must find a way out of a mess that's anything but routine. But with no passport and no backup, are Jake's training and ironic wit enough to survive the suffocating surveillance?Fonko Bolo (Book 5) - Philippines 1986. After Army Ranger trained soldier of fortune Jake Fonko barely survives a trip to Calcutta, he returns to his Malibu home to recover-only to find an old CIA associate knocking at his door. Communist Philippine rebels threaten critical US military bases in the region, as well one of America's staunchest allies: Ferdinand Marcos. Despite previous problems when working with the agency, Jake accepts the simple mission after being bribed and blackmailed, agreeing to put the communist rebels out of commission. But of course his mission isn't really that simple-and so Jake must use his training, satirical wit and skills to prevent the rebels from seizing the country and escape the conflict alive.The Mother of All Fonkos (Book 6) - Kuwait 1990. When former Army Ranger turned freelance gun-for-hire Jake Fonko receives a cushy "consulting" offer in Kuwait City, he hops a plane and heads out for what he expects will be a relaxing four week stay. But soon after Jake lands, Saddam Hussein's army blitzkriegs the city, trapping everyone inside. Jake's new job is simple: survive the chaos and escape Kuwait. But playing all the roles required to make it out of the desert alive will tax Jake's training and ironic wit to the breaking point - and Iraqi prisons are hardly hospitable to former American soldiers...
