Michael Cadnum Books In Order

Novels

  1. Nightlight (1990)
  2. Sleepwalker (1991)
  3. Saint Peter’s Wolf (1991)
  4. Calling Home (1991)
  5. Ghostwright (1992)
  6. Breaking the Fall (1992)
  7. By Evening (1992)
  8. The Horses of the Night (1993)
  9. Skyscape (1994)
  10. Taking It (1995)
  11. The Judas Glass (1996)
  12. Zero at the Bone (1996)
  13. Edge (1997)
  14. In a Dark Wood (1998)
  15. Heat (1998)
  16. Rundown (1999)
  17. The Book of the Lion (2000)
  18. Redhanded (2000)
  19. Raven of the Waves (2001)
  20. Forbidden Forest (2002)
  21. Ship of Fire (2002)
  22. The Leopard Sword (2002)
  23. Daughter of the Wind (2003)
  24. Blood Gold (2004)
  25. Starfall (2004)
  26. The Dragon Throne (2005)
  27. Nightsong (2006)
  28. The King’s Arrow (2008)
  29. Peril on the Sea (2009)
  30. Flash (2010)
  31. Seize the Storm (2012)

Collections

  1. Can’t Catch Me (2006)
  2. Earthquake Murder (2017)

Chapbooks

  1. Together Again (2005)

Picture Books

  1. Invisible Mirror (1987)
  2. The Lost and Found House (1997)

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Michael Cadnum Books Overview

Saint Peter’s Wolf

Obsessed with the latest addition to his collection a set of fangs embedded in silver art collector Benjamin Byrd soon finds himself transforming into a nocturnal, bloodthirsty being. PW. LJ.

Zero at the Bone

Anita is missing. Any minute now, Cray expects his sister to walk through the door and make everything all right. But no one knows where Anita is, not her parents, not her boyfriend, not even the police. As the hours stretch into days, Cray’s hope fades into fear and the realization that Anita may never come home. Taut, tense, and tightly plotted, this intimate portrayal of a contemporary nightmare is much more frightening than a generic horror tale. Booklist, starred review Michael Cadnum is the author of several young adult novels including Taking It Viking and Puffin and Edge, his latest novel from Viking. He lives in Albany, California.

Edge

When the legal system fails to produce the justice that he desires, Zachary Madison’s need for revenge increases, and, with a gun in his hand, he begins to think seriously about what he has to do.’

In a Dark Wood

No one has ever bested Geoffrey, the Sheriff of Nottingham until the day a new villain appears in the forest. Cunning, treacherous, and, against all expectations, a man to respect, his name is Robin Hood. Their deadly game of cat and mouse begins and the Sheriff’s life will never be the same. Acclaimed young adult author Michael Cadnum’s subtle, evocative prose is sure to leave readers spellbound.’A stunning tour de force, beautifully written, in which Michael Cadnum turns the legend of Robin Hood inside out…
. In a Dark Wood may well become that rare thing an enduring piece of literature.’ Robert Cormier, author of The Chocolate War A Puffin Novel 256 pages Ages 14 up

Heat

You had an accident, Miss P. was saying, her hands on my shoulders so I couldn’t climb to my feet. You hit your head. The diving platform is thirty three feet up, higher than a third story balcony. Expert at the most breathtaking dives, Bonnie Chamberlain captures the best scores in every heat, and she is bound for Olympic trials. She has never felt fear until now. One slip, one inexplicable mistake, and it’s all over. Or is it? Determined to compete, Bonnie forces herself back into her routine. But no matter how hard she works, she can’t keep her focus once her father is in trouble with the law. No one believes in him not the newspapers, not the community, not even his family. There is only Bonnie alone, ready to take the heat. Michael Cadnum is the author of short stories, poetry, and several novels for adults. This is his sixth young adult novel. He lives in Albany, California.

Rundown

Jennifer Thayer went for a run, threw herself down a hill, and then filed a false police report, claiming that she fought off a rapist. Now the police are reassuring and sympathetic, and hardly anyone questions Jennifer’s story. Friends and family express their concern, and the press is interested. But Jennifer can’t hide from the only person who knows what really happened herself. Awards:New York Public Library Books for the Teen AgeAn ALA Quick Pick

The Book of the Lion

Edmund, an apprentice, is seized by the king’s men and thrown in jail for his master’s crime of counterfeiting. Then Edmund is unexpectedly released into the custody of Sir Nigel, a knight in search of a squire. Edmund will train as a squire and accompany the knight on a journey to fight alongside Richard the Lionheart on the Crusades. As they travel across Europe, Edmund is fascinated by all he sees, but he fears for his safety in the days that lie ahead. How can he possibly prepare for the untold horrors of war? ‘This is a pulse pounding tale, vivid and visceral.’ Booklist ‘Fans of history and adventure will devour this well crafted, dramatic quest.’ Publishers Weekly, starred review

Redhanded

Steven’s new friend Chad knows about things. He knows about drinking and guns and prison. He also knows a fast way to get cash, which is exactly what Steven needs if he’s going to make it to the big boxing tournament. Steven knows he’s taking a risk getting mixed up with Chad, but he doesn’t know how violently it could end. In his latest novel, award winning author Michael Cadnum explores the powerful struggle of one teenager’s battle both in the boxing ring and in life to choose right from wrong.

Raven of the Waves

Like all the men in his Norse village, seventeen year old Lidsmod was trained to be a warrior. Without their voyages to distant lands and without their battles for treasure the people of his village could not survive. Fighting men, Lidsmod knows, must show no feelings. But something stirs in him when he is assigned to watch over Wiglaf, a thirteen year old captive with a withered arm. Wiglaf can t stop the slaughter of his Anglish people, and yet he still has the power to heal. Brilliantly combining scenes of bloody frenzy with poignant moments of keen introspection, this splendid historical novel poses haunting questions: What is the full cost of battle? What is the true test of courage. In this beautifully crafted novel, Michael Cadnum has vividly captured the richly textured world of the Norse peoples of long ago.

Forbidden Forest

Michael Cadnum takes us on a journey through medieval England and deep into the heart of Sherwood Forest. From his humble beginnings as John Tanneson, son of the Tanner, we watch John Little’s story unfold as he grows into one of our most beloved heroes of lore Little John. The adventure begins on a ferry north of Nottingham, when a thwarted attempt to save a man s life forces John into the life of an outlaw. To escape capture, he hides in Sherwood Forest, where he joins Robin Hood and his band of merry men and the excitement begins.

Ship of Fire

In a stunning retelling based on actual events, Ship of Fire depicts Sir Francis Drake’s most famous act of daring, the raid on the Spanish port of Cadiz. When Thomas Spyre, a seventeen year old surgeon’s apprentice is offered the chance to sail on the Elizabeth Bonaventure, Sir Francis Drake’s flagship, he never dreams that his master’s death in a freak accident will leave him as the ship’s only doctor. Thomas is determined to prove himself as a surgeon, but now he must also face battle, when Drake himself enlists him in combat.

The Leopard Sword

Ragged and exhausted from fighting in the Crusades, Hubert, a knight’s squire, and his fellow crusaders board a ship bound for England. But the return home is neither quick nor easy. Hubert must use his sword against ships full of attacking infidels, and he is nearly slain at the hand of a vengeful knight. A shipwreck strands them in Rome, where the beautiful and brave Lady Galena nearly tempts him to stay. Instead, loyalty to his master prevails and they finally reach their beloved land only to find that one of their group faces execution when he steps ashore. If Hubert is to save his friend’s life, he must first save his own.

Daughter of the Wind

Historical adventure story that takes place in medieval Scandinavia. Hallgerd is the 17 year old daughter of the Norwegian village leader. A group of Danes, acting under the orders of a powerful, warring king’s daughter, kidnap her and intend to marry her to this noblewoman’s son. After a sympathetic young Dane helps her to escape, Hallegerd avenges her kidnapping by setting fire to the town and steals a small rowboat. As she is rowing through the marsh, she meets Gauk, a young hunter, along with a young blacksmith from Hallegerd’s village who has come to rescue her.

Starfall

Phaeton is the natural offspring of the Sun, but no one in his village believes him. After Phaeton fights his rival in front of their village over his parentage, he undertakes a long journey to the gates of dawn to confront his father and prove his worth. The trek is demanding, but when he arrives at his father’s temple, he is awed and determined. His father grants him his wish: to ride the chariot of the sun. But as Phaeton tries to control the powerful steeds that pull the chariot, he fails and is forced to face his fate.

Nightsong

Orpheus, a brave musician who is dearly loved by the gods and admired by all of humankind, attempts to use the power of song to rescue his beautiful wife, Eurydice, from the Underworld after she dies from a serpent bite on their wedding day. When Orpheus finally reaches the center of the Underworld, Hades relents to his beautiful music and agrees to set Eurydice free. However, he tells Orpheus that he must not look back at his wife as he leads her to the surface. Just before the couple reaches the upper world, Orpheus cannot help but look back at Eurydice, and he therefore loses her forever.

The King’s Arrow

When eighteen year old Simon, the half English, half Norman son of a noble family living in Norman occupied England in 1100, is offered the chance to accompany the king’s friend Walter Tirel on a royal hunt, he is flattered by the honor. He hopes his association with Tirel will help him advance in a country where being English means being subject to the whims of the Norman upper class. But when the king is killed by Tirel s arrow during the course of the hunt, Simon must join Tirel in fleeing for their lives. Accident or murder? Based on real events, this heart pounding tale from acclaimed author Michael Cadnum reconstructs one of the most fascinating mysteries of English history.

Peril on the Sea

It is the summer of 1588 and a pair of unlikely shipmates is traveling on the Vixen, a privateer that will soon be drafted to join a flotilla of English ships bound for a fiery clash with the Spanish Armada. Seventeen year old Sherwin is aboard to repay a debt he owes the ship’s roguish captain, Brandon Fletcher. Sixteen year old Katharine is sailing with them in a desperate bid to save her noble family s fortune. The fight will be harrowing and bloody, and the unfolding tumult will challenge the character of both Sherwin and Katharine, who are about to discover the deeper meaning of strife and of honor. This fascinating tale affords an unusual view of one of the most important naval encounters in history, as a kindling romance between two young people takes place amidst a reluctant race to battle.

Seize the Storm

Sailing from California to Hawaii, Susannah, her family, and a crewman are driven by a vicious storm into the path of a drifting powerboat. The ghostly boat carries the bodies of two drug runners and a huge stash of money. For the sailors, stealing the sordid treasure changes everything, causing dissent and division, compromising each of them, and putting their futures at risk. Because now they are being pursued by the worst enemies imaginable, including a drug lord’s son eager to prove himself and a cold blooded teenage hit man with murder on his mind.

Can’t Catch Me

Rekindling the excitement of adored childhood stories, this award winning author uses unexpected points of view to deftly twist the themes of classic folktales. From the unrepentent Gingerbread Man and his tirades against overprotective parents, meddlesome neighbors, and untrustworthy foxes, to the giant’s wife who simply wants Jack out of the picture so that she and her mate may continue collaborating on poetry, these ironic tales introduce complex, emotional topics within a familiar context. This sophisticated collection of rearranged myths features six previously unpublished works.

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