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Marilyn Peake

    Marilyn Peake crafts science fiction and fantasy narratives that immerse readers in compelling worlds and stories. Her contributions extend beyond her own writing, as she has served as an editor for numerous anthologies, showcasing her keen eye for diverse literary talent. Her short stories have graced various anthologies and literary blogs, demonstrating a consistent ability to engage audiences with imaginative tales. Peake's work is recognized for its creative scope and storytelling prowess within speculative fiction genres.

    Return of the Golden Age
    Shade
    • 2014

      Shade

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Thanks to her offbeat mother, Shade's full name is Galactic Shade Griffin. Having a name like that while being the new girl in school is pretty much catnip for bullies. The summer before Shade's junior year of high school, her mother breaks up with yet another boyfriend and moves them once again to a new town.This time, they move into a dilapidated old house where Shade has an entire attic bedroom to herself-at least until she discovers it's haunted by the ghost of a teenaged boy named Brandon Yates. When Shade's best friend goes missing, her life becomes even more complicated. With the help of Brandon who's struggling with his own issues in the world beyond, Shade faces the question of whether or not she has what it takes to become a true hero.

      Shade
    • 2005

      Return of the Golden Age

      • 140 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Return of the Golden Age is the final book in The Fisherman's Son Trilogy. In Return of the Golden Age, Wiley O'Mara travels with six boys from the magnificent ancient city submerged beneath the ocean to his own impoverished island. The boys, having been protected for thousands of years by a magical air bubble, must now adjust to life in a poor village at the turn of the nineteenth century. Wiley must help them to survive. He must also help the villagers to understand their heritage - that they are descendants of a rich and powerful people. This book is filled with magical beings and places, including golden rings and a mysterious cave.

      Return of the Golden Age