Peek, Susan
Susan Peek is a bestselling author, mother of eleven, and a Third Order Franciscan. Her passion is writing novels of little-known saints and heroes. All of her novels have been used in Catholic schools throughout the English-speaking world. Saint Magnus, The Last Viking was an Amazon #1 Seller, and Crusader King was featured as one of the 50 Most Popular Catholic Homeschooling Books in 2013. Susan has also authored several saint books for young children. She lives in Kansas, where she is busy working on her next novel.
The King's Prey
The King's Prey
Saint Dymphna of Ireland
by Susan Peek
An insane king. His fleeing daughter. Estranged brothers, with a scarred past, risking everything to save her from a fate worse than death. Toss in a holy priest and a lovable wolfhound, and get ready for a wild race across Ireland. Will Dymphna escape her deranged father and his sinful desires? For the first time ever, the story of Saint Dymphna is brought to life in this dramatic novel for adults and older teens. With raw adventure, gripping action, and even humor in the midst of dark mental turmoil, Susan Peek's newest novel will introduce you to a saint you will love forever! Teenage girls will see that Dymphna was just like them, a real girl, while young men will thrill at the heart-stopping danger and meet heroes they can easily relate to. If ever a Heavenly friend was needed in these times of widespread depression and emotional instability, this forgotten Irish saint is it!
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 316 pages
Saint Dymphna of Ireland
by Susan Peek
An insane king. His fleeing daughter. Estranged brothers, with a scarred past, risking everything to save her from a fate worse than death. Toss in a holy priest and a lovable wolfhound, and get ready for a wild race across Ireland. Will Dymphna escape her deranged father and his sinful desires? For the first time ever, the story of Saint Dymphna is brought to life in this dramatic novel for adults and older teens. With raw adventure, gripping action, and even humor in the midst of dark mental turmoil, Susan Peek's newest novel will introduce you to a saint you will love forever! Teenage girls will see that Dymphna was just like them, a real girl, while young men will thrill at the heart-stopping danger and meet heroes they can easily relate to. If ever a Heavenly friend was needed in these times of widespread depression and emotional instability, this forgotten Irish saint is it!
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 316 pages
Saint Dymphna of Ireland
Out of Stock
$25.00 Inc Tax
Crusader King
Crusader King
A Novel of Baldwin IV and the Crusades
by Susan Peek
A new historical novel about the unusual life of King Baldwin IV of Jerusalem, the leper crusader king who - despite ascending to the throne at only 13, his early death at 24 and his debilitating disease - performed great and heroic deeds in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. Teenagers and avid readers of all ages will be amazed at this story and be inspired by a faith that accomplished the impossible!
Age range 13 - adult
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 185 pages
A Novel of Baldwin IV and the Crusades
by Susan Peek
A new historical novel about the unusual life of King Baldwin IV of Jerusalem, the leper crusader king who - despite ascending to the throne at only 13, his early death at 24 and his debilitating disease - performed great and heroic deeds in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. Teenagers and avid readers of all ages will be amazed at this story and be inspired by a faith that accomplished the impossible!
Age range 13 - adult
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 185 pages
A Novel of Baldwin IV and the Crusades
The Man God Kept Surprising
'Meet Saint William, a young French nobleman who could have had it all . . . and gave it all up! Riches, fame, knighthood, an easy life in a grand castle. These were the things that rightly belonged to William by his noble birth. Instead he chose to leave it all behind and give himself completely to God. Building a hut in the quiet woods, he planned to live out his days there in prayer and solitude. But God had other plans for William . . . plans that ensured his suitcase would never stay unpacked! Join William as God sends him one surprise after another, until William finally receives the biggest surprise of all! With charming full-color illustrations and easy-to-read text, this second book in Susan Peek\'s new series for children (companion to her series for teens, "God\'s Forgotten Friends: Lives of Little-known Saints") is sure to capture the hearts of Catholic children everywhere. 42pp'
Saint William of Bourges
Out of Stock
$16.50 Inc Tax
Small for the Glory of God
'Meet Saint John, a little fellow with a huge heart, who did ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD and learned to love Him enormously! Being different from others is never easy. Saint John the Dwarf, of all people, could tell you that! Forever standing on chairs to reach things, unable to play games with other children because of his size, and being teased by the village bullies were all hard things to bear, and could have made John bitter and full of self-pity. But John discovered a secret - a great BIG secret - which changed his life and turned him into a giant of a saint. Join Little John on his adventures - from his home to a desert cave, to the altar and beyond - and let him teach you his secret of holiness too! With charming full-color illustrations and easy-to-read text, this first book in Susan Peek\'s new series for children (companion to her series for teens, "God\'s Forgotten Friends: Lives of Little-known Saints") is sure to capture the hearts of Catholic children everywhere.'
Saint John the Dwarf
Out of Stock
$16.50 Inc Tax
The Forgotten Christmas Saint
The Forgotten Christmas Saint
by Susan Peek
Meet Saint Anastasia, one of the greatest Christmas saints and the Patroness of Martyrs. Take her hand and let her lead you to the Crib! When people think of saints that remind them of Christmas, Saint Anastasia is almost always forgotten. For centuries, this humble and unassuming martyr has remained hidden in the shadows of the stable. Yet of all the saints in Heaven, she is the only one whose feast day falls on Christmas itself! It's about time she stepped forward and made some new friends! Join Saint Anastasia and her best friend, Saint Theodota, as they bravely prove their love for God and neighbour, even unto the sacrifice of their own lives.
Paperback, size 10" x 8", 40 pages, Full colour illustrations
by Susan Peek
Meet Saint Anastasia, one of the greatest Christmas saints and the Patroness of Martyrs. Take her hand and let her lead you to the Crib! When people think of saints that remind them of Christmas, Saint Anastasia is almost always forgotten. For centuries, this humble and unassuming martyr has remained hidden in the shadows of the stable. Yet of all the saints in Heaven, she is the only one whose feast day falls on Christmas itself! It's about time she stepped forward and made some new friends! Join Saint Anastasia and her best friend, Saint Theodota, as they bravely prove their love for God and neighbour, even unto the sacrifice of their own lives.
Paperback, size 10" x 8", 40 pages, Full colour illustrations
Saint Anastasia
Out of Stock
$18.00 Inc Tax
A Soldier Surrenders
A Soldier Surrenders
The Conversion of St. Camillus de Lellis
by Susan Peek
There are very few stories written about the life of St. Camillus, but his life story is one that both the young and old would do well to hear. In a style very captivating, Mrs. Peek imparts the fascinating story of this great saint who - at an early and rebellious age - went off to become a 16th century soldier-of-fortune. A belligerent and often brash young soldier, this self-seeking Camillus de Lellis frequently gives in to his passion for gambling and drinking, leaving him, for the most part, in dire straits. And though he sometimes cooperates with grace, he always seems to find himself back in trouble. Ultimately pushed to the brink of utter despair and humiliation, this stray and obstinate soul finally surrenders to the King of Kings, and the soldier of fortune becomes a soldier of Christ. An inspiring story of perseverance and the eventual surrender to the Divine Will.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 228 pages
The Conversion of St. Camillus de Lellis
by Susan Peek
There are very few stories written about the life of St. Camillus, but his life story is one that both the young and old would do well to hear. In a style very captivating, Mrs. Peek imparts the fascinating story of this great saint who - at an early and rebellious age - went off to become a 16th century soldier-of-fortune. A belligerent and often brash young soldier, this self-seeking Camillus de Lellis frequently gives in to his passion for gambling and drinking, leaving him, for the most part, in dire straits. And though he sometimes cooperates with grace, he always seems to find himself back in trouble. Ultimately pushed to the brink of utter despair and humiliation, this stray and obstinate soul finally surrenders to the King of Kings, and the soldier of fortune becomes a soldier of Christ. An inspiring story of perseverance and the eventual surrender to the Divine Will.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 228 pages
The Conversion of St. Camillus de Lellis
Treasures: Visible and Invisible
From the early days of the Church, objests touched the holy men and women have been linked to the miraculous, such as described in Acts: "when face cloths or aprons that touched his skin were applied to the sick, their diseases left them and the evil spirits came out of them." Act 19:12
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 258 pages
Treasures: Visible and Invisible
by Various
This is a collection of short stories by eight CatholicTeenBooks.com authors.
- A teen boy sets out to save a friend from pagan druids, but maybe he's the one who needs saving. (Treasure in the Bogs by Theresa Linden)
- Between an unearthed treasure and a visit from Heaven, a young monk is in for the surprise of his life! (A Single Day ... Or Not by Susan Peek)
- A young girl seeks a mysterious treasure that holds the key to granting a nun's dying wish. (Lucy and the Hidden Clover by Antony B. Kolenc)
- Honora is desperate-then a peculiar clover and a mysterious young man change everything. (Lucky and Blessed by Amanda Lauer)
- William's weekend job is a little gift from heaven, but now his family needs a real miracle. (Danke by Carolyn Astfalk)
- When threatened by mobsters, Grace receives help from a surprising source. (Grace Among Gangsters by Leslea Wahl)
- Alone and afraid, a young girl finds friendship in a stranger. But could this boy be trouble? (In Mouth of Friend and Stranger by T. M Gaouette)
- Kyle was determined to save the precious relic--but now his whole family is in danger. (The Underappreciate Virtues of Green-Fingered Monsters by Corinna Turner)
From the early days of the Church, objests touched the holy men and women have been linked to the miraculous, such as described in Acts: "when face cloths or aprons that touched his skin were applied to the sick, their diseases left them and the evil spirits came out of them." Act 19:12
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 258 pages
8 St Patrick's Day stories for teens
Saint Cloud of Gaul
Saint Cloud of Gaul
The Prince who traded kingdoms
by Susan Peek
A horrific act of treachery. A hairbreadth escape. A decade of desperate hiding. And an encounter with Christ that changes it all!
When young Prince Cloud, grandson of the mighty King Clovis and heir to the Kingdom of Orleans, is suspiciously summoned to his uncle's castle, little does he know his world is about to implode. Hurled into a life of danger, where his royal identity must remain hidden at all costs, Cloud eventually stumbles upon the only Kingdom worth fighting for.
Nearly everyone has heard of St. Cloud, Minnesota, but few know the story of the inspiring saint whose name it bears. The time has come for Saint Cloud of Gaul to blaze forth from hiding!
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 188 pages
The Prince who traded kingdoms
Secrets: Visible and Invisible
Secrets: Visible and Invisible
by Various
This book is a collection of short stories by seven CatholicTeenBooks.com authors.
Secret (n.) - something kept hidden from knowledge or view; a mystery.
Paperback, 222 pages
by Various
This book is a collection of short stories by seven CatholicTeenBooks.com authors.
Secret (n.) - something kept hidden from knowledge or view; a mystery.
- The Underappreciated Virtues of Rusty Old Bicycles by Corinna Turner. In a dystopian future, an innocent picnic turns deadly!
- Recreation by Cynthis T Toney. Elijah knows nothing of the elderly stranger's secret past - until her disappearance changes everything.
- The Portrait of the Fire Starters by Theresa Linden. A mysterious, ever-changing painting alarms a group of teens.
- On the Brink of Hell by Susan Peek. The cannonball took Dario's legs . . . Will he lose his soul too?
- Sister Francesca by T.M. Gaouette. The arrival of a mysterious girl challenges everything about Jason's life.
- Behind the Wheel by Carolyn Astfalk. An unlicensed driver. His dad's truck. What could possibly go wrong?
- More Precious Than Gold by Leslea Wahl. An old tale of murder and forbidden love leads to a modern day treasure hunt.
Paperback, 222 pages
Gifts: Visible and Invisible
Gifts: Visible and Invisible
by Various
This book is a collection of short stories by eight CatholicTeenBooks.com authors.
THE OUTLAWS' FRIEND by Susan Peek: Setting out in a raging blizzard with nothing but an outlaw's trunk and a heart clenched with dread, Barney leaves the warmth of his family for the cold unknown. Will he find the courage to obey the command?
IN THE STEPS OF A SAINT by Katy Huth Jones: What could an ancient Christmas carol possibly have to do with Andrew's life? He's about to find out
A PERFECT CHRISTMAS by Carolyn Astfalk: No tree, no cookies, no gifts. Not a single flake of snow. With sick siblings, Dad stranded, and Mom overwhelmed, will Christmas come at all to Marigold's topsy-turvy home?
OPERATION GIFT DROP by Theresa Linden: In a dystopian future, Bolcan wants to prove his skills as a rescuer but this is a crazy mission: deliver gifts to Aldonians by stealth and at risk of capture.
CHRISTMAS ANGEL by Leslea Wahl: Meg's unforgettable Advent journey begins when four simple words challenge her idea of a perfect Christmas.
SIGNS OF CHRISTMAS by Cynthia T. Tomey: Christmas without her friend Sal isn't the same, but Antonina finds a new friend whose circumstances have her rethinking the value of a gift.
JUST JESUS by T. M Gaouette: Christmas had always made sense to Vanessa, until her yuletide festivities are called into question by a new kid named Luke and a mysterious wood carving.
A VERY JURASSIC CHRISTMAS EVE by Corinna Turner: Joshua's perfect Christmas Eve is upended by the plight of a starving mamma dino and her babies. Meanwhile, Darryl and her family risk their lives for a holiday guest in the perilous, raptor-infested mountains.
Paperback, 242 pages
by Various
This book is a collection of short stories by eight CatholicTeenBooks.com authors.
THE OUTLAWS' FRIEND by Susan Peek: Setting out in a raging blizzard with nothing but an outlaw's trunk and a heart clenched with dread, Barney leaves the warmth of his family for the cold unknown. Will he find the courage to obey the command?
IN THE STEPS OF A SAINT by Katy Huth Jones: What could an ancient Christmas carol possibly have to do with Andrew's life? He's about to find out
A PERFECT CHRISTMAS by Carolyn Astfalk: No tree, no cookies, no gifts. Not a single flake of snow. With sick siblings, Dad stranded, and Mom overwhelmed, will Christmas come at all to Marigold's topsy-turvy home?
OPERATION GIFT DROP by Theresa Linden: In a dystopian future, Bolcan wants to prove his skills as a rescuer but this is a crazy mission: deliver gifts to Aldonians by stealth and at risk of capture.
CHRISTMAS ANGEL by Leslea Wahl: Meg's unforgettable Advent journey begins when four simple words challenge her idea of a perfect Christmas.
SIGNS OF CHRISTMAS by Cynthia T. Tomey: Christmas without her friend Sal isn't the same, but Antonina finds a new friend whose circumstances have her rethinking the value of a gift.
JUST JESUS by T. M Gaouette: Christmas had always made sense to Vanessa, until her yuletide festivities are called into question by a new kid named Luke and a mysterious wood carving.
A VERY JURASSIC CHRISTMAS EVE by Corinna Turner: Joshua's perfect Christmas Eve is upended by the plight of a starving mamma dino and her babies. Meanwhile, Darryl and her family risk their lives for a holiday guest in the perilous, raptor-infested mountains.
Paperback, 242 pages
Saint Magnus, the Last Viking
'Historical young adult novel of Saint Magnus, An 11th century Viking prince. 244pp'
- 1