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M.G. was raised in the west, where train tracks still meander through the hills. His father knew the names of the mountains by sight and was always at home whenever he wasn't. His mother was a teacher, a keeper of history and teller of stories. M.G. is a traveler and dreamer, a husband and father. This story is for family, for friends and now it is for you. If you read this book to someone you love, you will know more about M.G. than can be expressed on this page.
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The Cursed Towns of Jericho

Overview


Jacob Blackwood attempts to raise his two gifted children in the enchanted and often necromantic wild west. Aboard their extraordinary train, they search for the children's mother while being hunted by a dark figure. Now they will need to work together if they want to unravel the secrets that shattered their family and save Jericho.

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Put on your hat, strap on your gun, and prepare to enter the mysterious cursed towns of Jericho, a fantastical untamed world where ancient magic and dark intentions collide in the necromantic wild west. Jacob Blackwood, a single father raising two extraordinary children, travels aboard an unusual train, searching for his lost love and hoping to unravel the secrets that shattered his family. Sinister creatures, deceitful outlaws and a dark figure haunts their path. The Blackwoods must band together, drawing on their unique talents and abilities, if they hope to confront the challenges ahead and save Jericho.
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Overview


Jacob Blackwood attempts to raise his two gifted children in the enchanted and often necromantic wild west. Aboard their extraordinary train, they search for the children's mother while being hunted by a dark figure. Now they will need to work together if they want to unravel the secrets that shattered their family and save Jericho.

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Description


Put on your hat, strap on your gun, and prepare to enter the mysterious cursed towns of Jericho, a fantastical untamed world where ancient magic and dark intentions collide in the necromantic wild west. Jacob Blackwood, a single father raising two extraordinary children, travels aboard an unusual train, searching for his lost love and hoping to unravel the secrets that shattered his family. Sinister creatures, deceitful outlaws and a dark figure haunts their path. The Blackwoods must band together, drawing on their unique talents and abilities, if they hope to confront the challenges ahead and save Jericho.

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Book details

Genre:FICTION

Subgenre:Fantasy / General

Language:English

Pages:372

Paperback ISBN:9798350910216


Overview


Jacob Blackwood attempts to raise his two gifted children in the enchanted and often necromantic wild west. Aboard their extraordinary train, they search for the children's mother while being hunted by a dark figure. Now they will need to work together if they want to unravel the secrets that shattered their family and save Jericho.

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Description


Put on your hat, strap on your gun, and prepare to enter the mysterious cursed towns of Jericho, a fantastical untamed world where ancient magic and dark intentions collide in the necromantic wild west. Jacob Blackwood, a single father raising two extraordinary children, travels aboard an unusual train, searching for his lost love and hoping to unravel the secrets that shattered his family. Sinister creatures, deceitful outlaws and a dark figure haunts their path. The Blackwoods must band together, drawing on their unique talents and abilities, if they hope to confront the challenges ahead and save Jericho.

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About the author


M.G. was raised in the west, where train tracks still meander through the hills. His father knew the names of the mountains by sight and was always at home whenever he wasn't. His mother was a teacher, a keeper of history and teller of stories. M.G. is a traveler and dreamer, a husband and father. This story is for family, for friends and now it is for you. If you read this book to someone you love, you will know more about M.G. than can be expressed on this page.

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Joy
A Heartfelt, adventurous, and magical tale for the whole family This compelling, family-friendly tale has something for everyone - adventure, magic, humor, suspense... but at the heart of this story is the deep unconditional love a father has for his two precious children, and the ache in his heart for Odette, the incredible wife and mother who mysteriously vanishes after saving him. Now on a quest to find her, Jacob Blackwood and his daughter Bobbin and son Landon will stop at nothing to pursue their goal. Set in the wild west, the author paints a vivid landscape that is both familiar and foreign, as the Blackwood's travel on a magical train encountering numerous creatures of the dark whose singular goal is to destroy them. Armed with extraordinary powers, mechanical smarts, weapons and pure grit, the Blackwood's protect each other as they fight their way through malicious attacks while traveling from town to town in search of answers. Along their Journey they encounter a cast of colorful characters, many of whom they save from the grips of evil while discovering intriguing clues i their search for Odette. The Blackwood's are surrounded by allies and enemies, magical creatures and monsters, and you'll long for this wounded family to find what they're looking for an become whole. This is a magical story of good versus evil that will appeal to fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Supernatural and the like. The book's rich descriptions, thrilling fight scenes, and Tender Moments will leave you wanting more. "the Cursed Towns of Jericho" is perfect material for a TV series, one that the whole family could enjoy together. Bobbin in particular is a strong female protagonist who would light up any screen. Added Bonuses in this book are the beautiful illustrations and the field guide at the end. Not to miss! Read more
Tom
Great work M.G. I'm not one to read this type of literature. I am more of a murder mystery or Indian folk lore. I started this four nights ago and had a hard time stopping to sleep. It kept me engaged and engrossed through out the book. I want more and more. Read more
Amy
The Cursed Towns of Jericho Dust off your cowboy hat and shine up your boots. The Blackwoods are going to take you on one hell of a ride. Suitable for all ages, this soon to be cult classic will capture your imagination while taking you to extraordinary places and introduce you to fantastical characters. I was amazed with the artfully crafted illustrations along with clever quotes before each chapter. The author definitely paid attention to detail. I can't wait for the sequel! Read more
Emerie
The Cursed Towns of Jericho “ Some folks go their whole life not knowing what a home is. They can point to a house, or describe a family, but there is a world of difference between those things and a home. For the Blackwoods, home was the teacup that always fell from its hook when the train would rattle on the track just so. Home was the threadbare velvet cushions were Bobbin loved to sit and stare out the window. Home was the low doorway that Pa managed to hit his head on every time. Home was Landon’s half-finished contraptions on the sturdy wooden table. But, more than all those things, home was the safety of the open road and the comfort the Blackwoods took by facing it together. The night shard was home.” Reading this book for the first time felt like home to me. Read more