New Author J. W. Hailstones Creates Unlikely World Sure to Delight Juvenile Readers

In Dave Dangerous and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Death likes ketchup, War prefers ribs, and Famine has a weakness for mint chocolate chip ice cream.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 28, 2008 -- The first fantastical detective story featuring J. W. Hailstones' Scottish schoolboy, Dave Dangerous and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is a children's adventure tale of a different color. This juvenile novel meets all the prerequisites of good children's fiction: a heroic yet "normal" main character, intelligent and straightforward prose, plenty of action, and hidden references to amuse adults reading alongside their kids. However, Hailstones incorporates more than just a good story, a lively plot, and relatable characters in this debut.

Dave Dangerous seems like a normal kid in a normal world: he loves soccer to distraction, enjoys going on holiday, and fancies himself a detective. However, the real and the fantastical combine to stupendous effect when Dave stumbles upon an actual kidnapping in San Diego, finds himself traversing in the Mojave Desert, and teams up with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (named John, Paul, George, and Ringo), who help him win the most important soccer game of the year as well as defeat a myriad of nasty characters to ultimately save the world.

Quite possibly the Indiana Jones of juvenile fiction, Dave Dangerous brings some much-needed style to children's bookshelves and imaginations. Created from stories Hailstones used to tell his children, this book is sure to delight all ages.

For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at info @ davedangerous.com or visit www.davedangerous.com. Dave Dangerous and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is available for sale online at Amazon.com, BookSurge.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
Born in Scotland, J. W. Hailstones started traveling the world and working at sea when he was 18 years old. He later moved to San Diego to work in the local oceanographic industry. Currently, he lives in San Diego with his two children for whom he created his stories.

About BookSurge
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