Crystal Journals Series

Shortlisted 2018-19 "Chocolate Lily Award" Ever since young Susan Sinclair became Guardian of the Crystal of the North, she has had the rare ability to transport to various moments in time. Wherever there's an imbalance in history, it's her mission to set it right before returning home. Susan's third adventure lands her in the Holy Roman Empire in the year 1212. Susan, however, isn't alone. Her visiting cousin from Australia, Jason, accidentally comes along for the ride. They find themselves in the woods following a trail of straggly children. The kids are part of the children's crusade, traveling to Cologne, Germany, to join a Crusade to the Holy Land to spread Christianity. Hiding among them is Katerina, a girl forced to flee after hearing of a plot to kill the future emperor, Frederick—who's also her cousin. With three dangerous knights hunting Katerina, Susan believes it's her mission to help her find her grandmother and warn Frederick before the coronation. They disguise Katerina as a boy to fool their foes, but it's not enough. If Susan can just learn to control her growing crystal powers, she could save not only her new friends but also all of history.

   61 chapters 65,000 words "Freedom" Book 4 Crystal Journals  If you live in a free society you don't spend much time thinking about freedom – you take it for granted. And that is what Susan has done until her crystal thrusts her into a society where everything is changed and did we mention she is FAR INTO THE FUTURE! Children she meets are doing just that. And she determines to help them where ever she can. But, she is in a world totally alien to her. She must learn to cope with robots, pirates, an ecology turned upside downand inside out. And yet, with all this calamity, Susan manages to make friends, learns more about using her crystal and rights a terrible wrong. Her resilience and resourcefulness helps to save the day.  And, why are there two crystals on the front cover.??

Shortlisted 2017-18 "Chocolate Lily Award" Young Susan Sinclair is a typical girl whose most exotic pastime, in the normal course of things, is her weekly martial arts class. But when a complete stranger gives her a rare crystal while she's at a flea market with her parents, everything changes. When Susan sleeps, she wakes up on a nineteenth-century migrant ship headed for New York City. There, she meets a young boy named Jeremy who was orphaned at the beginning of the vessel's journey. When Susan attempts to return the crystal, she learns it has chosen her to go to places in the past where something is wrong and must be set right, and she can't give the stone away until it determines the time is right. Susan, who does not even like Jeremy, is outraged. However, as her travels through time continue, she softens toward the unfortunate boy and decides to give this new adventure a chance. But on one return visit to the ship, a bully steals the crystal—and Susan finds herself stuck in the past. She will have to summon all the bravery and resourcefulness she can to escape from a danger beyond her wildest dreams. "I am overwhelmed!" - Irene N. Watts irenenwatts.com I am overwhelmed! Just finished reading and want to know more! You have done a tremendous job, the book has so many levels, trust and friendship and the importance of kindness all woven together with historical truth, you almost had me believing in the power of the crystal and normally I am not captivated by fantasy. But you certainly captivated me. Lovely characterization, and the suspense is maintained until the end, " It's going to make a great series. "

As the Guardian of the Crystal of the North, young Susan Sinclair must help restore balance throughout history. But can she survive the incredible adventure awaiting her in ancient Egypt? So begins the next adventure for Susan Sinclair, the young Guardian of the Crystal of the North, who, by the power of her magical crystal, suddenly finds herself in the heart of ancient Egypt. But restoring balance within the Pharaoh's palace isn't as easy as Susan might wish. Political webs of mystery surround her, magical elements interfere with plans, and even Mother Nature interferes. Throughout her adventures, Susan comes to know such rich characters as the court magician, the son of the grand vizier, and the current Pharaoh, Tuthmoses II. Susan Sinclair is brave, curious, and up for any challenge. With resilience and a willingness to learn, she fearlessly works to help the people of Egypt regain a sense of balance amid turmoil. But will her courage be a match for the thrilling adventure that has drawn her to Ancient Egypt? The second book in G. Rosemary Ludlow's exciting Crystal Journals series, Pharaoh's Tomb will capture the imaginations of both children and adults. Reviews from book 1 of series "It's going to make a great series"- Irene N. Watts                                                   Lovely characterization, and the suspense is maintained until the end. It's going to make a great series.    "well researched book irresistible" - Roberta A. Rich                                       I found this well researched book irresistible for a number of reasons. It is written in a clear, fluid style. The characters are full of surprises, and are not what they seem at first. The book is wonderfully suspenseful. Every chapter ends with a –cliff-hanger-. The plot is filled with surprising twists and turns. The author, Ms. Ludlow has a good ear for dialogue. This is a book which will reward the reader with many hours of entertainment .