In his pulse-pounding thrillers, Earl Emerson takes readers into the heart of the world's most dangerous profession, where the next alarm might bring sudden death.

This is the story surrounding Darius, an ordinary boy living in an isolated and yet enchanted world who aspires to one day become the Pyro, the greatest warrior in all of Altaria but is one day forced to become something he never could have imagined: a Psyon. As he is robbed of everything he has ever known; he discovers a much bigger world than he was taught and a secret war on-going for centuries between the living world and the shadow that is the Darkai. But Darius does not face this danger alone as he is selected to join the Psyon Guild, a small rag-tag group of newly chosen Psyons like himself. Duke, the Soldier, a former member of the Darkai regime. Igniz, the Ice Prince, sent away for the security of his nation. Raizo, the Wonderer, ever caring for his young friend. Zeeq, the Fatherless, rose to become something his father never wanted. Together, they go on an adventure of self-discovery, learning lessons on life, truth, justice and what it means to fight. Surrounding elegant palaces, an atlas full of Artes and wonder, cities greater than our own and the comical brotherly fight you see in your own home. All of their battles and losses will one day lead to a destiny all of them would never have imagined. And it all began with a name My name is

Ever since he was small, Franklin has been soothed by fire. Staring into the flames helps Franklin forget his problems. And right now, he's got a lot to forget. Franklin's mother has left the family home to be with her hairdresser boyfriend. Franklin's father, the mayor of Montreal West, is too busy worrying about his public image to do anything about the family. As a rash of local fires competes with upcoming elections for media attention, Franklin's father has to work hard to keep the public happy. And Franklin has to reconsider his romance with fire.

Teach a child to read, and you teach a child how to dream and open up to the rest of the Universe.

In this fantasy/fiction manuscript, a boy named Brian Sparks finds out that he has powers beyond comprehension. It's your everyday fast paced major fantasy book with wizards, dragons, and magic, but yet combines with reality and has an incredible story line. It is a series.