Charlie Sullivan And The Monster Hunters: The Varcolac's Diary by D.C. McGannon, C. Michael McGannon
Publication
Date: April 2012 (Original), April 2015 (Revised)
Age
Group: Young Adult, Teens, Middle Grade
Genre:
Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mythology, Bullying
Book
Summary:
Monsters
are real. They have always been here, even when we choose not to see them.
Now,
for the residents of Hunter’s Grove, the choice is no longer theirs. As a
power-hungry varcolac—a Greater—tries to break through the magic holding him
back and lead his army of monsters to vengeance against human-kind, there are
five who unknowingly possess the power to finish what centuries of humans
before them have been unable to do. Charlie Sullivan and his band of new
friends will be tested as they attempt to strengthen the magic that can lock
the monsters and their evil prince away for good—even if the cost is their
lives.
This
is the story of five unlikely friends who uncover the sinister past buried
under their sleepy hometown of Hunter’s Grove. This is a story about looking
past differences, overcoming fears, and rediscovering what is truly important
in this life. This is the story of Charlie Sullivan and the Monster Hunters of
Hunter’s Grove.
All
New, And Even More Exciting, Revised Edition for 2015!
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What
Reviewers Are Saying:
"D.C. and Michael
pack a wealth of wonder and fantasy into this
young adult adventure. Incorporating some of the most fascinating legends…I
found myself being drawn to the depth of the characters and enjoyed watching
their bonds grow as they explored the gifts hidden deep within them as well as
the evil that hunts for them.
I recommend this story
for anyone who loves folklore and monstrous fun! From vampires to dragons, from
witches to eerie ferrymen, this tale has it all."
-
Solomon J. Inkwell, Author of Vickie Van Helsing
"A must read for all young adult
fiction fans!" - Amazon Reviewer
"I picked this book up for my
oldest daughter. I thought she might enjoy it and asked her to let me know what
she thought. She loved it! I ended up reading it with her and I have to say
that I enjoyed the story as much, maybe more, than she did." - Amazon Reviewer
"The characters are real enough
that I found myself cheering them on and hoping they succeed in their mission.
I look forward to reading the next installment." - Amazon Reviewer
"Great book with a great cast of
characters. Keeps your attention and makes you want to come back for more. I
really appreciated the underlying theme of bullying and how it was addressed,
but I especially loved the unique challenges and monsters the Monster Hunters
faced. Can’t wait for more!” - Goodreads Reviewer
A
Message From the Authors:
We
began this journey together, as father and son, with the goal of writing a
story that spoke to friendship, overcoming obstacles (and the ultimate evils in
our world), and of the power of working together to face the biggest challenges
in our lives. Yes, it's full of monsters, peril, and steeped in exciting
mythology and folklore, but it centers around the powerful bonds formed between
an unlikely group of friends as they face a unique set of challenges. We wanted
to write a story that we would be proud to read aloud to our then newborn
son/baby brother (who now, years later, has read them through twice more). It
has turned into the adventure of a lifetime as we are meeting people from all
over the world who are falling in love with Charlie Sullivan, Darcy
Witherington, Nash Stormstepper, and the twins Lisa & Liev Vadinknov -
along with a wild, often humorous, and mysterious cast of humans and monsters
alike.
Charlie
Sullivan and the Monster Hunters: Witch Moon in the next adventure in the
series, which takes us across the ocean to the Old Country, then on to Book 3:
Council of the Hunters, where the group's character and loyalty face the
ultimate tests when they meet a surprising and spooky new cast of characters.
The Dragon Gate (Book 4) will be released soon, and there will be a total of 6
books in the series!
We'll
leave you with more kind words from another Amazon reviewer:
"In my opinion, this series
deserves to be a huge hit ... I can guarantee you'll be hooked!"
D.C.
McGannon
D.C.
McGannon is finicky about his coffee. And loves tea. And lemonade. Sometimes
together. He has had a lifelong love of things that lurk in the dark, and is
quite comfortable under the light of a full moon. A writer, director, painter,
and doodler, McGannon is co-author of the Charlie
Sullivan and the Monster Hunters (Wyvern’s Peak Publishing) series of
novels for young adults, and KAOS
Obsidere: The Nightmare Has Begun (Dark Waters Press). He plays a mean air
guitar, and lives and dreams with Holly, Michael, Nathaniel, and their sweet
puppy, Jewel, somewhere in the Midwest.
C.
Michael McGannon
C.
Michael McGannon appreciates weird fiction, perhaps a bit more than one should
at any given time. It has made him particular, fostering strange phobias, and
even stranger dreams. He is fond of dragons, Japanese mythology, and the fine
art of delivering timely and inappropriate puns. McGannon is an artist of
diverse talents, and is co-author of the Charlie
Sullivan and the Monster Hunters (Wyvern’s Peak Publishing) series of
novels for young adults, and KAOS
Obsidere: The Nightmare Has Begun (Dark Waters Press).Sushi is his delicacy
of choice, if he has any say in the matter.
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