Most Popular Books by Sean Stewart

September 11, 2001 is a day that no one will forget. In all, more than 3,000 people died. Once the rubble settled, it became clear who was responsible for this deadly terrorist attack--members of the al-Qaeda network, trained and led by a quiet bearded man named Osama bin Laden. Who is Osama bin Laden and why would he want to cause so much death and destruction? The exciting biographies in the Front-Page Lives series take an in-depth look at some of the world''s most fascinating people.

A dark, funny, fast-moving novel of Texas, family, and perfect pop songs.

A novel about voodoo, motherhood, and Houston.

After breaking a curse that has troubled the kingdom for years, Shielder''s Mark is rewarded with the hand of a princess only to find married life to be as difficult as any magical foe he''s ever faced.

A gripping Clone Wars–era adventure featuring a showdown between Grand Master Yoda and his former apprentice, the sinister Count Dooku. The savage Clone Wars have forced the Republic to the edge of collapse. During the height of the battle, one Jedi Knight escapes the carnage to deliver a message to Yoda on Coruscant. It appears that Dooku wants peace and demands a rendezvous. Chances are slim that the treacherous Count is sincere but, with a million lives at stake, Yoda has no choice. The meeting will take place on Vjun, a planet steeped in evil. The challenge could not be more difficult. Can Yoda win back his once promising pupil from the dark side or will Count Dooku unleash his sinister forces against his former mentor? Either way, Yoda is sure of one thing: this battle will be one of the fiercest he’ll ever face.

A gripping Clone Wars-era adventure featuring a showdown between Grand Master Yoda and his former apprentice, the sinister Count Dooku. The savage Clone Wars have forced the Republic to the edge of collapse. During the height of the battle, one Jedi Knight escapes the carnage to deliver a message to Yoda on Coruscant. It appears that Dooku wants peace and demands a rendezvous. Chances are slim that the treacherous Count is sincere but, with a million lives at stake, Yoda has no choice. The meeting will take place on Vjun, a planet steeped in evil. The challenge could not be more difficult. Can Yoda win back his once promising pupil from the dark side or will Count Dooku unleash his sinister forces against his former mentor? Either way, Yoda is sure of one thing: this battle will be one of the fiercest he''ll ever face.

After magic and monsters re-enter the world, the island of Galveston splits into two sides: the "normal" half, and Carnival, an endless Mardi Gras where miracles abound. "Terrific fun." — Publishers Weekly.

Its very name conjures images of a vast and trackless landscape, where snow-covered onion domes peep over heavy stone fortress walls. Its history is an epic populated by dreamers, madmen and geniuses who left an indelible imprint on the national character. Above all, it is a place where the 21st century collides with the 12th, where the radiant future was born and the past is not really the past. “It’s Russia, My Son” pulls back the veil which has long shrouded this land in mystery, exploring the mindset of a people who have shaped, and continue to shape, the world we live in. A romp through the history and culture of the world’s largest nation, It’s Russia, My Son is a quest to find out what really makes Russians tick. Attitudes towards power, love, friendship, religion and warfare have all played a role in forming the legendary Russian soul. By exploring these themes among many others, the reader will come away with a “roadmap” of the Russian soul, in all its glory and heartbreak, tragedy and triumph. The book will appeal to general readers, as well as travelers, explorers and historians looking for a fresh vantage point from which to view one of the world’s most intriguing nations.

"This spellbinding fantasy weaves the tantalizing tale of a young woman''s struggle against her supernatural twin. But when the mystical island of Clouds End comes under attack by the invading forces of a mad emperor, the pair must forge an uneasy alliance to defend their home. "Stewart''s beautifully lucid, poetic prose makes for a narrative of commanding power and enchantment that echoes the best of Le Guin and Tolkein." -- Booklist"--

Resurrection Man is the story of an angel raised among mortals, reluctant to use his powers but ultimately compelled to fulfill his fate. It is an ambitious story that confirms Sean Stewart''s growing reputation as "a new voice as distinctive as any in SF" (Robert Charles Wilson).

An empathic bounty hunter investigates the murder of a TV evangelist in this fast-paced cyberpunk novel, set in a fundamentalist America of the near future. "Dark and nastily believable." — William Gibson.

People don’t want to just walk through life but seek to walk into it. Life is far from perfect. Often, it’s full of hard choices. Waking up from a coma to discover his eighteen-year-old body contained seven stage-four cancerous tumors, Christopher Stewart’s battle for his life began. For Chris, the easy choice was to fight for his life. The hard one was choosing to be himself in the process. Through this journey, Chris saw firsthand that life is filled with challenge, fear, pain, and chaos but that there is also love and beauty to be found and good memories to be made. Breakthrough offers insight into how beautifully haunting our lives can be, as Chris tells how to: - let go of the expectations to be a pretender - every day choose to be yourself—the person you were destined to be - accept yourself for who you are - chase your dreams, because anything is obtainable! Chris was able to make a breakthrough. And through this book he believes that you can breakthrough too. By facing fear, chaos, and pain, you too can find a more meaningful life.

Cathy cannot manage to find more than a few days to relax in her hectic (and mortal) life—she barely has time to put the mystery surrounding her father to rest before she finds herself targeted by a group of Ancestor Lu''s professional killers! Recognizing she is a serious threat to everyone in her life, Cathy makes plans to leave town. But her friends, Emma, Pete, Victor, and, surprisingly, Jun, unite to convince Cathy that they must finish Lu once and for all to have any chance at peace—mortal or immortal. In order to defeat Lu, the friends must come together in a way they never have before. Meanwhile—unbeknownst to Cathy—Victor has made the ultimate sacrifice hoping it will bring him closer to a normal relationship with Cathy. But when Victor is seriously wounded and Cathy finds herself attracted to another mortal with similar feelings for her, Cathy''s world turns upside down and she is forced to make a decision about her future with Victor, while his life hangs by a thread. What will Cathy decide, and how will their epic battle with Lu play out? Find out in the newest adventure-packed installment of the Cathy story!

Things weren''t so peachy in Cathy''s life before Victor broke up with her. Her father died unexpectedly, she''s failing school, and her best friend is mad at her. But when Cathy decides to investigate Victor''s reasons for ending their relationship, things suddenly go from bad to very, very, very bad as her findings produce more questions than answers. For instance, what does the death of Victor''s co-worker, the strange mark that appeared on Cathy''s arm, and the surreal behavior of several Chinese elders have to do with it?Through Cathy''s unique and irresistible voice-and lots of proof in the form of letters, photographs, date book entries, telephone numbers readers can call, websites they can access, as well as secrets only a careful reader will be able to decipher-readers will enter a strange and fascinating world where things often aren''t how they appear. Two-color illustrations plus supplemental material. Ages: 12 and up

Crucial eras and events in American history are brought to life through primary resources in this high interest series written especially for struggling readers. The personal struggles of the people making history guide the reader through each book. Background knowledge of the subject matter is incorporated into the text and vocabulary is defined at the point of use.