About
Shaun Ivory's writing career was kicked off by a one guinea postal order fee from Al Read, the Manchester radio and TV comedian. Moderate success followed with short stories, articles, speeches, gags, odes, poems, and in 1976 he collaborated on a TV episode of The Sweeney (sadly never filmed). In the 1980s he wrote his first novel Chainshot, a techno-thriller which featured a Soviet nuclear submarine commander who had chosen to defect and bring his prototype vessel with him. At last, it seemed Shaun was on the cusp of blockbuster stardom...until his career was torpedoed by a certain Tom Clancy and The Hunt for Red October.
Shaun's first published novel is The Judas Cup a compelling supernatural thriller set in the North York Moors, where the author lives.
Description
<p>"I am strong, and my flash is bright, And I will defend you and make things all right." These are the magic words to call upon Manner-Man - a superhero who can help control bullies and teach children ways to be considerate of others. Manner-Man arrives, shouting "To the Rescue", helping children learn about sharing and warning about not 'hitting with words.' He teaches that if someone starts pushing, just shout out "not nice!" Meet the children who form the Manner-Man team and find out how to join! Manner-Man incorporates messages and characters found within some of Cannon's earlier books - helping children learn how to cope with bullies and look within themselves for their inner superhero! This is the fifth rhyming children's book by this award-winning author whose other bestselling books include Gimme-Jimmy, The Magic Word, Peter and the Whimper-Whineys and Santa's Birthday Gift. Former teacher Sherrill S. Cannon has won a dozen awards for her four previous rhyming books and is also the author of six published and internationally performed plays for elementary school children. She has been called "a modern day Dr.Seuss" - GMTA Review. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/SherrillSCannon</p>
Story Behind The Book
WOULD YOU RISK ETERNAL DAMNATION?
Almost 2000 years ago, Judas Iscariot betrayed Christ for thirty
pieces of silver. Over the centuries that silver has been melted down
and wrought into satanic instruments, most recently a chalice, the
Judas Cup.
This unholy grail, which has been sought by many, fought over -
even held in the Vatican vaults for a time - is once again up for grabs,
and there’s a desperate race to find it.
Jake Ransome, fledgling reporter, is investigating several mysterious
deaths, all linked to an occult ritual gone terribly wrong, and a
church that will soon disappear forever in a flooded valley. How
is the beautiful but enigmatic heiress involved? Why is her multimillionaire
mentor so intent on getting her back? As dramatic events
unfold only Jake stands as her shield before such a powerful and
ruthless man.
For Sir Nicholas Brookes it’s a quest that can have only one ending.
Already in a pact with the Vatican, he must now dance with the
Devil...for the highest stakes of all.
