ABC Sci-Fi Mysteries Series

In the future when humans are exploring the home solar system, four kids discover a mutant cat on the International Space Station. In solving the mystery of the cat’s origin, they uncover an old conspiracy. Young readers will identify with the kids’ problems; they and older readers who are young-at-heart will enjoy the suspense and science and identify with the themes. Return to the magic that is found in sci-fi. The cat’s name is Mr. Paws. He’s an expert mathematician and becomes the kids’ friend who’s willing to help them with their calculus homework. But he’s also attached to his creator, a stealthy presence who runs a secret genetics lab. Why does that lab exist? Who finances it? And who on the space station are his collaborators? The kids’ parents? Station personnel? The twists and turns will keep the reader guessing. What one reviewer said of the first edition: “Mr. Paws is a true feline with a special attitude.... The kids do their share of the problem-solving.... The scientific terminology is convincing, and the space station is described in minute detail, which true lovers of sci-fi will appreciate.” H. M. Prévost, author of Desert Fire. A. B. Carolan is a reclusive writer from Donegal, Ireland, who specializes in young adult literature. He might be a descendant of the famous Irish bard Turlough O’Carolan, but rumor has it he was raised by leprechauns. A.B. collaborates with Steven M. Moore. Steven M. Moore is a writer of many mystery, thriller, and sci-fi stories. Born in California, he’s done a bit of globe-trotting for work and pleasure, allowing to experience the wonderful diversity of people and cultures in our world. He met A. B. at Blarney Castle. Not so reclusive, Steve now lives just outside NYC in Montclair, NJ.

Set in the same sci-fi universe as A. B. Carolan’s The Secret Lab, this new young-adult sci-fi mystery explores a Jupiter-sized planet’s satellite in a faraway solar system where human scientists are studying local flora and fauna but behaving badly until a teen who wants to study the satellite’s ETs comes along. She shows that cooperation is better than xenophobia. In the process, she discovers that the ETs’ beliefs go far beyond ancestor worship. What a reviewer said about The Secret Lab: “On the International Space Station many years in the future, youngsters are growing up and exploring their world. In doing so, they uncover a mystery...an interesting tale, well written, and very enjoyable.”—Debra Miller Irish author A. B. Carolan is a collaborator of American author Steven M. Moore. They met at Blarney Castle in Ireland. A. B. loves writing for young adults and adults who are young at heart. Some Donegal neighbors think he’s related to that great Irish harpist, Turlough O'Carolan. Others say he was stolen and raised by leprechauns. They do a lot of kidding in Donegal. Connect with him using the contact page at Steve’s website.

Action and suspense await the reader in this young adult sci-fi mystery... When Della’s foster father is murdered, she leaves their tough life of the Dark Domes on the planet Sanctuary, vowing to find his killer. The fourteen-year-old girl learns to use her psi powers and makes new friends among normals, humans as well as ETs and androids, all of them helping her with her quest. The reclusive and ageless A. B. Carolan lives in Donegal, Ireland, where he spends most of his time writing stories for young adults and adults who are young at heart. There are rumors in Donegal that A. B. was raised by leprechauns. He says they like to joke a lot there. Other rumors in the Donegal area saying that he’s a distant relative of the great Irish harpist and composer Turlough O’Carolan are more believable—he loves O’Carolan’s music. He is good friends with author Steven M. Moore and communicates with his American friend a lot, as all good collaborators must do. Readers can reach him via the contact page at Steve’s website, http://stevenmmoore.com. What one reviewer said about the author’s previous book, The Secret of the Urns: “A. B. Carolan creates a story of a young girl approaching adulthood on a remote world. Ignored somewhat by her human family, she seeks friendship with the native Fistian culture, and has a best friend among them. The book is an interesting read for young adults and somewhat older adults.... It is a tale of good and bad, and cultural perceptions and differences. A good story and message in our current times.”—Debra Miller in her Amazon review.