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<span style="color:#111111;"></span><p><font color="#000000">"In addition to the often used tale of the boy finding his way in the world (always great for young adults!), Wren also writes in his own brand of pirate mystery as he draws from his real-life experience with the paranormal. There are misty visitors, ghost pirates, orbs of light, astral projection, secret societies, spiritualistic entities, mentions of the human soul, and I spent the majority of the book wondering what paranormal thematics he was going to draw from next, which made it a truly enjoyable read. Pick it up in January. Give it a go. Besides, it's about pirates! You can't go wrong." <strong>--Paranormal News</strong> </font></p> <p><font color="#000000">"When against a wall, any job is taken, even aboard a ship which is believed to be doomed. "Jeremiah Bloom and the Amulet of Osiron" tells of the titular character and his time as a cabin boy aboard the ship known as the Nante. The Nante is on a crash course toward a vicious battle with an evil force. His only ally and hope for survival, a secret society, Jeremiah must overcome the odds to save the ship and honor a dead man's wishes. "Jeremiah Bloom and the Amulet of Osiron" is a riveting tale of adventure on the high seas, enthusiastically recommended." <strong>--Midwest Book Review</strong></font></p> <p><font color="#000000">"Not just for kids! Once I started, I couldn't put it down! Very well-written and in a language appropriate for the recommended age group but enjoyable for adults, also. A story of pirates and the paranormal makes for a very exciting read! Buy this book - you will not be disappointed!" <strong>--Cedar Bend Cottage</strong></font></p><p></p><span class="reviewtext"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';"><font color="#000000">It strikes me tonight that I read a book because I HAD to. Not wanted to, mind you. It looked like a great little pirate story - totally wonderful for teens. I, on the other hand, prefer nonfiction - and intense adult titles. But - I read this book because the author is planning to visit our store and I want to be able to talk about his work to my customers, hand sell the book, etc.. I must admit I really, really enjoyed it! AND THAT'S THE COOL PART. When I read these arcs - I almost always find a gem of an author!! Someone new, someone fresh. Like the air on a winter's morning, they wake you up and get your attention. This month it's Stephen Wren ~ </font></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';"><br /><span class="reviewtext"><font color="#000000">Author of said "great little pirate story"... (scheduled to visit our bookstore in May 15th). Titled 'Jeremiah Bloom and the Amulet of Osiron' ~ this book surprised me... it's an awesome story of an intelligent 15 yr old who ends up on his own in a new city, quickly becomes like a son to the Innkeeper, then heads to sea and works as a cabin boy and ends up fighting pirates. I read it aloud to my 5 and 6 year old - editing occassionally when I needed to. (They're be a bit young for some of the more descriptive fight scenes) This is a great read for older teens - 10 & up - or a middle grades bookclub. I know this book will stay on my shelf ~ as I'm sure my boys will want to read it again when they get a bit older. Not to mention I suspect there are more adventures to be had by young Jeremiah ~ at least I hope so! <span> </span>--<strong>Fireside Books and Gifts, NC</strong></font></span></span> <p><span style="color:#111111;"><font color="#ffffff" size="2">"When against a wall, any job is taken, even aboard a ship which is believed to be doomed. "Jeremiah Bloom and the Amulet of Osiron" tells of the titular character and his time as a cabin boy aboard the ship known as the Nante. The Nante is on a crash course toward a vicious battle with an evil force. His only ally and hope for survival, a secret society, Jeremiah must overcome the odds to save the ship and honor a dead man's wishes. "Jeremiah Bloom and the Amulet of Osiron" is a riveting tale of adventure on the high seas, enthusiastically recommended." </font><font color="#000000" size="2"></font><strong><font color="#0000ff" size="3">--Midwest Book Review</font></strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:#111111;"><font color="#ffffff" size="2">"Not just for kids! Once I started, I couldn't put it down! Very well-written and in a language appropriate for the recommended age group but enjoyable for adults, also. A story of pirates and the paranormal makes for a very exciting read! Buy this book - you will not be disappointed!" </font><font color="#000000" size="2"></font><strong><font color="#0000ff" size="3">--Cedar Bend Cottage</font></strong></span></p>