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Steve Altier

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in Lock Haven, The United States

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Thriller, Mystery, Suspense

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Stephen King, Suzanne Collins, Michael J. Sullivan, Joyce Reardon.

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Steve Altier is a bestselling paranormal, mystery, and suspense writer. He is known for his multi-award-winning series, The Lizardville Ghost Stories, and Amazon Bestseller, The Ghost Hunter. Steve grew up in a small town in central Pennsylvania. His parents owned the damkeeper's house on Lizardville Road. Across the street was an old, broken-down dam and the remnants of the ax factory. Steve and his buddies spent many days exploring the abandoned factory. Unexplained things happened when Steve was a child—inspiring his love for everything spooky and many of his stories. Steve lives in Florida with his wife, four daughters, and a couple of cats. You can visit my world at www.stevealtier.com

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Average rating: 4.35 · 201 ratings · 115 reviews · 12 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Camping Trip (Lizardville Ghost Stories Book 1) 4.24 avg rating — 75 ratings — published 2016 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Ghost Hunter (Lizardville Side Stories Book 1) 4.12 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2021 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Blast Off with Gabby and Maddox 4.50 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2024 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Adventures in Italy with Gabby and Maddox (Gabby and Maddox Adventure Series Book 3) 4.47 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2014 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jimmy's Curse (Lizardville Ghost Stories Book 2) 4.64 avg rating — 14 ratings — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	We Can't Move at Christmas 4.43 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2014 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Old Man Smithers 4.38 avg rating — 8 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Return to Lizardville (Lizardville Ghost Stories, #3) 4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Over the Falls with Gabby & Maddox 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Mayan Quest it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Happy Release Day for the Mayan Quest!

🎉 Happy Release Day to The Mayan Quest! 🎉

The adventure begins today!

Perfect for readers ages 8–12, The Mayan Quest follows Gabby and Maddox as they journey through ancient Mayan ruins in search of a legendary lost treasure. Along the way, they'll solve clues, uncover secrets, learn fascinating facts about Mexico, and even pick up a few Spanish words!

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Steve Altier liked Toni Lynn's review of The Mayan Quest (Gabby and Maddox Adventure): "My daughter absolutely loved this story! She hasn't stopped talking about it since she finished reading it. She instantly connected with Gabby and could really relate to her, which made the adventure even more special. The story is fun, exciting, and " Read more of this review »
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Steve Altier and 3 other people liked Stephanie Booklover's review of The Mayan Quest (Gabby and Maddox Adventure): "I read this to my granddaughter. She's a little too young for it. We both enjoyed the story. It was about a brother and sister who went on a family vacation in Mexico. which suddenly turned into a hunt for lost treasure. It was a cute story with a li" Read more of this review »
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Steve Altier liked Rhonda's review of The Mayan Quest (Gabby and Maddox Adventure): "What a wonderful Adventure this book will take you on! Following these two siblings on the adventure where there is a lot going on and things that will keep the kids interested in the story. The illustrations help the story and families are going to " Read more of this review »
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Hunted had its claws in me from the very first page. Darcy Coates cranks up the tension and never lets off, turning a simple trip into the woods into a nightmare of fear, paranoia, and survival. Six people go into the forest... but there’s no guarant ...more
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