December 21, 2024

YOUNG ADULT

Affiliated: (The Lost Souls Series Book 1)

14-year-old Tajalik Stokes is a member of the 17th Street Serpents, a murderous gang in Chicago. After losing his brother to gang violence, Tajalik becomes defiant and violent in his own right. Nonetheless, Tajalik begins to wrestle with his pride when he is confronted with the gospel of Jesus Christ by his peculiar guidance counselor, Alfred Justice who tries to mentor him. Yet, Tajalik’s egotism and disobedience land him in a “Dante’s Inferno” experience at the gates of hell. Now, in agonizing pain, misery and regret, Tajalik finds himself in a realm of darkness trying to figure out answers as to how he got there.


Going Pro: (The Lost Souls Series Book 2)

Enoch Zoles is an agnostic, egotistical collegiate football star, primed to make millions of dollars as a professional football player. But a one-night stand with a seductive vixen leads to a downward spiral of devastating events. This costs him his reputation, his promising future, and his freedom. And after experiencing an unexpected tragedy, Enoch wants nothing to do with God. His coach and mentors keep talking about it. After multiple visits to jail, he meets a mysterious inmate who challenges his humility, integrity, and faith. This shakes him down to the core of his spirit. But will it be enough to save him from a dreadful end?


CC Mullens: The Case of The Orange Hair Ribbon (CC Mullens Adventures Book 1)

It All Starts Somewhere…
12-year-old CC Mullens isn’t like any normal pre-teen; he has psychic visions. A year ago, his visions began when his father was gunned down in the line of duty. He could now see glimpses of the future. But what started as seeing his friend Diego hit home runs in baseball games developed into full-blown images of a young girl being kidnapped after CC discovers an orange hair ribbon in a patch of high grass in a neighborhood field.

When pictures of the girl show up on the evening news CC and Diego connect the dots. They realize something has to be done. So they contact CC’s father’s ex-partner Uncle Mike to help solve the mystery. Together, they vow to find the girl and track down the perpetrators. CC’s visions become more and more real. But time is not on their side as the sense of urgency speeds to a rocket pace. Questions about the girl’s location and her safety are paramount.

Will the orange hair ribbon unravel the final clues CC needs to bring the girl back home?


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I Am John Paul

The Heart Is The true home Of A Warrior
14-year-old John Paul embarks upon a perilous journey to become a Maasai Warrior. Armed only with a spear and shield, he must hunt and kill the lion that has been threatening his people’s survival. This will prove that he is worthy and capable of becoming a responsible member of his tribe. But he will not be alone.

Father Yates – an American priest, has become a father figure to young John Paul. He accompanies him on this dangerous undertaking. Before the sun rises, this unlikely pair of warriors connect on a deeper level. The relationship has mutual benefits. Father Yates provides a deeper understanding of the bible to John Paul. While John Paul teaches Yates a thing or two about faith and spirituality.

As their bond grows, the boy’s destiny becomes clear. John must choose to be a Maasai Warrior or a Holy Man.
As their quest ends, it becomes clear that killing the lion would be the first step in John Paul’s greatness. So Father Yates invites him to America with the hope that he will make an even more significant discovery about himself. Although the invitation appeals to John Paul, he doesn’t know if he has the heart to leave. He must now make the most difficult decision of his life. He can choose to stay at home and protect his people or listen to his true calling.


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Jack & Hyde: (The Tracings Series Book 1)

Double, or…. Something
A mysterious disease has plagued Jack Anderson for most of his life. It makes him weak and unable to live the normal life of a teenager. Over the summer, he is sent to a special hospital in a remote area to undergo a groundbreaking treatment. After enduring months of questionable medical experiments performed by a group of doctors who are supposed to help him get better, he realizes that they are keeping him sick on purpose. So Jack escapes from the clandestine medical facility and heads for home.


While Jack is captive, a clone named Hyde is sent to his hometown. Enter Jack’s good friend Kayle — “The Freakazoid” — and Claire — Jack’s longtime girlfriend — who begin to see the chinks in the facade. To complicate matters, Hyde can’t stand the sight of Claire and begins to develop romantic feelings for Kayle. When Jack returns home, he comes face to face with his clone. And while at first, the two boys can’t stand the sight of one another, they soon stumble upon the plan to destroy them both. Now, as allies, they will fight for their right to co-exist.


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Kayle & Claire: (The Tracings Series Book 2)

Chasing Fools Gold Is Costly
The past couple of months has been a wild ride for Jack Anderson. After discovering that he has an identical “twin” – a damn near carbon copy clone – he also discovers that someone has been genetically experimenting on him his entire life. But to what end, he isn’t completely sure. What he does know is that he’s not the only victim.

Someone else has suffered from their dangerously vile, scheming ways. Enter Hyde, his non-biological brother who has fallen casualty to their most recent act: brainwashing.
Jack’s ex-girlfriend Claire is involved in the chaos. She is given an ultimatum to continue her father’s messed-up attempt at playing God or be replaced by a clone. But when part of the plan involves acting to fall in love with Hyde, things become complicated. And things don’t feel much like an act anymore. A new girl named Kayle is the only person standing in the way of Claire’s happily ever after.


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Protostar: (Book 1 of The Star-Crossed Saga)

A Star Is Born!
For centuries, people of Proxima Centauri have traveled the galaxy utilizing the power of the Stars. But something more powerful stands between them and the fate of the entire universe.
As the Torrian Alliance continues its age-old mission of hunting down Star-children, King Gregorio reluctantly agrees to send his only son, Bounty Hunter William Derry, to planet Earth on a mission to bring honor back to the Royal Family name. The target: Sydney, a young teenage girl unaware of her alien lineage. But when the Daedallus crash lands on the planet – delaying the assassination – William realizes a deeper connection to Sydney. He seeks the truth behind her unknown heritage. Soon he must choose between following his orders or protecting the woman he loves. But time is running out as a hidden menace emerges to secure a vested interest. The goal: kill both William and Sydney while his homeworld of Fabricius plummets in an all-out Civil War.


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Supernova: (Book 2 of The Star-Crossed Saga)

A Star Ignites!
Against everything he has known as truth, Bounty Hunter William Derry has called off the Star-child Sydney’s assassination, instead choosing to protect her from the forces seeking to eradicate her and any trace of her alien heritage. But as William and Sydney seek answers to the mysteries of her existence, she advances to the next stage of her Star-child evolution.

In the Supernova stage, Sydney struggles to control her new powers and emotions toward her new love. As Sydney’s behavior becomes more erratic, a more potent threat emerges. Dodge – the untouchable assassin – heads to Earth with orders to kill everyone they know and love. Now things are worse. With new villains and old allies on the horizon, a Civil War erupts on Fabricius. The concept of self-sacrifice proves to be the only way for William to achieve victory, or is there another way?

The follow-up to the critically acclaimed space opera romance debut Sci-fi novel Protostar from award-winning author Braxton A. Cosby, The Star-Crossed Saga. Written in the spirit of The Expanse and the Hunger Games.


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Solstice: (Book 3 of The Star-Crossed Saga)

A Star Implodes!
With all-out war from the Dagmas Clan faction consuming William’s home-world planet of Fabricius, the band small band of Earth rebels must find a way to stop Dominic and his plans to decimate the entire universe for his evil purposes.

King Gregorio entrusts his life to a cryptic rogue Bounty Hunter named Steel Reign at the edge of desperation. They must rally the rest of the Inner and Outer Planets to the cause of freedom. Meanwhile, William is captured by the Space Pirate Forge and forced to compete in the deadly Gauntlet of Sport. Sydney also faces her challenges back on Earth. She is captured by a secret society tracking alien life for years. She must escape and join a team of wayward allies to reunite with William. With word Twin Stars Mira A and B soon going supernova, it will take everything to save the galaxy. Possibly the fate of the universe rests in the Star-children.

Not that The Third Faction has teamed up with The Dagmas Clan, everything is on the table. Only a miracle can salvage the galaxy in time. Sydney must master her final stage of Star-child evolution: Solstice to tip the scales in their favor. Along with Noella’s training and A.I. Bill’s symbiotic development to restore hope and overthrow Dominic’s sinister plans once and for all.

The climax to the young adult novels of the Star-Crossed Saga.

Winner of Literary Titan’s Book of the Month Award.
The explosive finale to Braxton Cosby’s space opera romance Star-Crossed Saga trilogy! Perfect for fans of The Expanse and the dystopian novel Legend!

Rated one of the best space opera book series and sci-fi alien romance.


Broken Prince: A Protostar Prequel (Book 4 of The Star-Crossed Saga)

Three Targets, Two Men, One Choice!
This short origin story follows Prince William Derry of the Torian Alliance on his first mission as a Bounty Hunter. After that, he will embark on a journey that takes him across time to save the lvoe of his life, Sydney.

Along the way, elite spy, Steel Reign teaches William the value of the art of sacrifice. But when the mission goes sideways, William must find the mental fortitude to press on and complete the task at hand to earn the honor of joining the lineage of Star-crossers before him.


Learn about the circumstances that led to William’s dedication to the mission before the civil war.

Unravel the hidden truth behind his Father’s frigid disposition.

And meet new characters along the way, while witnessing the creation of IMPI.
The novella that inspired the award-winning dystopian, ya fantasy romance novel Protostar: Book 1 of The Star-Crossed Saga – teen books
Praise for The Star-Crossed Saga:
“One great space adventure series!”
“Another reason to love space fantasy adventures.”
“A can’t miss space fantasy series.”
“The Daedallus makes this one memorable spaceship fantasy adventure.”


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The Sect: The Windgate (The School of Ministry Series Book 1)

To Choose , Is Fate.
Ziv is recruited by a secret society known as The Sect. Afterward, he is cast into a perilous journey of identity, love, and hope. As a Conduit, Ziv possess the ability to see creatures of the night: demons. The Sect trains him and two other trainees to be warriors of light and confront the challenges of the treacherous Quad to control their fear and hone their abilities.

As an untimely love triangle emerges, Ziv must control his emotions and focus. Furthermore, he must chase down the evil Akabod from destroying The Windgate. This will banish the entire planet into enslavement by the underworld.
Praise for The Sect: Voted by Readers Favorite and Literary Children’s Classics as the best Christian Fantasy novel of 2014
The breakaway Christian Sci-fi novel from award-winning author Braxton A. Cosby, The Sect. Written in the spirit of The Harry Potter and The Divergent Series.


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Evan’s Heart: A Windgate Novella (The School of Ministry Series Novella Book 1)

The heart never lies…
These are the only words that bring comfort to a confused mind. Amongst other things, her day-to-day duties revolve around supervising recruits. Therefore, partaking in the experience of the Quad from the safety of the observation room was the only thing Evan needed to worry about. Furthermore, she is also torn by her growing feelings for two of the new young prodigies.

Secretly, she desires more – driven by her thrill-seeking hidden side. Eventually, Evan’s wish is granted by Maxwell and Mr. C. They inform her that she must choose to support Ziv, Francis, or Jaythan during one of the Quad phases. Evan chooses to help, despite not knowing all the details. Indeed, she realizes the truth behind the phrase of being careful what you wish for.

Moreover, Evan is beginning to understand that life and the outcomes of your decisions are less of a game than she accounted for. Evan regrets her decision as she finds herself submerged – literally – in a desperate fight for her life.

Follow the perspective of Evan (Miss Evans) as she retells the tank scene from the Quad in The Windgate: Book 1 of The School of Ministry Series and gain insight into other characters from the story, such as Maxwell, Francis, and the intuitively gifted Ezra.


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TOMORROW COMPUTER VIRUSES ONLY KILL PEOPLE!

When a computer virus decimates the earth’s population, four teenagers and a dog survive, searching for answers while trying to escape packs of humans wired to hunt and kill. These four teenagers must band together to find solutions that will hold the key to saving the world. Yet the most dangerous enemy of all… is betrayal.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, never seems to make noise on the world scale. That is, until now. Ulysses (Uly) is a teenager with dreams. Most of which range from earning straight A’s in school, making money, and marrying the girl of his dreams one day. None of these include saving the world, but Ulysses has learned to always keep his options open.

But one day, all his dreams and hopes crash and burn when a worldwide apocalypse is transmitted through electronics such as cell phones, laptops, and TV screens, bringing the entire planet grinding to a halt. Even worse, Ulysses is now being hunted by ruthless humans called The Changed, programmed to hunt and kill survivors, controlled by a female scientist only known as Eve. Separated from his family, Ulysses teams up with his friends Xavier, Maxine, and Tyler, along with a dog named Finn McCool, determined to stop Eve’s plans and restore the world in… a Restart!

“A welcome addition to young adult novels.” – Amazon Reviewer.