Toss together a salad made of a modern Pilgrim’s Progress, mixed with a Jules Verne style mystery and seasoned with a blend of The Matrix; add to it a dressing made from the author’s... More > wonderfully wild imagination: and you might end up with a tale comparable to this science-fiction page turner. Earth House by Londis Carpenter is a very wholesome, morally oriented, fictional story about four adolescents who discover an underground bomb shelter that seems to possess magical powers. The story is told in first person by Larry Carter (15), who along with his three friends undergoes a tremendous life change while pursuing Lucius Diamond (an evil agent of the dark force) through altered dimensions of time and space. How Larry ultimately chooses to use the awesome power handed him by aliens from space makes this a compelling story with a brilliant climax and ending. There is drama and excitement throughout this two part chapter book and it would not surprise us if this story is eventually made into a movie.< Less
This case bound hard cover book contains the most important of the big sky poems of Londis Carpenter, including his most famous short story, Showdown at Shamrock. It is a beautiful edition you will... More > be proud to own.< Less
Earth House by Londis Carpenter is a very wholesome, morally oriented, fictional story about four adolescents who discover an underground bomb shelter that seems to possess magical powers. The... More > story is told in first person by Larry Carter (15), who along with his three friends undergoes a tremendous life change while pursuing Lucius Diamond (an evil agent of the dark force) through altered dimensions of time and space. How Larry ultimately chooses to use the awesome power handed him by aliens from space makes this a compelling story with a brilliant climax and ending. There is drama and excitement throughout this 250 page chapter book and it would not surprised us if this story is made into a movie.< Less
When Justin received word that his father was being held prisoner in a strange world, he and his friends go looking for him. They discover a world unlike anything they ever imagined and their lives... More > are changed forever in this coming of age novel. This is book three in the author's adventure trilogy.< Less
Beneath the Cascades is a coming of age tale about a teenage boy named Chris Carter. Chris and his friends set out to trail and capture a mythical creature called Big foot, after several sightings... More > near Steven’s Pass, Washington. Their ensuing adventure is filled with intrigue, mystery, romance and suspense. The story is full of unexpected twists and turns, almost around every corner. It is a fast pace thriller that will leave you in love with the characters and begging for more. The story is highly recommended for children and adults of any age. It is a witty, fictional novel aimed at seventh grade reading skill. All readers will love this one.< Less
Londis Carpenter is a published author of poetry and prose. His first book Sketches From Life recieved a five star rating from Midwest Book Review. His current book The Best of Londis is a top ten selection on Book buzzer. Carpenter's story poems seem to create word snapshots that give us glimpses into his own humorous and sometimes unique view of the world.
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