Hammertown Chronicles
Fantasy series for middle grade readers.
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The Graveyard and the Tree of Sorrows
Book 1
Can a thirteen-year-old human boy, Roscoe Merkins, along with his adolescent friends—a vampire, leprechaun, elf, enchantress, and zombie, solve the mystery of who is eliminating adult leprechauns in the post-apocalyptic town of Hammertown?
Will Roscoe enlist the aid of his school enemies—a troll and a fairy?—and survive the Graveyard? Is it possible to unite the Tree of Sorrows with the Tree of Life?
What about Morpheus? Does the wizard exist? And will the Gods of Old emerge from the Great Divide?
Fast-paced, fun-loving, action-packed, and full of an assembly of intriguing characters, The Graveyard and the Tree of Sorrows, the first book in the Hammertown Chronicles, mixes the best traits of old-fashioned fantasy with post-modern apocalyptic drama.
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Praise for The Graveyard and the Tree of Sorrows
”A group of supernatural and human friends work to stop a troubling plan in the exciting fantasy novel The Graveyard and the Tree of Sorrows…a gripping, character-driven fantasy novel in which courage springs from humble sources.”
Clarion Reviews
“Schmidt jam-packs this book, the first in a series, with a variety of familiar fantastical beings. Among Roscoe’s close pals are elf Mugs, enchantress Avalon, vampire Vlad, zombie Ellery, and leprechaun Henry. The story grounds these winsome, relatable characters, who sport vibrant personalities…This all comes courtesy of a breezy narrative boasting a good deal of humor, especially in Roscoe and his friends’ banter…the atmosphere is indelible, from the spooky creatures in said graveyard to the perpetual snow that blankets the land and crunches underfoot throughout the novel. An irresistible cast leads this clever, diverting fantasy.”
Kirkus Reviews
"This is one fast moving train. Boy, does it pick up speed early on--action scenes, lots of memorable characters, main character on a quest to save the world, interspersed with funny kid stuff...This series is terrific!"
Mary Logue, author of the Claire Watkins Mysteries and The Streel and Big Sugar
The Army of Notre Dame and the Tree of Love
Book 2
The Dark Lady, disguised as a beautiful young girl, tricks the human boy, Roscoe Merkins, and captures his friends. At the same time, the invasion of Hammertown by legions of shadir-kai and boneclaws begins. Determined to save his loyal friends, Roscoe travels across the ocean in a barely functioning Concorde jet. With the help of the last remaining gargoyles of England, Roscoe avoids marauding ghouls and finally makes it to Parks where the legendary Tree of Love is rumored to exist. Roscoe frees a captured Princess but suddenly finds himself in a pitched battle between the reavers, an army of sub-humans, and ogres.
Will the Army of Notre Dame arrive to save Roscoe? And will he successfully reunite the Tree of Sorrows, Tree of Life, and Tree of Love?
Fast-paced, fun-loving, action-packed, and full of an assembly of intriguing characters, The Army of Notre Dame and the Tree of Love, the second book in the Hammertown Chronicles, mixes the best traits of old-fashioned fantasy with post-modern apocalyptic drama.
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The Dark Lady and the Tree of Death
Book 3
The human boy Roscoe Merkins, and his trio of airships pulled by legendary dragons, are attacked by evil harpies in the journey back to Hammertown from France. After suffering the loss of one of their airships, and team of dragons, the Army of Notre Dame lands on the outskirts of Hammertown and quickly mobilizes for battle and war.
Will the Army of Notre Dame be enough to break the forces of the Dark Lady? Will Roscoe be able to save all his friends—or just some? And most importantly, will he survive the crazy boat trip on the trip to Florida to challenge the Dark Lady on her own turf and reunite all of the Great Trees? Or will the Gods of Old arrive to crush Roscoe beneath one of their mammoth feet?
Fast-paced, fun-loving, action-packed, and full of an assembly of intriguing characters, The Dark Lady and the Tre of Death, the long-awaited conclusion to the Hammertown Chronicles, mixes the best traits of old-fashioned fantasy with post-modern apocalyptic drama.