Fourteen-year-old Josh Anvil struggles with dyslexia in high school, while his family faces hardship after his father is injured in a severe arson fire. During an escape-minded canoe trip into his family's backwater swamp, Josh experiences a mysterious event that permanently alters his reality. He gains the staggering ability to conjure living things?ranging from giant spiders and mythical dragons to entire floating islands in the sky?simply by speaking them into existence. He also inherits the capability to heal the sick. Yet as destructive serial arson fires break out across Baton Rouge, Josh is targeted by a mysterious lethal threat and investigated by the FBI, forcing him to use his unchecked powers to protect his family and untangle the mystery.

Bruce worked as a wildlife biologist for 15 years and 16 years as a teacher. His writing takes your average, everyday characters and upends their lives through unusual and powerful circumstances. His work includes young adult thrillers such as the Phalanx Blood series, the teen Josh Anvil series, and the Birthday Wish books for children. Links https://www.facebook.com/PipeDreamBooks/ https://www.amazon.com/Bruce-Arrington/e/B0064TKY1G

Get ready for adventures with Josh Anvil! As a new freshman at East Eagles High school, Josh suddenly realizes that something has really changed when he conjures up a dragon by just telling a story! And as part of the local StoryTeller's club, that's just the beginning! From giant spiders to floating islands in the sky, Josh and his friends are in for a wild journey. Filled with magic, adventure and even a little mystery, middle grade and teen readers are in for a treat!