Bøger af Brandon Rohrbaugh

After his crush's mysterious death, a teen boy uncovers century-old dark secrets in his small town.One of Us Is Lying meets Stephen King's IT.Sixteen-year-old Mark Parker is devastated when he learns that his high school crush, Veronica McBride, has been found dead at the bottom of a cliff in their small beach town of Rockport. As the last person seen with the ill-fated girl, the town becomes suspicious of Mark and he swears to find the truth-but in doing so, he uncovers unearthly and evil secrets his town has been harboring for a century. Until Veronica McBride and her family moved to the small beach town of Rockport, its citizens were all from the original bloodlines of the town dating back to it's founding in 1917-the same year the suicides began and the legend of Mermaid Cliff was born. With a suicide mysteriously happening every twenty-five years, the legend went that a mermaid lured people to the edge of the cliff, and they were in such awe of her that they walked right over the edge, falling to their death. But legends are stuff of lore... or so Mark believed.Mark thought he walked Veronica home after the big party the night before, but he can't be sure since he partied a little too much. When snarky classmates accuse Mark of having something to do with Veronica's death, his best friend Jason assures him that he saw those classmates-whom he calls the Seven-at the entrance of Mermaid Cliff that night as he was driving home. Trouble is, the Seven includes Mark's older brother, Charles. When the FBI's Agent Amelia Taylor arrives, it's confirmed that Veronica's death was a homicide, and Mark, along with Jason, is determined to find out who's responsible.As Mark starts asking around, he's collecting more questions than answers. His mother claims she was home but wasn't. Old Man McGinty, who found Veronica's body on the beach, has piles of newspaper clippings of the legend's tragedies...along with a charm from Veronica's bracelet. Even the FBI agent has a strange connection to the town through her own tragic circumstances. "Don't believe everything people tell you, boy," the old man tells Mark. "Everything in this town is connected in a way you or I will never fully understand..."Jason and Mark come to realize that their town is full of dark secrets, and their poking around is unveiling them one by one. "Loyalty. We may be connected to the rest of this world by land, but we have our own traditions and secrets we keep to ourselves," his mom said mysteriously. "Some secrets are better kept secret..." Soon, Mark will learn of his own role in his town's terrifying evils-and his destiny to stop it and put the legend to rest.The debut book in The Awakening trilogy.

The Awakening Trilogy: The Complete Series includes all three books from the epic Urban Fantasy series by Brandon Rohrbaugh From Book 1: After his crush's mysterious death, a teen boy uncovers century-old dark secrets in his small town.A sinister underworld of demons and angels is revealed in this YA debut.Sixteen-year-old Mark Parker is devastated when he learns that his high school crush, Veronica McBride, has been found dead at the bottom of a cliff in their small beach town of Rockport. As the last person seen with the ill-fated girl, the town becomes suspicious of Mark, and he swears to find the truth-but in doing so, he uncovers unearthly and evil secrets his town has been harboring for a century.Until Veronica McBride and her family moved to the small beach town of Rockport, its citizens were all from the original bloodlines of the town dating back to its founding in 1917-the same year the suicides began, and the legend of Mermaid Cliff was born. With a suicide mysteriously happening every twenty-five years, the legend went that a mermaid lured people to the edge of the cliff, and they were in awe of her that they walked right over the edge, falling to their death. But legends are the stuff of lore... or so Mark believed.Mark thought he walked Veronica home after the big party the night before, but he can't be sure since he partied a little too much. When snarky classmates accuse Mark of having something to do with Veronica's death, his best friend Jason assures him that he saw those classmates-whom he calls the Seven-at the entrance of Mermaid Cliff that night as he was driving home. Trouble is, the Seven includes Mark's older brother, Charles. When the FBI's Agent Amelia Taylor arrives, it's confirmed that Veronica's death was a homicide, and Mark, along with Jason, is determined to find out who's responsible.The debut book in The Awakening trilogy. From Book 2: After the events of Mermaid Cliff, Mark Parker joins The Order and trains for the inevitable war with the dark forces that threaten the world. Dark magic, spirit animals, and supernatural forces are revealed in this Book 2 of The Awakening Trilogy. After arriving in Dracfort, Mark Parker learns the way of The Order and trains for the battle of his life. He learns more of Demons and Angels and that there is magic alive and well in the world. Before he can face his fate back on Mermaid Cliff, he learns of an evil that is closer than he thought. The truth about the real world of supernatural beings and dark forces is revealed in this book 2 of The Awakening Trilogy. Mark meets new friends and enemies along the way, but he never forgets about his mother and the evil cult waiting for him back in Rockport. The events that transpire in this book will thrust readers into the epic finale of the trilogy of book 3. From Book 3: The new world is revealed in this epic finale of The Awakening Trilogy Angels, Demons, magic, and mysterious creatures live amongst humans in this finale. Mark awakens in the future without memory of his past. He has no idea of the events that transpire back in Rockport or Dracfort. The evil forces that were once hidden have now taken over the world and forced humans and creatures alike into hiding in this desolate dystopian new world.Mark learns of the fate of his past choices and is faced with a new challenge in saving the world from a new and past evil. He meets new and old friends along the way on his path to fulfil a destiny. The epic finale in The Awakening Trilogy.

Step into the whimsical, endearing adventure of 'How to Befriend a Bigfoot'! Accompany young explorer Lily as she deciphers the giant footprints in her forest backyard and uncovers the bashful Bigfoot behind them. From learning the language of stomps and grunts, to indulging in rainbow spaghetti feasts, Lily takes us on a wild, heartwarming journey that shows friendship can come in the most unexpected sizes. Bursting with laughter, quirky details, and a whole lot of forest frolicking, this charming tale invites young readers to embrace the extraordinary and find their own Bigfoot buddy. Ideal for adventurers who believe that the forest holds more than just trees.

Dive into the magical, heartwarming adventure of 'How to Befriend a Dragon'! Join a young explorer, Jamie, as he uncover the secrets of befriending a dragon. From decoding roars and growls, to discovering Spark's peculiar food preferences, Jamie shows us that friendship knows no bounds-not even mythical creatures! Packed with laughter, fun, and lots of tacos, this enchanting tale is a journey of friendship and imagination, proving that every dragon is just a friend waiting to be found. Ideal for young readers ready to embark on their own grand adventure.

Join Wendy, Scotty, Chatter, and their quirky monster friends as they embark on an adventurous Halloween journey to the human world! Curiosity leads them to discover the fun-filled tradition of trick or treating. Still, their spooky appearance takes the humans by surprise. Will these little monsters find acceptance and friendship, or will their Halloween dream become a nightmare? With whimsical illustrations and heartwarming twists, "Monsters' First Trick or Treat" is a delightful tale of friendship, courage, and the universal joy of Halloween. Perfect for young readers, this book captures the season's spirit and teaches that kindness can be found in the most unexpected places. Get ready to be enchanted by a Halloween story like no other!

After the events of Mermaid Cliff, Mark Parker joins The Order and trains for the inevitable war with the dark forces that threaten the world.Dark magic, spirit animals, and supernatural forces are revealed in this Book 2 of The Awakening Trilogy.After arriving in Dracfort, Mark Parker learns the way of The Order and trains for the battle of his life. He learns more of Demons and Angels and that there is magic alive and well in the world. Before he can face his fate back on Mermaid Cliff, he learns of an evil that is closer than he thought. The truth about the real world of supernatural beings and dark forces is revealed in this book 2 of The Awakening Trilogy.Mark meets new friends and enemies along the way, but he never forgets about his mother and the evil cult waiting for him back in Rockport. The events that transpire in this book will thrust readers into the epic finale of the trilogy of book 3.

*Selected as a Book Excellence Award Finalist*After his crush's mysterious death, a teen boy uncovers century-old dark secrets in his small town. One of Us Is Lying meets Stephen King's IT. Sixteen-year-old Mark Parker is devastated when he learns that his high school crush, Veronica McBride, has been found dead at the bottom of a cliff in their small beach town of Rockport. As the last person seen with the ill-fated girl, the town becomes suspicious of Mark and he swears to find the truth-but in doing so, he uncovers unearthly and evil secrets his town has been harboring for a century.Until Veronica McBride and her family moved to the small beach town of Rockport, its citizens were all from the original bloodlines of the town dating back to it's founding in 1917-the same year the suicides began and the legend of Mermaid Cliff was born. With a suicide mysteriously happening every twenty-five years, the legend went that a mermaid lured people to the edge of the cliff, and they were in such awe of her that they walked right over the edge, falling to their death. But legends are stuff of lore… or so Mark believed.Mark thought he walked Veronica home after the big party the night before, but he can't be sure since he partied a little too much. When snarky classmates accuse Mark of having something to do with Veronica's death, his best friend Jason assures him that he saw those classmates-whom he calls the Seven-at the entrance of Mermaid Cliff that night as he was driving home. Trouble is, the Seven includes Mark's older brother, Charles. When the FBI's Agent Amelia Taylor arrives, it's confirmed that Veronica's death was a homicide, and Mark, along with Jason, is determined to find out who's responsible.As Mark starts asking around, he's collecting more questions than answers. His mother claims she was home but wasn't. Old Man McGinty, who found Veronica's body on the beach, has piles of newspaper clippings of the legend's tragedies…along with a charm from Veronica's bracelet. Even the FBI agent has a strange connection to the town through her own tragic circumstances."Don't believe everything people tell you, boy," the old man tells Mark. "Everything in this town is connected in a way you or I will never fully understand…"Jason and Mark come to realize that their town is full of dark secrets, and their poking around is unveiling them one by one. "Loyalty. We may be connected to the rest of this world by land, but we have our own traditions and secrets we keep to ourselves," his mom said mysteriously. "Some secrets are better kept secret…" Soon, Mark will learn of his own role in his town's terrifying evils-and his destiny to stop it and put the legend to rest.The debut book in The Awakening trilogy.For fans of The Mortal Instruments, Twilight, and Stephen King's IT.

The new world is revealed in this epic finale of The Awakening TrilogyAngels, Demons, magic, and mysterious creatures live amongst humans in this finale.Mark awakens in the future without memory of his past. He has no idea of the events that transpire back in Rockport or Dracfort. The evil forces that were once hidden have now taken over the world and forced humans and creatures alike into hiding in this desolate dystopian new world.Mark learns of the fate of his past choices and is faced with a new challenge in saving the world from a new and past evil. He meets new and old friends along the way on his path to fulfil a destiny.The epic finale in The Awakening Trilogy.