Jason Sullivan has written three books. The Dark Yergall and The Suburban Vaistes comprise (so far) The Adventures of Nosir Rag. He also has a collection of short stories entitled Video Games to Live By.

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• Way Over the Line on Nov. 05, 2011
  
  Have you had enough of alien abductions that involve unpleasant experiments? Do you like baseball? If so, perhaps Way Over the Line is for you. This book is a ton of fun. Two best friends, Ryder and Jessie, are abducted by some very cool aliens who want them to join their baseball team. Jessie loves baseball. There is just one problem–he is afraid of the ball! There is never a dull moment in this middle readers book as Jessie and Ryder prepare for the Over the Line tournament and explore their new “alien” surroundings. Ryder and the very cool aliens know that Jessie has the ability to be a great player and that they need him to win. First, however, they must help him get over his fear of the ball. Jessie also gets some encouragment from a cute alien girl named Aurrie. Unfortunately, some nasty repitilian space pirates also know about Jessie’s potential and they are less than supportive. You won’t want to miss a pitch in this fast-paced story as the last game approaches and the suspense builds. Eric J. Krause brings the excitement of baseball to life. You will feel as if you are in the batter’s box swinging at a fastball or out in the field with a line drive bearing down on you. He also captures with humor and insight the fun, and the insecurities, of being a kid. Way Over the Line will leave a smile on your face. It is nice to know that some aliens just want to play baseball!
  
• Blackstone: Drawing the Circle on Nov. 05, 2011
  
  Blackstone: Drawing the Circle is an intense work of fantasy. The story and characters are set within a world of sorcerers and warriors but the book has the driving pace of a horror story or even an action-adventure novel. The unfolding is unconventional and bold, an approach that works well because it adds to the nature of the story. There is so much fascinating about Blackstone: Drawing the Circle. Yes, it is scary, some might find it very scary, and not in a “boo gotcha” kind of way. The characters and some of the events in this book are unnerving, perhaps even horrific. There were times when I was thinking the horror might be too much, but the author keeps the book from going too far. The good characters are not good in a silly and predictable way. They have unusual powers, which they sometimes must fight to control, and they also have some personal baggage. The characters are the strength of this story. I like them all, although as is often the case with complex characters, this develops along with the story. Blackstone is a great character. He is a sorcerer. He is strong and deep, dark in a good manner. He has been wounded and his troubled persona and brooding strength suggest this early sorrow. It gives him his empathy, his humanity, and the author does an excellent job at bringing this out. Indeed, metaphor is used skillfully throughout the novel much to the pleasure of an attentive reader. Then there is Heroe who I think is my favorite. He is a young warrior in training without any special powers, but he is learning strength of character and presence. Many of us non-sorcerers might see the events of the book best through his eyes. Later in the book we meet Loralune. What an amazing character she is! Not one that is easily forgotten, the ultimate battle rages within her between her animal nature and her higher nature. As you might imagine, these three are quite a force to contend with and we get to see them in action fighting various nefarious forces. But perhaps even more interesting than their fighting scenes are their interactions with each other when not in battle. These characters are not superficial, they have some serious issues, but they find a place and solace in each other’s company. Let’s not forget to mention the evil characters in this book and, boy, there are some great ones! Scary, nasty, don’t want to mess with them–but Blackstone always does. He never runs from a fight. He tries to keep his cool during these unpleasant encounters and, he usually can, even if he must build up his courage to do so. What is very engaging about this story, I think, is that everything Blackstone tries does not always work, i.e. he sometimes seems in over his head. This makes for very believable, nail-biting action. As with any good book, this one was more of an experience than a mere read. I am looking forward to the next in the series and I hope many of the characters from the first book will be in the second. I definitely recommend Blackstone: Drawing the Circle. Before you dare enter its pages be sure to have your obsidian sword at the ready!
  
• Gold Train on Feb. 18, 2012
  
  If you enjoyed the charming young detective, Jade Snow, in Stepford, USA, you will absolutely love her next adventure in Gold Train. Jade travels to Russia to do a piece for Time magazine and the second she steps off the plane the excitement, and magic, begins. This thriller has it all! It has the two romantic locations of Moscow and St. Petersburg for its backdrop. It has real princes and princesses, who may or may not be undercover agents and spies. It has the whisperings of revolution, deepening international intrigue, plus beautiful trains and huge piles of gold! Jade, however, is the real treat. She does not have super powers, nor even any formal training in the spy business, but she is daring, and clever, and her heart is always in the right place. She must rely on her intution to make choices her life, and world peace, depend on. Read Gold Train and be transfixed as Jade stays one step ahead of her adversaries through quick thinking and bold actions. This book is so believable it reads like a true story. Lada Ray takes you inside the grand houses of Russia to witness an unfolding mystery you will not soon forget.