K. Osborn Sullivan

Biography

K. Osborn Sullivan's first novel is the hilarious and exciting young adult fantasy, Stones of Abraxas. Since the book's original release, Kim has won praise from readers and reviewers alike for creating likeable characters, nonstop action, and overall great fantasy. She also writes nonfiction for teens, and both fiction and nonfiction for adults.

Kim grew up on the Southwest side of Chicago, and now lives near Atlanta, Georgia with her family and an assortment of rescued cats. She holds a Ph.D. in political science and has spent many years as a college instructor.

For more information about K. Osborn Sullivan and her work, including excerpts and some admittedly lousy advice for students and aspiring writers, please visit www.KOsbornSullivan.com.

Where to find K. Osborn Sullivan online

Where to buy in print

Series

Flashfire Novels
If a bigfoot dies in the forest, but no one is there to see, does it still leave a body? Sixteen-year-old Piper O’Connell knows the answer is yes. She is part of an elite band of girls and women who possess the skills to destroy the bodies of dead bigfoot so the species won't be discovered by human hunters. Piper's role as a "scrub" is dangerous and must be kept secret from her family, friends, and school. That's not easy when bigfoot die at the most inconvenient times and in the most challenging locations. Piper's job is not without perks, though, and the best of them is her minder, Sam. Tall, dark, and handsome, he's tasked with keeping Piper safe when she goes in search of dead bigfoot. Sam is well suited to the job because he was raised in the forest by his bigfoot mother and has the knowledge to teach Piper how to navigate complex bigfoot society. Piper is learning to juggle the responsibilities of a normal high school student, while protecting an undiscovered species, and still making it home in time for family dinner. It's a dirty job--literally, the woods are made of dirt--but someone's got to do it.
Bigfoot CSI
Price: $3.99 USD.
World of Abraxas
David Stanhope is an average twelve-year-old. His two best friends are geeks, he drives his older sister crazy, and his parents are dragging him to a broken-down cabin in the woods for summer vacation. But there’s a secret lurking in the attic of David’s house. A secret that could thrust two worlds into a black pit of evil and despair, should it fall into the wrong hands. Maybe David’s not so average after all... Join David Stanhope and his sister Amanda as they discover the magical world of Abraxas and try to escape the clutches of a centuries-old Black Magician bent on destroying them. With danger and deceit around every corner, plus huge talking frogs, hungry vampires, a harpy who cheats at cards, and Lucy the Moat Monster, the World of Abraxas will keep you turning pages long after the lights were supposed to be out.
Stones of Abraxas
Price: $3.99 USD.
Heroes of Abraxas
Price: $3.99 USD.

Books

This Bites: A Field Guide to Monster Defense
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 17,890. Language: English. Published: February 18, 2021 . Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Humor / General, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Activity Books
Everyone has heard stories about vampires, zombies, werewolves, and witches. Experts say there’s nothing to worry about since monsters don’t exist, but what if they’re wrong? Or what if they want you to let your guard down so the monsters eat you first? Learn to identify, repel, and escape from monsters, as well as options if you become a monster.
Bigfoot and Steve: A Flashfire Novel
Series: Flashfire Novels, Book 2. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 98,610. Language: English. Published: February 13, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Paranormal, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Supernatural
If a bigfoot dies in the forest, but no one is there to see, does it still leave a body? Sixteen-year-old Piper O’Connell knows the answer is yes. It’s her responsibility to “scrub” the bodies of deceased bigfoot so the species won't be discovered by human hunters. Her job must be kept secret from everyone, which is not easy when bigfoot die at inconvenient times and in challenging locations.
Bigfoot CSI
Series: Flashfire Novels, Book 1. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 97,600. Language: English. Published: January 6, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Paranormal, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Supernatural
If a bigfoot dies in the forest, but no one is there to see, does it still leave a body? Sixteen-year-old Piper O'Connell knows the answer is yes, and it's her responsibility to dispose of those bodies before they are discovered by human hunters. While other girls her age are focused on school and friends, Piper is racing the clock in a perilous effort to keep a legendary species from destruction.
Graveyard Kids
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 41,940. Language: English. Published: July 12, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Mystery & Detective, Fiction » Children’s books » Monsters
Why would a 150-year-old gravestone not have a date of death carved on it? That's the mystery Vivien and her little brother Boris set out to solve during the summer they lived at Catesville Cemetery. Can a 150-year-old woman still be alive? Did someone simply forget to add the year of death? Or, as Boris believes, did the woman become a vampire who's still prowling the graveyard?
Warning Signs
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 5,880. Language: English. Published: October 5, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » Ghost, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Spiritual & metaphysical
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Angie Sterling's new Victorian fixer-upper was cheap, so she jumped in with both feet. When the disturbances start, it becomes clear that Angie got more than she bargained for. Could the neighbors be right about a ghost driving out the previous owners? Or is another danger lurking in the turn-of-the-century home?
Full to Bursting
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 47,320. Language: American English. Published: August 1, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Family, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Humor
My name is John Regan, I'm in seventh grade, and my family is making me move to Chicago with them. So, of course, I'm also doomed.
Heroes of Abraxas
Series: World of Abraxas, Book 2. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 90,280. Language: English. Published: April 16, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
World of Abraxas Series: Book Two When David Stanhope and his sister Amanda unearthed a mysterious ruby in their family's attic last summer, it launched them on the adventure of a lifetime. A year later, they're back home, trying to lead normal lives. Until one day a knock at the door forces them back into dangerous power struggles in the magical world of Abraxas.
Stones of Abraxas
Series: World of Abraxas, Book 1. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 99,210. Language: English. Published: April 16, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy, Fiction » Fantasy » General
David Stanhope thinks he's an average twelve-year-old, but then he discovers a secret lurking in his attic that transports him to the magical world of Abraxas. And when he learns that an evil sorcerer is hunting him, it becomes clear that David's not so average after all. Book 1 in the World of Abraxas Series