Jessica Bryan

What is happening on South Sutton Lane? Mysterious events are bound to get Lilly's attention as she and her friends, Charlotte, Justin and Todd attend a special party. What starts out as an innocent treasure hunt soon turns into a frightening series of events for the residents of the quiet neighborhood. Lilly soon finds just how difficult and dangerous detective work can be. Solving mysteries, looking for clues, and snooping around might provide for an interesting adventure, but it can also turn deadly if she isn't careful. Lilly discovers that some people will do anything to protect a secret. An action-packed story that will keep the young reader working on clues and guessing until the very end. Ages 8-12

Setting aside just a few minutes to read a story to a loved one can create wonderful moments that might be otherwise lost to silence. Also, many, who love to read, often find it difficult to follow a complicated plot. Some complain that they can't read a full length story because they forget the details halfway through.The Mighty Ant began as an idea to reach out to seniors or others who might be experiencing or caring for those with cognitive dysfunction, while finding a way to contribute funds from the proceeds of the book sales to North Carolina's Chatham County Council on Aging. Submissions of short, easy to understand stories were requested from writers (both professional and amateur) who wanted to participate in this project. As editor and contributor I reached out to writer's groups, neighbors, and social media not knowing what would happen. The submissions came from people living all over the world. They spoke in their own voices with fiction and non-fiction contributions. The only rules were to compose a story of less than 750 words for people suffering from dementia, memory impairment, and those who had compromised attention spans. Too many words can be confusing for these people, while simple words and ideas can be comforting and spark reminiscent conversation. We hope that you will enjoy reading this and sharing it with your loved ones.Printed in large print for easy reading.

A primer of sound advice that my dog knows and I have learned.This is a book that contains small ideas and observations that make a huge difference in the way we, as humans can live a rewarding life. Filled with fifty tongue-in-cheek observations, the author notes how to better her life by watching what her dog does; taking naps, exercising, feeling joyful, finding comfort, and so many other things. This is a great little gift book...simple, to the point, entertaining, and a quick read.

Another Jake and Polly Mystery/AdventureA coin is found in a core sample of ice in Antarctica. The question is how did it get there? The discovery is only part of the mystery. When famous Anthropologists; Joe and Karol Martino and their children, Jake and Polly discover what is on the back of the coin, they realize that this is something that must be kept secret. Jake and Polly find themselves in the middle of a mystery that puts them and their parents in terrible danger. Traveling to an archaeological dig in Spain to look for answers, they embark on a terrifying adventure that will provide the reader with page-turning, heart-stopping excitement. Together, they are faced with the question: can the secret of the coin be revealed?A great read for the whole family

The 4th book in The Five Crystals of Kriolus Series is a continuation of the adventure to save the universe from the Dark Lords. Earth has moved forward into a time of advanced science and exploration that allows our heroes to do the impossible and fulfill the prophesy. Twins Kria and Blu know the dangers they face. What they don't know is how close to them these dangers really are. This action-packed fantasy-adventure explores the what-if's of an evolved life form; new philosophies that teach the Blu and Kria the importance of universal love and responsibility; balance and an awakening awareness while telling a tale of mystery, monsters, and good versus evil.For mature young readers ages 10 and up

What's in the attic? Ghosts; murderous villains, mysterious natives and a series of deaths fill this book with excitement, adventure and scary mystery. From a sleepy little town in Idaho to the deep dark jungles of the Amazon the story takes many twists and turns leaving the reader breathless and begging for more.Two orphans (children of world famous anthropologists) are visited by a series of strange events. What takes place leads to a discovery of something that happened ten years earlier. When they explore it they find things that will change their lives forever.