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TRUTHERS
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Katie Wallace had never given
much thought to 9/11. She’d been only two when terrorists
struck America and the ensuing fifteen years had gradually
relegated the tragic event solely to history books. But when
her father is locked up for claiming to know what really
happened that momentous day, Katie’s life, and connection to
9/11, changes forever. He insists he has evidence on who the
real wrongdoers are, a nightmare conspiracy that will
shatter America’s beliefs. More shocking, he claims that
Katie herself is living proof, a survivor, of that true
story.
To save her father, and discover her own past,
Katie must navigate the clouded and secretive world of ‘The
Truthers.’ A world of fact and fiction, of questions and
distortion. With the help of close friends and new allies,
and as she’s drawn into an ever more-deadly web of lies and
long-hidden events, Katie finds the strength and trust
within herself to face those trying to prevent the truth
from being known.
Exploring the roots of our
conspiracy-theory culture, the controversy of the 9/11 Truth
movement, and the historic records of that fateful day, the
speculative and introspective thriller TRUTHERS invites a
new generation to learn about 9/11 and, also, the high
costs, responsibility, and traps of searching for “truth.” |
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Praise for TRUTHERS:
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"In this intense thriller... Girard takes readers down a
disturbing, provocative path; both sides start to make sense
as information is revealed and theories are debated. It’s a
fast-paced nail-biter with a resourceful heroine, packed
with surprises that force readers to question every
revelation and take nothing at face value."
Publishers Weekly
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"A book
teens will love. History, mystery, romance, action, and
intrigue--all in one!"
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"A beautifully written,
captivating must-have that will hook readers from beginning
to end. Girard has created a well-developed, quirky,
tenacious main character for whom teens can’t help but
root."
School Library Journal
"[Truthers] moves at a fast clip, and readers will get
caught up in both the conspiracy construct (actual Truther
theories are explored) and the romance that is as tangled as
the web of confusion surrounding September 11."
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"Examines
one of the most critically-regarded events in history
through the eyes of a tenacious teen who kept me up at
night, challenging the things I'd previously regarded as
fact. A deep, yet approachable story, both thrilling and
touching."
Kristen Simmons
author of the
ARTICLE 5 Series and Metaltown |
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"Girard has created a high interest read that addresses
questions many in our country may be afraid to ask. Like all
good mysteries, every turn leads to a series of crooked
trails. This fast-paced thriller will keep youth reading."
National Council of Teachers of English |
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"With compelling characters and
non-stop action, Truthers will leave you thinking."
Mindy McGinnis
Edgar-winning author of A Madness So Discreet and
The Female of the Species |
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"Girard is a skilled
storyteller, weaving history and conspiracy into a thriller
that's bold, smart, and impossible to put down."
Natalie D. Richards
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PROJECT CAIN
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Simon & Schuster Books
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Fifteen-year-old Jeff Jacobson had never heard of Jeffrey Dahmer, the infamous serial killer who brutally murdered seventeen people more than twenty years ago.
But Jeff's life changes forever when the man he'd thought was his father hands him a government file telling him he was constructed in a laboratory only seven years ago, part of a top-secret government cloning experiment called 'Project CAIN.' There, he was created entirely from Jeffrey Dahmer's DNA.
There are others like Jeff -- those genetically engineered directly from the most notorious murderers of all time: The Son of Sam, The Boston Strangler, Ted Bundy... even other Jeffrey Dahmer clones.
Some raised, like Jeff, in caring family environments; others within homes that mimicked the horrific early lives of the men they were created from.
When the most dangerous boys are set free by the geneticist who created them, the summer of killing begins. Worse, these same teens now hold a secret weapon even more dangerous than the terrible evil they carry within.
Only Jeff can help track the clones down before it's too late.
But will he catch the 'monsters' before becoming one himself?
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2013 Bram Stoker award
nominee for
Superior Achievement in a Young Adult
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"An absolute grabber from the get go. Geoffrey Girard
has taken an outrageous idea and made it utterly
and terrifyingly believable. Fortified by solid
historic and scientific foundations, the story is
as convincing as it is frightening, with enough
twists and surprises to keep even the most jaded
reader captivated."
Todd Strasser, Edgar
Award nominee and
bestselling author of THE WAVE and GIVE A BOY A
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"No reader could fail to be moved by this young
man's predicament as he tries to figure out who
and what he is. If
a reader of horror/ thriller fiction,
these books are definitely for you. If that's not
your usual choice but wish to try something
different, you can't go wrong with either
title...or both."
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"There is only one word
that comes to mind after reading a book of this
magnitude: explosive. Drew me in and did not
let go. It is, quite honestly, both exquisite in
its telling and terrifying in its concept."
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"Girard launches an ambitious experiment with
this YA thriller. This tense, terse, and often
nightmarish tale delves into the question of
nature versus nature."
Booklist |
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"In PROJECT CAIN powerful newcomer Geoffrey Girard
brings serious game with a novel that blends
science and horror in a killer of a thriller.
Highly recommended."
Jonathan Maberry, New
York Times bestselling author of FIRE & ASH and
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"Jeff
(Jacobson) elevates teenage angst to dark new
levels. (Jeff and Castillo's) uneasy relationship
becomes a strong point in both of Girard's
novels."
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"Terrifying,
tragic and tremendous. Grabs you and won't let
go until you turn the last chilling page."
El Paso Times |
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"As harrowing a coming-of-age novel as you are ever
likely to read."
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"Girard has given
readers a thought-provoking work couched in the
plot of a horror book. Written for high school
students, but although it is dark and somewhat
violent, it could be read by a good middle school
reader. Recommended."
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"From the first page, you get drawn into
the character of Jeff. If you want an amazing book
that will stay with you and, in a way, have you
rooting for a bad guy, pick this up."
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"Between fact and fiction PROJECT CAIN gives
you a lot to think about. If you want a book that
sucks you into an unhinged conspiracy universe,
this is the book for you. Girard did his
homework... the book is filled with a ridiculous
amount of information on government projects and
serial killers. I quickly attached myself to [Jeff's] character and
felt completely sorry for him. Girard did excellent work making
characters a reader can connect to."
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"I found myself
thinking about this book even when I was not
reading it... When I first started, I
thought the main point of view was slightly bland,
but the more I got into the character's head, the
more that just became the character's voice and it
ended up really adding to the
story... the author didn't write
for that typical cookie cutter YA reader; instead
he was writing from Jeff's head, like it or not. I
liked it."
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"Mind blowing... Not your usual, simple,
everyday book. PROJECT CAIN is a little of
everything: Action, mystery, history, science, and
secret military projects. One of the best I've
read in a while."
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"Insulting."
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Cain's Blood
and Project Cain are two different novels
written about the same fictional event. In both, scientists have
been doing unpleasant things for the military and these unpleasant
things escape. The two books explore the trouble/adventure that
ensues? and simply do so differently. Cain's Blood
follows the story from a dozen viewpoints; mostly from
former-army-Ranger Shawn Castilllo?s narrative Point of View (the
character brought in to fix things), but also via chapters/scenes
from the POV of various killers, military schemers, evil scientists,
and victims. All capturing the big picture as the full horrifying
story unfolds. Project Cain is told from
the POV of one character: Jeff Jacobson, the sixteen-year-old clone
of Jeffrey Dahmer who has recently discovered his true origins and
who is recruited by Castillo into helping, we hope, save the day.
It?s a much more personal story/journey told with the voice and
reflections of a smart, lost and thoughtful teen. A thriller
specifically written for younger readers (PG-13) and those adults
still interested in young heroes.
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“I’m sorry. What’s
that, Mr. Kurtz?”
“Therr goonda burnittuda grrownd.”
“Is that
right?” Beth still hasn’t really heard him yet. But his tone sounds
like a declaration of some kind and a reassuring ‘Is-That-Right’
usually does the trick. It suggests she’s listening, open to
learning something new. Old people like that.
“All done, Mr.
Kurtz?” she asks.
He looks away and waves his hand at the plate
with some kind of accompanying “Bah” straight out of Ebenezer
Scrooge. She freezes. Flushes. Almost four months at Heritage
Springs and it still makes her nervous when they get angry. Always a
jolt. Most of the time, they don’t get, well, anything. Just kinda
sit there. Waiting.
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Looking for
middle grade or a teen novel for beginner/intermediate
readers, and ahem like the way I write cough
cough, you might also want to check out this guy
writing for Darby Creek (Lerner Books):
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TheTales Of series from Middle Atlantic Press
is a collection of books for readers 9-90. Each book
includes thirteen original short stories based on American history and
folklore with tales that combine facts, fantasy, adventure and frights
suitable for younger readers (Harry Potter aged) as well as adults
looking for a fun read and anyone hoping to find some exciting new
surprises and magic throughout 500 years of American history.
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Tales of the Eastern Indians by
Geoffrey Girard (Middle Atlantic Press, 2008) |
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A
haunted hill with a terrifying secret... The young mammoth hunter who
becomes the hunted... Five ancient travelers trapped in the City of the
Dead... A modern chief joins Elvis to help save his tribe... The
storyteller who lures nightmares to life... Take
an unforgettable journey through the history, myths, and wonder of the
eastern American Indians. Within the pages of these thirteen original
and unique tales, you will meet an unforgettable cast of timeless
heroes and fantastic beings, dreamers and adventurers, daughters and
brothers. For readers of all ages to discover, remember and celebrate
this unique culture and its storied people of both yesterday and today. |
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Tales of the Atlantic Pirates
by Geoffrey Girard
(Middle Atlantic Press, 2006)
Cannon fire, swordplay and the ruthless
pursuit of gold have stalked the high seas from the decks of
black-flagged ships for centuries. Here be thirteen original tales
based on the real-life pirates who once sailed and hunted along
America's coast. From ghostly crews and cursed islands to the capture
of Blackbeard and modern-day treasure hunts, join these seafaring
outlaws for more than three hundred years of history, folklore, and
adventure.
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"Enthusiastically
recommended and thoroughly entertaining reading, Girard combines
meticulous historical detail with an imaginative story-telling
ability." (Midwest Book Review)
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"Nothing
short of brilliant. Tales
of the Atlantic Pirates is an
absolute page turner. Each story was grippingly entertaining, while
also being surprisingly educational to the genuine historical accounts
that inspired them. A smashing job!" (Bilgemunky.com Pirate
News)
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Tales
of the Jersey Devil by Geoffrey Girard
(Middle Atlantic Press, 2005)
The legend of the mysterious and terrifying Jersey Devil, a unique
American myth that has terrorized and captivated the mysterious New
Jersey Pine Barrens for more than two hundred years, collected in
thirteen original tales. From the creature's birth in 1735 to a
modern-day Jersey Devil hunt, dare to follow this monster and those who
have faced its terror through more than two hundred years of American
history, folklore, and horror. |
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“A
fun, informative book… But read it with all the lights
on!” (Brian Keene Author of THE RISING)
“Chills the blood as it provides fascinating insights into
this particularly spooky legend. Girard is a writer to
watch.” (Bryan Smith - Author of FREAKSHOW) |
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The Iliad
by Geoffrey Girard (Purun Media Publishing Company, 2007)
A retelling for middle school readers of the most famous war story ever
told:
The classic Greek tale of the Trojan War! From such legendary warriors
as Achilles and Prince Hector to the very gods of Mt. Olympus. {Written and published for Asian markets outside the U.S. Will let you know when/if a
version becomes available stateside.}
The oracle moved
carefully through the large tent. Very carefully. Who would blame him?
It was a room filled with warriors. And, it seemed, warriors in a bad mood.
Their faces, burned brown by the sun and sprinkled with old scars of battle,
looked cruel and serious as they watched him enter. He pulled his dark robes
closer, hoping to protect himself from their harsh stares. Breathed deeply
and tried to find courage for his first words. “Greetings, Great
King,” he managed. "I bring you words of Death." |
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