Upcoming New Release!

Book #5 of the award-winning Jaspa’s Journey series begins a two-part adventure set in Venice, Italy's ancient City of the Sea

When Jaspa and his friends learn their pal Ernest (from Jaspa's Journey 2: The Pride of London) is missing, a clue leads them to the canals of Venice in Italy. There they meet Albertee, a local Foxses who reveals Ernest isn’t the only one to have disappeared in recent months.

For a year, Ses have been going missing all across Venice. The most recent Vanished, as Albertee calls them, are his own family. So, what starts for Jaspa as the search for one lost friend, becomes a mission to rescue Ernest and all the Vanished of Venice. Assuming the little Ratses is even in the famous City of the Sea.

Meanwhile, Ernest finds himself imprisoned in an ancient building, with no idea where he is or how he got there. His only contact with the world outside his tiny cell is the almost silent Ses who brings his meals.

Will Jaspa and the others succeed in solving the mystery of Venice’s Vanished? Can they locate and free Albertee’s family and Ernest? Or will the Ratses from London have to save himself?

Praise for The Prisoner of Venice

“Chock full of plot twists and grand reveals! With both mystery and history, The Prisoner of Venice will have you saying 'Figo!' from start to finish!” – Issac, aged 13

Praise for Jaspa’s Journey 4: The Hermit of Kennecott

Winner: Independent Press Awards (2021) – Juvenile Fiction Category

Gold Winner: Elite Choice Awards (2020) – Children's Book (8-12) Category

Honorable Mention: Purple Dragonfly Awards (2021) – Middle Grade Fiction

Finalist: Book Excellence Awards (2021) – Pre-Teen Fiction Category

Readers' Favorite Five Star Review

“I couldn't stop reading. I felt like I was there, Journeying with Jaspa and his friends.” —Emma, aged 13

“More fun than a hike on a glacier! Like visiting my neighbourhood through the Ses’ eyes!” —Neil Darish, star of Edge of Alaska and Kennecott/McCarthy resident

“It’s great. Readers are sure to love it!" —Emerson, aged 11