John Claude Bemis

1 series 3 books in order

John Claude Bemis grew up in rural eastern North Carolina, where he loved reading the Jack tales and African American trickster stories, as well as fantasy and science fiction classics. A songwriter and musician in an Americana roots band, John found inspiration for his Clockwork Dark trilogy in old-time country and blues music and the Southern folklore at its heart. John is a former elementary school teacher and lives with his family in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Visit John's website at johnclaudebemis.com.

Known for
The Clockwork Dark

Series by John Claude Bemis

The Clockwork Dark

3 books in order · 2009–2011

  1. Cover of The Nine Pound Hammer

    The Nine Pound Hammer

    2009 · John Claude Bemis

    What if John Henry had a son? Twelve-year-old Ray is haunted by the strangest memories of his father, whom Ray swears could speak to animals. Now an…

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  2. Cover of The Wolf Tree

    The Wolf Tree

    2010 · John Claude Bemis

    Look no further for the perfect book for boys and girls who love fantasy, adventure, and white-knuckle action! "Can you imagine eternal Darkness,…

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  3. Cover of The White City

    The White City

    2011 · John Claude Bemis

    In The Nine Pound Hammer, John Bemis introduced middle-grade readers to a whole new approach to epic fantasy, founded on characters and themes from…

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