H. J. Ralles
In addition to writing novels, H. J. Ralles is a popular
creative writing teacher who travels to middle schools all
across the nation to share her knowledge and experiences
with her enthusiastic students and fans. Back at her home
in Houston, Texas she lives with her husband, two children
in college,and a devoted black Labrador. She is a member
of the Society of Children's Book Writer's and Illustrators.
creative writing teacher who travels to middle schools all
across the nation to share her knowledge and experiences
with her enthusiastic students and fans. Back at her home
in Houston, Texas she lives with her husband, two children
in college,and a devoted black Labrador. She is a member
of the Society of Children's Book Writer's and Illustrators.
| H.J. RALLES |
| The Keeper Series |
| The Darok Series |
| The Curse of Charron by H. J. Ralles ISBN 978-1929976-51-5 March 2009, 250 pages Young Adult Science Fiction |
Encounter has crashed on the planet Charron, the seventh Ferrosian craft in four
months! Survivors are mysteriously disappearing and the Charronese deny any
wrongdoing. Tommy Harker, a seventeen year-year-old lieutenant, is part of the
Ferrosian team sent to Charron to locate the survivors. But when their craft also
crashes, their mission becomes almost impossible. Harker is order by Commander
James Lang to destroy their severely damaged craft before the crew of four set
out on foot across the desert. Lang and Major Price are captured within hours,
leaving Harker and sixteen-year-old Pilot Officer Annie Reeves to continue on
their own. For the two teens survival in the Red Desert becomes not only a battle
against the elements, but also a battle of wits and ingenuity against the ruthless
Charronese military and the formidable Colonel Swick.
months! Survivors are mysteriously disappearing and the Charronese deny any
wrongdoing. Tommy Harker, a seventeen year-year-old lieutenant, is part of the
Ferrosian team sent to Charron to locate the survivors. But when their craft also
crashes, their mission becomes almost impossible. Harker is order by Commander
James Lang to destroy their severely damaged craft before the crew of four set
out on foot across the desert. Lang and Major Price are captured within hours,
leaving Harker and sixteen-year-old Pilot Officer Annie Reeves to continue on
their own. For the two teens survival in the Red Desert becomes not only a battle
against the elements, but also a battle of wits and ingenuity against the ruthless
Charronese military and the formidable Colonel Swick.
In 2540AD, the Kingdom of Zaul is an inhospitable world controlled by Cybergon
‘Protectors’ and ruled by ‘The Keeper’. Humans are ‘Worker’ slaves, eliminated
without thought. Thank goodness this is just a computer game – or is it? For Matt, the
Kingdom of Zaul becomes all too real when his computer jams and he is sucked into
the game. Now he is trapped, hunted by the Protectors and hiding among the
Workers to survive. Matt must use his knowledge of computers and technology to free
the people of Zaul and return to his own world. Keeper of the Kingdom is a gripping
tale of technology out of control.
‘Protectors’ and ruled by ‘The Keeper’. Humans are ‘Worker’ slaves, eliminated
without thought. Thank goodness this is just a computer game – or is it? For Matt, the
Kingdom of Zaul becomes all too real when his computer jams and he is sucked into
the game. Now he is trapped, hunted by the Protectors and hiding among the
Workers to survive. Matt must use his knowledge of computers and technology to free
the people of Zaul and return to his own world. Keeper of the Kingdom is a gripping
tale of technology out of control.
In 2540 AD, the peaceful realm of Karn, 300 feet below sea level, has been invaded by
the evil Noxerans. This beautiful city has become a prison for the Karns who must
obey Noxeran regulations or die at their hands. In the second thrilling adventure of
the Keeper Series, Matt uncovers the secrets of the underwater world. He must rid the
realm of the Noxerans and destroy the Keeper. But winning level two of his game,
without obliterating Karn, looks to be an impossible task. Can Matt find the Keeper
before it's too late for them all?
the evil Noxerans. This beautiful city has become a prison for the Karns who must
obey Noxeran regulations or die at their hands. In the second thrilling adventure of
the Keeper Series, Matt uncovers the secrets of the underwater world. He must rid the
realm of the Noxerans and destroy the Keeper. But winning level two of his game,
without obliterating Karn, looks to be an impossible task. Can Matt find the Keeper
before it's too late for them all?
When the curfew bell tolls in the Dark End you had better be off the street!
The icy Colony of Javeer, brutally ruled by Horando and his Gulden Guard,
is a horrific setting for Level 4 of Matt's computer game. Targon has
disappeared and Varl has been thrown into Central Jail. When Matt attempts
to rescue Varl, he learns that Horando is not the only enemy he must beat.
Gnashers live deep in the gold mines and are killing humans that dare to
enter. Can Matt defeat Horando and save Varl before he becomes the next
victim of the Gnashers?
The icy Colony of Javeer, brutally ruled by Horando and his Gulden Guard,
is a horrific setting for Level 4 of Matt's computer game. Targon has
disappeared and Varl has been thrown into Central Jail. When Matt attempts
to rescue Varl, he learns that Horando is not the only enemy he must beat.
Gnashers live deep in the gold mines and are killing humans that dare to
enter. Can Matt defeat Horando and save Varl before he becomes the next
victim of the Gnashers?
Ah, me mateys, pirates indeed! When Cap’n Persivius Scarr discovers Matt onboard his
ship and throws him in the brig, Scarr gets more than he has bargained for! Matt soon
discovers that Dreamseeker is not a typical pirate ship and that Cap’n Scarr is hoarding
a lot more than pirate booty. After Varl and Targon discover treasure in the pyramid of
Balamachu, Varl mysteriously vanishes and Targon enlists the help of Gabriela Kimile
to find him—but what does Gabriela’s father know about the treasure that he’s not
telling? In Level 5 of his computer game, Matt must untangle a web of pirates,
mutineers, islanders and federal agents in order to destroy the Keeper. In the riveting
final book of the Keeper series, the secrets of Matt’s computer game will be revealed!
ship and throws him in the brig, Scarr gets more than he has bargained for! Matt soon
discovers that Dreamseeker is not a typical pirate ship and that Cap’n Scarr is hoarding
a lot more than pirate booty. After Varl and Targon discover treasure in the pyramid of
Balamachu, Varl mysteriously vanishes and Targon enlists the help of Gabriela Kimile
to find him—but what does Gabriela’s father know about the treasure that he’s not
telling? In Level 5 of his computer game, Matt must untangle a web of pirates,
mutineers, islanders and federal agents in order to destroy the Keeper. In the riveting
final book of the Keeper series, the secrets of Matt’s computer game will be revealed!
n 2120 AD, the barren surface of the moon is the only home that three generations of earth's
survivors have ever known. Towns, called Daroks, protect inhabitants from the extreme lunar
temperatures. But life is harsh. Hank Havard, a young scientist, is secretly perfecting SH33,
a drug that eliminates the body's need for water. When his First Quadrant laboratory is
attacked, Hank saves his research onto a memory card and runs from the enemy. Aided by
Will, his teenaged nephew, and Maddie, Will's computer-wizard classmate, Hank must
conceal SH33 from the dreaded Fourth Quadrant. But suddenly Will's life is in danger. Who
can Hank trust-and is the enemy really closer to home?
survivors have ever known. Towns, called Daroks, protect inhabitants from the extreme lunar
temperatures. But life is harsh. Hank Havard, a young scientist, is secretly perfecting SH33,
a drug that eliminates the body's need for water. When his First Quadrant laboratory is
attacked, Hank saves his research onto a memory card and runs from the enemy. Aided by
Will, his teenaged nephew, and Maddie, Will's computer-wizard classmate, Hank must
conceal SH33 from the dreaded Fourth Quadrant. But suddenly Will's life is in danger. Who
can Hank trust-and is the enemy really closer to home?
Dr. Gunter Schumann has mysteriously vanished from the lunar colony, Darok 9. Was he
kidnapped? And what is the significance of the sinister discovery by scientist Hank Havard
and Will, his fourteen-year-old nephew? Determined to solve the mystery, Will and his friend
Maddie travel to neighboring Darok 10 in search of the truth. But when Will is captured by a
ruthless killer bent on destroying the Daroks, Maddie and Hank are forced to steal military
secrets. Can they prevent a lunar war and the destruction of humankind?
kidnapped? And what is the significance of the sinister discovery by scientist Hank Havard
and Will, his fourteen-year-old nephew? Determined to solve the mystery, Will and his friend
Maddie travel to neighboring Darok 10 in search of the truth. But when Will is captured by a
ruthless killer bent on destroying the Daroks, Maddie and Hank are forced to steal military
secrets. Can they prevent a lunar war and the destruction of humankind?
The Vorgs have landed! They’re grotesque, they spit venom and Matt is about to be their
next victim. What are these lizard-like creatures doing in Gova? Why are humans
wandering around like zombies? In the third book of the Keeper series, Matt finds
himself in a terrifying world. With the help of his friend Targon, and a daring girl named
Angel, Matt must locate the secret hideout of the Govan Resistance. And what has
become of the wise old scientist, Varl? There is no end to the action and excitement as
Matt attempts to track down the Keeper, and win the next level of his computer game.
next victim. What are these lizard-like creatures doing in Gova? Why are humans
wandering around like zombies? In the third book of the Keeper series, Matt finds
himself in a terrifying world. With the help of his friend Targon, and a daring girl named
Angel, Matt must locate the secret hideout of the Govan Resistance. And what has
become of the wise old scientist, Varl? There is no end to the action and excitement as
Matt attempts to track down the Keeper, and win the next level of his computer game.
| KEEPER OF THE KINGDOM Volume I, January 2001, $9.95 ISBN 1-929976-03-8 Trade Paperback |
| KEEPER OF THE REALM Volume II, January 2003, $9.95 ISBN 1-929976-21-6 Trade Paperback |
| KEEPER OF THE EMPIRE Volume III, January 2004, $9.95 ISBN 1-929976-25-9 Trade Paperback |
| KEEPER OF THE COLONY Volume IV, January 2005, $9.95, ISBN 1929976-36-6Trade Paperback |
| KEEPER OF THE ISLAND Trade Paperback $10.95 ISBN 1-929976-39-9 |
| DAROK 9 January 2005, $9.95 ISBN 1-929976-31-3 Trade Paperback |
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