About the Author

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Robert Beatty lives in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, with his wife and three daughters. He writes full-time now, but in his past lives he was one of the pioneers of cloud computing, the founder/CEO of Plex Systems, the co-founder of Beatty Robotics, and the CTO and chairman ofNarrativemagazine. Visit him online at www.robert-beatty.com.

Praise For…

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Praise for Serafina and the Black Cloak
"The story drips with suspense, wrapping readers in to the narrative just as easily as the man in the black cloak binds his young victims. Serafina's friendship with Braeden is heartfelt and believable... mystery fans will enjoy this book... A creepy, suspenseful read."



—<span style="font-size: 11px; background-color: rgb(240, 248, 255);">School Library Journal</span>

Praise for Serafina and the Twisted Staff
*"Beatty continues to build a fascinating magical world, the Blue Ridge Mountains and Biltmore Estate developing beyond mere settings into characters themselves. Each place reveals history and clues to Serafina's life and those of other gifted, mysterious beings. Even better than its predecessor, a sequel that delivers nonstop thrills from beginning to end."

—<span style="font-size: 11px; background-color: rgb(240, 248, 255);">Kirkus, starred review</span>