James Riley Books

In this collectible boxed set of the New York Times bestselling series, characters from both real and fictional realms intertwine, creating a unique narrative experience. The series explores imaginative adventures as protagonists navigate the boundaries between stories and reality, offering readers an engaging blend of fantasy and humor.

Fort and his friends face more perilous ancient magic as they race towards the final battle to save humanity in this fifth and final installment in the fantastical series from the author of the New York Times bestselling Story Thieves! Fort Fitzgerald is finally reunited with his father and wants nothing more than for life to return to normal, the way things were before magic burst back into the world. But normal isn’t an option anymore. Not when the Old Ones could still return to enslave humanity and Damian is dead set on making that happen. Convinced he’s the Chosen One the prophecy says will save the world, Damian has mastered all six books of magic and plans to summon the Old Ones to destroy them. Fort knows better though—Damian has no chance of defeating the Old Ones once they arrive. Maybe Fort could stop Damian if he could use the magic from the dragon dictionary, but he’s consumed with strange visions each time he tries. The only hope left is for Fort, Jia, and Rachel to recruit the help of old friends—and enemies. But how can they know who to trust? Because unless they can find the truth behind the web of secrets and lies surrounding the prophecy of the Chosen One, Fort’s visions, Arthurian legends, and even magic itself, they've already lost.

In "Once Upon the End," Jack and May embark on their separate paths to fulfill their destinies, but surprises await them in the fairy tale world. As they prepare to confront the Wicked Queen, a thrilling and humorous conclusion to the Half Upon a Time trilogy unfolds, featuring knights, giants, and more.

Fort and his friends face more perilous ancient magic as they race towards a battle to save humanity in this fifth and final installment in the fantastical series from the author of the New York Times bestselling Story Thieves! Fort Fitzgerald is finally reunited with his father and wants nothing more than for life to return to normal, the way things were before magic burst back into the world. But normal isn’t an option anymore. Not when the Old Ones could still return to enslave humanity and Damian is dead set on making that happen. Convinced he’s the Chosen One the prophecy says will save the world, Damian has mastered all six books of magic and plans to summon the Old Ones to destroy them. Fort knows better though—Damian has no chance of defeating the Old Ones once they arrive. Maybe Fort could stop Damian if he could use the magic from the dragon dictionary, but he’s consumed with strange visions each time he tries. The only hope left is for Fort, Jia, and Rachel to recruit the help of old friends—and enemies. But how can they know who to trust? Because unless they can find the truth behind the web of secrets and lies surrounding the prophecy of the Chosen One, Fort’s visions, Arthurian legends, and even magic itself, they’ve already lost.

Exploring the cultural landscape of the late 1960s, this groundbreaking history delves into the social movements, artistic expressions, and transformative events that shaped the era. By examining the interplay between politics, music, and counterculture, it reveals how these elements influenced societal change and individual identities. The narrative highlights key figures and moments, offering a comprehensive understanding of a pivotal time in history that continues to resonate today.

Seeking revenge from his loss in the Cursed City, the Golden King starts spreading shadow magic over the kingdoms, and according the fairy queens sacred book, only Lena can defeat him and his dark spells, but first she must prove she is worthy but completing three challenges.

With help from his friends, Fort tries to find and bring the last dragon to the Old Ones in exchange for releasing Fort's father, while they continue to seek the books of magic

This collectible hardcover boxed set features all five books from a magical middle grade series by New York Times bestselling author James Riley. It is ideal for fans of adventurous tales like The Dark Is Rising and Fablehaven, offering a captivating blend of fantasy and engaging storytelling that appeals to young readers. Each volume promises to immerse readers in enchanting worlds filled with magic and adventure.

Fort’s continued adventures take more surprising twists and turns in this third novel in a thrilling series from the author of the New York Times bestselling Story Thieves! Dealing with monster attacks and his missing father has been hard enough for Fort Fitzgerald in his first month at the Oppenheimer School. But there’s another school for magic, this one in the United Kingdom, that's about to create even bigger problems. Six of the Carmarthen Academy students found themselves lost in time when they first started learning magic. Now they’ve returned, with news of a coming war that the students claim only they can stop. But their new plan for the world might lead to an even worse future, one that Fort and his friends are destined to help bring about, no matter how much they might want to fight it. Can Fort change the future that the Time students have already seen play out? Or is he destined to pay for his past mistakes for all of time?

In this sequel to "Half Upon a Time," pirates and mermaids clash in a fractured fairy tale adventure featuring Jack and his friends.

Previously published: New York: Clarkson N. Potter, 1965. First published in 1817 under title: An authentic narrative of the loss of the American brig Commerce.

In the village of Giant's Hand Jack's grandfather has been pushing him to find a princess and get married, so when a young lady falls out of the sky wearing a shirt that says "Punk Princess," and she tells Jack that her grandmother, who looks suspiciously like the long-missing Snow White, has been kidnapped, Jack decides to help her.

When long-dead magical creatures are discovered all around the world, each buried with a book of magic, only children can unlock the dangerous power of the books in this start to a thrilling new series from the author of the New York Times bestselling Story Thieves!Thirteen years ago, books of magic were discovered in various sites around the world alongside the bones of dragons. Only those born after “Discovery Day” have the power to use the magic. Now, on a vacation to Washington, DC, Fort Fitzgerald’s father is lost when a giant creature bursts through the earth, attacking the city. Fort is devastated, until an opportunity for justice arrives six months later, when a man named Dr. Opps invites Fort to a government run school, the Oppenheimer School, to learn magic from those same books. But life’s no easier at the school, where secrets abound. What does Jia, Fort’s tutor, know about the attacks? Why does Rachel, master of destructive magic, think Fort is out to destroy the school? And why is Fort seeing memories of an expelled girl every time he goes to sleep? If Fort doesn’t find out what’s hiding within the Oppenheimer School, more attacks will come, and this time, nothing will stop them!

Seth Adams navigates the challenges of recent divorce and unemployment while trying to stay connected with his children as the parent group president at their middle school. Convinced that an alien mind resides within him, his life takes a turn when his ex-wife leaves their kids with him. As he grapples with his reality, he inadvertently involves his daughter Jessica in his quest for understanding. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the truth before Seth's mental state deteriorates further.

James Riley, author of the cult hit The Bad Trip: Dark Omens, New Worlds and the End of the Sixties, returns with another incisive and thought-provoking cultural history, turning his trenchant eye to the wellness industry that emerged in the 1970s. Concepts such as wellness and self-care may feel like distinctly twenty-first century ideas, but they first gained traction as part of the New Age health movements that began to flourish in the wake of the 1960s. Riley dives into this strange and hypnotic world of panoramic coastal retreats and darkened floatation tanks, blending a page-turning narrative with illuminating explorations of the era's music, film, art and literature. Well Beings delves deep into the mind of the seventies - its popular culture, its radical philosophies, its approach to health and its sense of social crisis. It tells the story of what was sought, what was found and how these explorations helped the 'Me Decade' find itself. In so doing, it questions what good health means today and reveals what the seventies can teach us about the strange art of being well.

A "fairy-tale twist set in the world of the ... Half upon a time series"--Dust jacket flap.

Readers choose what happens when Owen finds himself stuck in a Pick Your Own Plot story, in this fourth book in the New York Times bestselling series, Story Thieves—which was called a “fast-paced, action-packed tale” by School Library Journal—from the author of the Half Upon a Time trilogy. Being able to jump into books used to seem like the greatest thing in the world to Owen Conners. But now Owen’s trapped in a time travel book where readers—that would be you—decide how the story goes. As if that weren’t enough, Owen’s also stuck in a prison for time criminals in a prehistoric era. He’s surrounded by bizarre fellow prisoners, including Kara Dox. How does Kara recognize Owen if they’ve never met before? She seems to think they’re old friends, but that can’t be possible. Still, Kara might just be the only chance Owen has to escape. And he has to find a way out to save his friend Bethany, who’s still in grave danger. Because unless Owen can stop him, Nobody is going to split Bethany into two, separating the fictional and nonfictional worlds forever. Will Owen be able to convince you, the reader, to help him find his way back to Bethany? Or will you feed him to dinosaurs just to teach him a lesson? It’s all up to you when you Pick the Plot.

Except for reading the Kiel Gnomenfoot magic adventure series, Owen's life is boring until he sees his classmate Bethany climb out of a book in the library and he learns that Bethany is half-fictional and has been searching every book she can find for her missing father, a fictional character.

Forced to live in a false happily ever after, Lena and the other giants must live as humans with no memory of their former lives until Lena hatches a plan to thwart the fairy queens' magic and save the genie Jin.

This trilogy features a unique blend of beloved storybook characters reimagined in twisted fairy tales, crafted by New York Times bestselling author James Riley. Set in the same universe as the popular Half Upon a Time series, this boxed set combines adventure, humor, and unexpected plot twists, appealing to fans of fairy tale retellings.

Nichts ist abgefahrener, als in Bücher zu springen! Eigentlich hatte Owen nach seinen haarsträubenden Erlebnissen in der Welt der Kiel-Gnomenfuß-Bücher fürs Erste genug von Abenteuern – bis Owen und Kiel in der brennenden Bibliothek von Owens Mutter aufwachen, ohne jede Erinnerung, wie sie dorthin gekommen sind. Und schlimmer noch: Bethany wurde entführt, und den beiden bleibt nur wenig Zeit, sie wiederzufinden, bevor etwas Fürchterliches passiert. Der einzige Hinweis ist eine Gestalt mit Fragezeichenmaske, die sich als fieser Nachfahre von Sherlock Holmes ausgibt. Jetzt ist Owens detektivisches Geschick gefragt – doch damit ist es leider nicht weit her … Der spannende zweite Teil der „Weltenspringer“-Saga

Magisch und abenteuerlich: Die erfolgreiche „Weltenspringer“-Saga geht weiter. Die Comic-Welt braucht die Hilfe der Bücherspringer Bethany und Owen! In Jupiter City gibt es nämlich keine mutigen Superhelden und fiesen Megaschurken mehr, denn eine dunkle Macht hat die Vorherrschaft übernommen. Es gibt nur einen einzigen, der das Gleichgewicht wiederherstellen kann: Doc Twilight! Um den legendären Helden zu finden, müssen Bethany und Owen ihren ganzen Mut zusammennehmen und in die Comic-Welt eintauchen! Der spannende 3. Band der „Weltenspringer“-Saga.