Author Profile
Jason Segel
6 Books
Jason Segel is widely known as an actor and screenwriter, but he is also a successful author of children's and young adult fiction. He co-authored the middle-grade Nightmares! series and the young adult sci-fi Otherworld trilogy alongside Kirsten Miller. His imaginative writing often blends engaging adventures with thoughtful themes, encouraging young readers to confront their fears and explore the impact of advanced technology.
Nightmares!
The Lost Lullaby
Charlie Laird finally thought his bad dreams were gone for good. But when a mysterious new girl arrives at Cypress Creek Elementary and strange noises echo through the night, Charlie knows something is terribly wrong. Soon, he finds himself trapped in a bizarre dreamworld that does not even belong to him. Instead of his own fears, he is surrounded by a flock of creepy, unmoving black sheep. Charlie quickly realizes the sinister twins Ick and Ink are behind the woolly madness. They have returned to town, and they are definitely up to no good. To stop the twins from ruining sleep forever, Charlie and his friends must face their wildest fears all over again. You will need to keep the lights on as you follow Charlie into this hilarious and spooky adventure. Can he figure out how to escape someone else's nightmare before the terrifying sheep take over completely? Join the brave crew of Cypress Creek as they battle things that go bump in the night in this thrilling, funny chapter book.
9-12 Years
338 Pages
N/A
/5
Nightmares!
Nightmares!
Moving into a creepy purple mansion is bad enough, but Charlie Laird is positive his new stepmother is actually a witch. To make matters worse, Charlie cannot remember the last time he had a decent night of sleep. Every time he closes his eyes, terrifying monsters chase him through his dreams. But the real trouble begins when those same monsters start slipping out of his nightmares and into the waking world of Cypress Creek. Now, the terrifying creatures from his imagination are roaming the streets, and Charlie is the only one who can stop them. You will be on the edge of your seat as Charlie teams up with his friends to face down his greatest fears. Can a group of ordinary kids conquer the monsters before their town is lost to the darkness forever? Dive into this funny, spooky middle grade fantasy where facing your worst fears is the only way to save the day.
9-12 Years
370 Pages
N/A
/5
Last Reality
OtherEarth
Simon risked everything to dive into a deadly virtual reality and save his best friend, Kat. But escaping the simulation was only the beginning. The world's largest tech corporation is actively hunting them down while a fierce war rages inside their digital creation. Now, Simon and Kat must team up with a rogue hacker, a ruthless gangster, and an unpredictable digital entity to take down the massive company. Their desperate mission uncovers a terrifying new weapon called OtherEarth. This highly advanced augmented-reality game does not just alter your senses, it completely erases the boundary between the real world and digital fantasy. You will be pulled into a high-stakes cyberpunk thriller as Simon races against time to stop a technology that can kill you in real life. Can he and his friends destroy the dangerous game before the corporation controls humanity? Step into a fast-paced science fiction adventure where one wrong move means game over.
13-18 Years
338 Pages
N/A
/5
Last Reality
Otherworld
Imagine a virtual reality so perfect you can taste, smell, and touch every part of it. There are no screens, no controllers, and absolutely no rules to hold you back. This is Otherworld, a revolutionary new simulation designed to let you indulge your deepest desires without consequences. Simon never thought twice about the highly addictive technology until his best friend Kat gets trapped inside. To save her, Simon must plug into the dangerous digital landscape and navigate a world where nothing is exactly as it seems. As he uncovers the terrifying secrets behind the game, he realizes the corporation running Otherworld has a dark agenda for humanity. You will question the future of technology as you follow Simon on a pulse-pounding rescue mission through this immersive science fiction thriller. Can he beat a flawless digital reality that was designed to keep players locked inside forever? Get ready for an intense adventure where the line between the physical world and virtual space disappears completely.
13-18 Years
370 Pages
N/A
/5
Last Reality
OtherLife
The tech villains who control the world's most dangerous virtual reality are closing in fast. Simon, Kat, Busara, and Elvis are running for their lives, but escaping the massive corporation seems impossible. The corrupt tech giant is about to release their ultimate creation, a complete reality reboot known as OtherLife. This terrifying new technology will alter human existence and give the corporation ultimate power over the entire planet. To stop the launch and save humanity, Simon must survive the final, most deadly phase of the simulation. You will be thrust into a relentless race against time as the group of friends fights to shut down the digital threat once and for all. Can Simon outsmart a seemingly invincible enemy before the real world is erased entirely? Experience the gripping conclusion to this high-stakes science fiction trilogy, where the battle for our physical reality is fought inside the ultimate virtual game.
13-18 Years
305 Pages
N/A
/5
Nightmares!
The Sleepwalker Tonic
Just when Charlie Laird thinks it is safe to sleep, his creepy hometown of Cypress Creek gets even weirder. Charlie and his friends successfully escaped the Netherworld, and his stepmother's magical herbarium has kept their bad dreams away. But suddenly, all of her loyal customers are driving out to the neighboring town of Orville Falls for a mysterious new sleep potion. When Charlie investigates, he discovers that the people of Orville Falls are not sleeping at all. Instead, they are shuffling around town like a horde of mindless zombies. Charlie knows exactly what this means: the nightmare creatures are back and causing chaos once again. You will laugh and shiver as Charlie bravely leads his crew to stop the terrifying sleepwalker epidemic. Can they figure out the secret behind the dangerous potion before the zombie-like curse spreads to their own town? Uncover the spooky mystery in this hilarious middle grade adventure about facing your fears and trusting your friends.
9-12 Years
370 Pages
N/A
/5
