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Dallas, Texas
-- Top Publications, Ltd., a fiction book publisher, announces the release of Cactus Island, the seventh in William Manchee's popular legal mystery series featuring Dallas attorney Stan Turner and his partner Paula Waters. In the series Turner & Waters is a high profile criminal defense firm that has a reputation for attracting impossible cases and getting in over their heads.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
H.J.
Ralles Sixth Novel for Children & Young Adults Released Dallas, Texas , April 1, 2006: Top Publications Ltd. of
Dallas, Texas announced the release of the anxiously awaited novel Keeper of the
Colony, the fourth in the critically acclaimed Keeper Series by H. J. Ralles.
Keeper of the Colony will be classified as children's mystery / science fiction
and is geared to children and young adults. It will be available through Ingram
Book Company or direct from the Top Publications, Ltd.
Since the publication of her first book in January 2000 H.J. Ralles has written
six novels for young adults age 9 - 13. Her fast-paced action science fiction
mysteries have gained wide critical acclaim and her young fans have been
anxiously waiting Keeper of the Colony, the fourth in the series since Keeper of
the Kingdom first came out in 2000.
Keeper of the Colony, ISBN 1-929976-35-6, Trade Paperback, 260 pages, Top
Publications, Ltd., $10.95, April 2006. When the curfew bell tolls in the Dark
End you had better be off the street! The icy Colony of Javeer, brutally ruled
by Horando and his Gulden Guard, is a horrific setting for Level 4 of Matt's
computer game. Targon has disappeared and Varl has been thrown into Central
Jail. When Matt attempts to rescue Varl, he learns that Horando is not the only
enemy he must beat. Gnashers live deep in the gold mines and are killing humans
that dare to enter. Can Matt defeat Horando and save Varl before he becomes the
next victim of the Gnashers?
Keeper of the Kingdom, the first in the series, has been selected for New Jersey
Schools 'Battle of the Books' list for 2005 - 2006 and Darok 9, the first of the
Moon Series, for 2006 - 2007! Ralles' novels are also on the Accelerated Reader
Program for schools and libraries and some school districts have incorporated
them in their curriculum. When she is not writing Ralles spends most of her time
teaching creative writing in schools throughout the country and selling her
books to her students and fans.
Praise for H. J. Ralles:
"Right from the first page, the action is fast and furious. H.J. Ralles does an
excellent job of keeping the reader engrossed in the story with a great
plot-line and terrific dialog. Young readers will love Keeper of the Colony this
fourth installment in the Keeper Series and clamor for more." Conan Tigard,
readingreview.com
"Ralles' unique characters place the reader far in the future. Trouble begins on
the first page of Keeper of the Colony and continues non-stop in the dangerous
Colony of Javeer. Neither the reader nor Matt can resist the challenge of
another exciting adventure." JoAn Martin, Review of Texas Books
For more information visit Ralles' Website at http://hjralles.com
DAROK 10 TO BE RELEASED JANUARY 15,
2005 Dallas, TX - For Immediate Release -Top Publications Ltd. out of Dallas, TX announce the arrival of the long awaited Darok 10, the second in the critically acclaimed Lunar Series by H. J. Ralles.
Darok 10 will be classified as children/fiction/science fiction and is geared to children and young adults. It will be available through Ingram Book Company and Wilson & Associates Distributing Co.
Since the publication of her first book in January 2000 H.J. Ralles has written five novels for young adults age 9 - 13. Her fast-paced action science fiction mysteries have gained wide critical acclaim and her fans have been anxiously waiting Darok 10, the sequel to Darok 9, which was published by Top Publications in 2001.
Darok 10 opens with the mysterious disappearance of Dr. Gunter Schumann from the lunar colony, Darok 9. Was he kidnapped? And what is the significance of the sinister discovery by scientist Hank Havard and Will, his fourteen-year-old nephew? Determined to solve the mystery, Will and his friend Maddie travel to neighboring Darok 10 in search of the truth. But when Will is captured by a ruthless killer bent on destroying the Daroks, Maddie and Hank are forced to steal military secrets. Can they prevent a lunar war and the destruction of humankind?
"If you love a great story, action, adventure, mystery and suspense, you’ll love reading Darok 10."
Marsha Barker, Assistant Coordinator, Northeast Texas Library System."In Darok 10 Ralles puts the reader into Will’s mind - his emotions, his fear and anger, his impatience and sadness. As the mystery deepens into intensely gripping action, the reader is led to wonder how this dilemma can possibly evolve."
JoAn Martin, Review of Texas Books.“Creative writing educator H.J. Ralles has set her science fiction novel Darok 9 in the year 2120. This is an exciting post-apocalyptic story about the Earth's last survivors, barely enduring on the harsh surface of the moon. A top scientist perfects a drug that removes the body's need for water, making survival that much easier; but his discovery brings treachery and murder, and the teenagers Will and Maddie get swept up in a dangerous game with the welfare of humanity's legacy at stake. An enjoyable and recommended novel for science fiction enthusiasts."
The Midwest Book Review"Darok 9 has the excitement of a computer game, put into a book, that parents and teachers will love to see in the hands of their children." Linda Wills, Rockwall County News
"Darok 9 is a young adult book set in the year 2120 on the moon of Earth. This is a Science Fiction story, but at the same time it is a Thriller, as the action is non-stop. . . H.J. Ralles has created a fun adventure for all ages to read about. From the first page, the pace of the book is fast and always keeps the reader interested. Young adults will love the suspense that builds and builds as Hank and Will try to avoid being captured. . . I found that I hated to put this book down, as I really wanted to find out what was going to happen next. This is a fun book for not only young adults, but anyone who likes a good science fiction thriller."
Conan Tigard, ReadingReview.com"Darok 9 is another wonderful science fiction book for young adults by H.J. Ralles, author of Keeper of the Kingdom. Filled with nonstop action and suspense, it tells the story of a young scientist, Hank Havard, and his quest to keep his big discovery out of enemy hands. The language in this book is clean, as it was in Keeper of the Kingdom, something I found refreshing. Also, the message that violence doesn't pay is strong. The characters are believable, and the plot is solid. Darok 9 is a can't-put-it-down, go-away-and-let-me-read science fiction thriller, sure to please any reader of any age!"
Jo Rogers, Myshelf .com"H.J. Ralles is the author and creator of this science fiction book for kids. However, Darok 9 certainly can hold its own in the adult world as well. This very entertaining book is hard to put down. Once you start reading it you just want to know how it will end. Filled with action and surprises around every bend this book keeps your attention."
Kelly Hoffman, Slacker's Sci-Fi SourceFor more information please visit www.hjralles.com and http://toppub.com.