Grey Griffins
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Last Login: 7/2/2008
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Zodiac Sign:Capricorn



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Derek Benz and J.S. Lewis grew up together in the American Midwest and were the best of friends. As children they explored the sprawling forest behind Derek's family farm, which they secretly suspected was enchanted, and imagined they were on magical adventures. As they grew older, the lure of these stories continued to fascinate them, and it was these very woodland adventures that inspired Derek and Jon to pen their acclaimed series.



** GREY GRIFFINS BOOK 1: THE REVENGE OF THE SHADOW KING (March 2006)**
Max Sumner and his three best friends, Harley, Ernie, and Natalia -- who form the secret club The Grey Griffins -- seem to be the only people in their very normal Minnesota town to notice that strange things have started to happen. When creatures like goblins and fairies and unicorns, all characters from a card game the Grey Griffins play, begin to make appearances in Max's backyard, Max and his friends know something is terribly wrong. And it's up to them to stop the wicked creatures of the cards from destroying their town -- indeed, their world. A thrilling new legend is born in the first book of the Grey Griffins' magical adventures.



** GREY GRIFFINS BOOK 2: THE RISE OF THE BLACK WOLF (January 2007)**
When Max Sumner and the Grey Griffins (Ernie, Natalia, and Harley) are invited to Lord Sumner's castle in Scotland, they look forward to a relaxing vacation. But things go horribly awry when Max's dad goes missing, and a band of seemingly indestructible werewolves comes after them. Will Max and the Grey Griffins be able to save his father and keep the powerful Spear of Ragnarok from falling into the wicked clutches of Margan LaFey?



** GREY GRIFFINS BOOK 3: THE FALL OF THE TEMPLAR (January 2008)**
Lord Sumner has finally unlocked the secrets to the Spear of Ragnarok, unleashing a power that threatens to bring a second Ice Age. All hope seems lost until the Templar Knights discover Lord Saxon's Diary, and with it, clues that may help them find a relic with the power to stand against the Spear.

Now Max Sumner and the Grey Griffins must join the Templar in a treacherous journey into the Underworld as they hunt for the lost relic and try and save the planet from extinction. But even if they make it through the underground labyrinth, an ageless dragon awaits at the end of their quest. Are they up to the challenge? Find out in the gripping legend of The Fall of the Templar...



** GREY GRIFFINS BOOK 4: THE IMMORTALS (Coming Soon)**
Max Sumner might only be twelve years old, but how many other people can say that they have defeated a dragon, turned a Tundra Troll into a pile of ice crystals, met the rumored father of all vampires, and fought an army of werewolves?

It all started the night Max found an enchanted book in his grandmother's attic. He didn't know the monsters painted on those ancient pages were actually alive, or that it was going to be his job as the Guardian of the Codex Spiritus to keep them in the book. Nobody bothered to tell him that until it was too late. So before he knew any better, Max and his friends let all of those monsters out of the book. It was a treacherous mistake.

Ever since that day, it's been up to Max and his friends, who call themselves the Grey Griffins, to save the world from the evils they set free. Life in their sleepy town of Avalon, Minnesota turned chaotic. But after finally stopping the nefarious Lord Sumner -- Max's own father -- and his Black Wolf Society from sending the world into a second Ice Age, Max and the Grey Griffins hoped for some peace and quiet.

Then they found the cursed deck of Round Table cards once owned by the nefarious Otto Von Strife. The deck contained powerful cards that made winning the game almost too easy, but unfortunately the Griffins didn't understand just how powerful that deck was. Strangely, the paintings on those cards started coming to life, just like the monsters from the Codex Spiritus once had -- only this time, they were animating on their own.

Soon the Griffins discover that Von Strife has returned from a long imprisonment seeking more than his stolen Round Table Cards. Von Strife wants to free The Immortals -- a group of nine powerful beings bannished by the Templar long ago. Now it's up to Max and the Griffins to stop Von Strife before it's too late.

You can get a sneak peak for the first three chapters of Grey Griffins Book 4: THE IMMORTALS by clicking here!
Who I'd like to meet:
Kids (of all ages) who love to read, write, and draw. Teachers, school librarians, public library librarians, booksellers, other authors, parents, and you!

And here are some concept sketches of characters from the Grey Griffins series so you can get to know them!



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Apr 29 2008 10:12 PM

I noticed you haven't had comments in about a month.
:) I thought I'd check in to just say: The Books are too good!
7y13r aka GREEN HAWK-RIP dylan





Mar 29 2008 6:32 PM

do you know when or if the round table card game is going to come out
ps love the books man great job
♥LeTa♥





Mar 17 2008 10:46 AM

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Thanks for your wonderful books.....
Kirk





Mar 4 2008 3:54 PM

Bring on the immortals!

My son is wanting me to ask when is it coming. He loves the others and the preview just stoked his urgency.

If you have an idea when its to arrive please let me know so I can tell him.

keep the imagination alive
♥LeTa♥





Feb 28 2008 4:51 PM

great 3rd book...i can not wait for book 4...you both have done a geat job...thanks for writting your books...
nancy





Feb 23 2008 12:17 PM

Thanks for the ad, my son turned me on to your books and we are ready for number 4!
Very good!
MysticJourneyz





Feb 22 2008 8:38 AM

angel,butterfly,heaven
May all your Dreams have wings
MysticJourneyz





Feb 11 2008 9:33 AM

valentine
When She Smiles :]





Feb 9 2008 8:02 AM

Wow! I like the new artwork on the page!!
ryan





Feb 6 2008 6:16 PM

you guys are awesome writers. i have finished all three so far and cant wait for the immortals! there my favorite books!
Mrs. O'Loughlin <3





Feb 2 2008 6:14 PM

i finished the book and i am soo happy cant wait till the next one!
Me





Jan 31 2008 3:52 PM

I just finished this one! Another Awesome book!!! I can't wait to see what happens with the spear, Lord Sumner and Max in the next one!!
ALEC





Jan 30 2008 4:45 PM

STEAMcrow





Jan 28 2008 6:20 AM

It was great meeting you fellas at the Phoenix Comicon, and drawing a few beasties at the panel.

I respect all that you've accomplished. (So far...)

:)
the red head= andy





Jan 24 2008 9:14 PM

hey griffins i'm just excited to finally meet you guys at the Phoenix Comicon on Sunday. Can't wait to work with you guys. See ya soon!
Eliana's diary of Kosova, a novel





Jan 22 2008 5:13 PM

Hello Mr. Griffins,

Thank you for honoring me with your friendship. I hope to see you visit my page sometime.

I wish you the best of 2008! May you float from success!


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With all my love,
Fenix
Miss Erin





Jan 19 2008 9:14 PM

Thank you for friending me!
danny





Jan 16 2008 1:09 AM

i love the grey griffins serries its one of the best derries ive read the last 3rd book was good and i cant wait for the imomrtals when is it comeing out.wonder whats gonna happen to ernie i hope he turns out ok
ShissoU.





Dec 8 2007 2:20 PM

Hello.
:]
I can't wait for the Third book to come out (though I do hope that Logan and Iver don't die. I would stop reading if you would.)
Shari





Oct 27 2007 8:48 PM

Have a Happy Halloween!!
Margie Gosa Shivers





Oct 24 2007 9:25 PM

Greetings Grey,

Thanks so much for accepting friendship! :-)

Blessings and best wishes,
Margie Gosa Shivers
Author of Once Is Never Enough
MAtt





Oct 11 2007 9:41 PM

hey i wanted to ask u when ur next book comes out because the first 2 are great
Selina, The Amazing Quantum Claustrophobic[GOD.D.]


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Sep 28 2007 9:45 PM

can not wait until the last book, hopefully you guys will be at comic con again this year so i can get the last one signed! XD i hope ernie makes it out ok!!
Brandon





Sep 25 2007 4:56 PM

I cant wait for the third book!!!!!!!!! I bet it will be awesome!!!
Bookmans





Sep 7 2007 1:39 PM

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