Dreamhouse Kings is a non-stop action ride into history's wildest adventures. It's my new favorite series!
—Slade Pearce, age 13, actor (October Road, Air Buddies)
A powerhouse storyteller delivers his most fantastic ride yet!
—Ted Dekker, bestselling author of Chosen and Infidel
- About the Dreamhouse Kings books—continue reading or click here
- Help spread the word! Join the Dreamhouse Kings Team
- Enter the Dream the Scene contest
- Enter the "Weekly Trivia" Contest
- Signed bookplates (stickers that go on the backside of the covers) and bookmarks are now available!
- Read the first two chapters of House of Dark Shadows (pdf download)
- Read the first chapter of Watcher in the Woods (pdf download)
- Read a recent interview and review (pdf download)
Hey, they're out!
Dreamhouse Kings is the name of my new action/adventure series. The first two books are House of Dark Shadows and Watcher in the Woods. You can find at most bookstores. My publisher and I put together some cool contests and ways you can get involved. Keep reading to find out about them (including the weekly "Weekly Trivia!" Contest).
Dream house ... or bad dream?
When the Kings move from L.A. to a secluded small town, fifteen-year-old Xander is beyond disappointed. He and his friends loved to create amateur films . . . and the tiny town of Pinedale is the last place a movie buff and future filmmaker wants to land.
But he, David, and Toria are captivated by the many rooms in the old Victorian fixer-upper they moved into—as well as the heavy woods surrounding the house.
They soon discover there's something odd about the house. Sounds come from the wrong directions. Prints of giant, bare feet appear in the dust. And when David tries to hide in the linen closet, he winds up in locker 119 at his new school.
Then the really weird stuff kicks in: They find a hidden hallway with portals leading to far-off places—in long-ago times. Xander is starting to wonder if this kind of adventure is a teen's dream come true . . . or his worst nightmare.
House of Dark Shadows is Book One of Robert Liparulo's thrilling new series, Dreamhouse Kings.
It's not just the house that's keeping secrets
Pretending everything's all right is harder than it sounds. But even if the Kings told the truth about the bizarre events happening in their house, people would think they were nuts. So they focus on the only thing left to do: rescuing their lost family member before anyone finds out what's going on.
Then, when a stranger shows up to take their house, their options dwindle fast. Why would he be so interested in a run-down old place? And what secret is he hiding—just as he does the scars that crisscross his body?
The mystery grows deeper—and stranger—with every beat of their hearts. The Kings' only hope is to find a way to harness the house's secrets and discover who is watching their every move before more of them get snatched into unknown hostile worlds.
Watcher in the Woods is Book Two of Robert Liparulo's thrilling new series, Dreamhouse Kings.
"A powerhouse storyteller delivers his most fantastic ride yet!"
—Ted Dekker, bestselling author of Chosen and Infidel
"Fast-paced action and thrills abound!"
—Kirkus Reviews
"Full of thrills and chills! Robert Liparulo at his best!"
—Jake Chism, Bookshelf Reviews
After I spoke at several schools, we realized how excited kids are about these stories. Parents and teachers, too. So we've put together three special programs to help get people get involved in this series:
The Dreamhouse Kings Team
Want to be a part of the Dreamhouse Kings team? Know a friend or family member who would?
We've created a team in support of the new Dreamhouse Kings series that we'd love for you to join. As a member of our team, you may be selected to receive a copy of book #1 to share with your friends and will have a chance at the following rewards:
- GRAND PRIZE: A FLIP VIDEO if you haven't seen one of these yet, these are new really cool, easy ways to record videos and upload them to your computer and the web.
- RUNNER-UP: $50 Best Buy Gift Card
- Remaining Top Ten: $20 iTunes Gift Card
- Tell others about these books and how great they are for summer reading
- Distribute a couple of copies of book #1 in your community
- Visit bookstores and ask if they have the first two books in the Dreamhouse Kings series on their shelves
- Tell others about a big contest taking place where the winner's idea will be used to dictate what happens in the 3rd and 4th books in the series
- Share information about these books with your local media
"Dream the Scene" Contest
Xander and David have already battled a gladiator in the Roman Colosseum and fended off tigers in a dense jungle. Now their mother has been taken somewhere in time, and the kids are determined to find her. Where do you think they should look? An Aztec temple at the height of the Spanish conquest? London during the German Blitz of World War II? The Civil War? What do they find there? What clues to Mom's location? Who helps them? Who tries to stop them? Does Toria tag along? Does Dad?
Here's your chance to launch the Kings into an adventure of a lifetime.
Author Robert Liparulo wants to know where you think the Kings should go and what they find when they arrive. If he chooses your idea, he'll write it into a future Dreamhouse Kings book, making it a part of their story forever. The creator of each winning idea will be acknowledged in the novel that features the adventure, and also receive a new iPod Nano. You have four chances to win, so find out all the rules and how to enter at www.DreamhouseKings.com.
Try to keep your submissions under fifty words, give or take. For entries to be considered for inclusion in Gatekeepers (Book 3 of Dreamhouse Kings), they must be August 15th, 2008. Winning entries received after this date, will be written into future Dreamhouse Kings books.
You can download the official rules soon; please check back.
Click the book below to enter the contest by sending Robert an email with your submission. Please include your age, school grade, and contact information.
Weekly "Thanks for Reading!" Contest
Every Monday, I'll post a new question HERE that tests readers knowledge of the story. Winning entries will be entered into a drawing for cool stuff, like autographed books and gift cards to Wal-Mart and other places.
Signed Bookplates
If you would like signed bookplates and/or bookmarks, send me your name, address, and how many of each you would like. Please also let me know how old you are. Quantities are limited, so ask for only as many as you'll use yourself or give away to friends.
