Most Popular Books by Bill Myers

Ten-year-old Bernie Dingledorf very reluctantly acts as a secret agent again, this time to fight the B.A.D.D. agents who are trying to control the world through habit-forming worms.

The Next Wave of Stories in the Harbingers Series Arrives Cycle 2 of the Harbingers series continues the story of four gifted strangers brought together to fight a growing darkness. In Bill Myers''s "The Revealing," the team finds themselves in Rome trying to retrieve the mystical spear Hitler once owned--the very spear that pierced Christ''s side. This task will take them from hidden chambers inside the Vatican to a mysterious seaside cave with powers they could never expect. Frank Peretti''s "Infestation" unleashes a microscopic evil on the world that deceives, blinds, kills, then spreads. The Harbingers team must confront a monster bent on seducing and destroying mankind. In "Infiltration" by Angela Hunt, the team is wounded and barely holding together. Forced to split up, they realize their investigations have led them into dangerous waters. Alton Gansky''s "The Fog" unleashes a supernatural mist unlike any other. There are vicious things in the fog that kill whatever they find. One team member realizes that the ultimate sacrifice may have to be made.

Bloodhounds, Inc. series. Sean, Misty and Slobs the pet bloodhound dog are caught up in a dangerous search for a treasure hidden somewhere in the old, supposedly haunted church.

As our hero continues his off-the-record visits with Jesus Christ, his best friend draws him onto the wrong side of a moral and political issue. Amidst the drama and chaos, he learns two powerful truths: His identity is not in what he does for a living. His identity is not in what people think of him. Despite it all, amidst victories and catastrophic failures, he learns his identity, now and forever, is as God''s “deeply loved son.” Join Will Thomas as, with a touch of humor, he continues stumbling his way toward holiness and understanding God''s deep desire for intimate friendship.

Once again our part-time hereo and full-time walking disaster area finds himself smack dab in another misadventure. This time it''s full of dude-ranch disasters, bungling bronco busters, and the world''s biggest cow-and, well, let''s just say it''s not a pretty picture (or a pleasant smelling one). Through all this, Wally learns the importance of following God''s command to always forgive one another.

In book four, Chamber of Lies, Zach, Piper, and Elijah are reunited with their parents. But when Elijah is lured into the Chamber, he must face the Shadow Man in a battle for his soul. Only heaven can help him now.

Just as our hapless hero finally gets use to Jesus'' s many surprise visits, the stakes are raised even higher when his ex begs to move into his house with her latest boyfriend. Then, of course, there are the other women in his life— an uber-religious conservative and a jaded ex-Christian. All this as, barely knowing the Bible himself, he is roped into teaching a Bible study to rival gang members at the local prison. And yet, somehow, amidst the drama, comedy and surprising turn of events, he stumbles into the maturity God has always hoped for him.

Misadventures abound when Slicko-Ricko''s Advertising Agency arranges popularity and fame for clumsy Wally McDoogal, young writer of superhero stories.

In a fast-paced look at the book of James, bestselling author Bill Myers gives today''s youth solid, biblical teaching that is fun and challenging. Packed with relevant topics and practical answers to real-life problems, Just Believe It provides easy-to-understand explanations and study questions to help kids understand and apply James'' life-changing message on faith. They''ll discover tools for -- -- allowing faith to help them make decisions -- overcoming temptation -- reaching out to the unloved and unlovely -- trusting God for their future -- growing in prayerBeing a Christian is the most exciting, most energizing, most fulfilling adventure anybody could embark on! Just Believe It inspires teens to live their faith daily. Written for group or individual study.

Sean and Misty, a brother and sister detective team, investigate some thefts and mysterious eletrical disturbances at their father''s radio station.

Look out California, here comes Wally McDoogle! Our boy blunder gets his big break to star with his Uncle Max in the famous Fantasmo World stunt show. Unlike his father, who Wally secretly suspects to be a major loser, Uncle Max is everything Wally longs to be. . . Or so it appears on the surface. Unfortunately, Fantasmo World will never be the same, as in typical McDoogle Mayhem, Wally discovers the truth and learns who the real hero in his life is.

After she accidentally makes an enemy of superstar Hesper Breakahart on her first day at Malibu Junior High, thirteen-year-old TJ''s troubles multiply when two twenty-third century students, who have traveled back in time to observe her for a history project, decide to help her.

Classic stories from the Wally McDoogle series now with new designs and spot illustrations throughout. It was just a little lie. But mishap follows mishap until Wally is chased by bungling terrorist, a SWAT team, the TV news, and the National Guard. It isn''t until he risks his life to save his country (and has a little chat with the President along the way) that the madcap misunderstanding finally end. . . And Wally learns that honesty really is the best policy.

A reclusive college professor''s life is turned upside down by his impulsive, runaway niece who decides she''s going to live with him. To make matters worse, he begins slipping back in time to watch various Gospel narratives unfold that include off-the-record discussions with Jesus Christ. Soon he realizes his conversations tie directly into the drama, pain, and bitter-sweet comedy of his own life.

Four Bestselling Authors Team Up for Thrilling Supernatural Suspense Gathering four stories from four bestselling author friends, Invitation is the first collection in the ongoing Harbingers series. In "The Call" by Bill Myers, four strangers are drawn together to help a student at the mysterious Institute for Advanced Psychic Studies. His gifts are supposedly being honed to assist world leaders . . . but there are some very disturbing strings attached. Frank Peretti''s "The Haunted" confronts a supernatural mystery, a case of murder, and an exploration into the darkness of the human heart, all centering around a mysterious house. In Angela Hunt''s "The Sentinels," animals around the world are mysteriously dying. What could it mean? When the tragedy begins to touch Andi''s dreams, she discovers a terrifying theory. "The Girl" by Alton Gansky is a gripping tale of a young barefoot girl found holding a scroll in the snowy Oregon mountains. She is sweet, innocent--apparently not of this world--and something wants to kill her.

In The Case of the Hiccupping Ears, people all over the world are forgetting how to eat, see, hear, smell, and even walk! What on earth is going on? The boys at B.A.D.D. (Bungling Agents Dedicated to Destruction) are once again at work. Only Secret Agent Dingledorf and Splat can stop them.

Ho-Ho-NOOO! is all about TJ Finkelstein learning the real meaning of Christmas as she prepares for her future as a world leader with a little help from her 23rd-century goofball friends, Tuna and Herby. In a competition with her middle sister, TJ races to earn money so she can give it to her father as a Christmas present; he’s lost his job and the family is preparing to spend their first Christmas without their mom. Thanks to Tuna and Herby’s help at her job interview, where their futuristic gadgets expose the true motivation of each candidate, TJ lands a job at the mall—making kids smile for Santa and eventually playing (a much smaller) Santa herself. That job turns into a nanny gig for pop star Lady Goo-Goo’s spoiled and unattended kids. She also takes on a delivery job to help with dreamy Chad Steel’s plan to provide a hearty meal for the homeless on Christmas Eve . . . only to find herself delivering caviar cream puffs on the whim of TV star and classmate Hesper Breakahart. Despite all her work, her efforts to get money for Christmas backfire, but in the end TJ realizes Christmas is really about being with those she loves and sharing the love God has given through Christ.

Take one monster lurking in the depths of a mysterious lake. Add one glowing figure with powers to summon the creature to the shore. Stir in one Wally McDoogle, who reluctantly stumbles upon the truth: And you have the recipe for another. . . Laugh-filled McDoogle disaster. Being a hero is the last thing on Wally''s mind, but the fate of his entire town is at stake. Now he must race against the clock, his own fears, and his world renown klutziness - and learn to trust God - before he has any chance of saving the day,

In an effort to find the last of the fuel ingredients for their time pod, 23rd-century goofballs Tuna and Herby transport themselves to Africa. Unfortunately, they also transport TJ Finkelstein and half of her 7th-grade science class, including TV star Hesper Breakahart and dreamy Chad Steel. In the jungle, the Time Stumblers’ usual mayhem jumps to a new level as Herby is adopted by a mother gorilla, Tuna is transformed into an ostrich chick, and the students are taken in by an African tribe. When Hesper tries to escape by leaping into a raging river, TJ finds that it’s time to begin showing the leadership qualities that Tuna and Herby claim she’ll have someday as a world leader. Thanks to her, everyone makes it home safely, and the Time Stumblers fuel up their time pod, leaving with laughter, tears . . . and one last zany surprise for TJ.

After his death, including a tour of heaven, Will realizes Earth'' s great need and agrees to return to help. With Jesus'' instruction and their occasional visits to Old Testament times and prophets, our hero learns through failure and mishaps (always with a touch of Myers'' s humor), how to prepare for the battles God has called him to fight.

Three children are whisked into strange and wonderful worlds.

With Denise''s gift to Nathan of a strange red stone, an adventure to another dimension begins, culminating in Nathan''s perilous entrapment, due to his own selfishness, and with parallels to Christian beliefs overall.

Ten-year-old secret agent Bernie Dingledorf tells a lie and helps expose the world to a dread cold that makes jets of flame come out through your toenails.

Finally equipped for battle, our reluctant hero begins the fight . . . while learning where the real battlefield lies . . . who his real enemies are . . . when to strike with God'' s truth or reach out with His grace . . . and when to quietly pray or boldly take a stand regardless the cost.Now that Will has received the tools of spiritual warfare, he must learn how to use them. Through trial and sometimes comical error— along with patient instruction from Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Host of Heaven he learns:What to fightWhen to fightAnd, most importantly— Who to fightAs he becomes the warrior God has always called him to be.

At last, Wally can have the superpowers he has always dreamed of and written about! Thanks to the newest invention of Junior Whiz Kid, Wally now has . . Laser-Blaster Eye Beams-handy for catching those bad guys . . . and reheating your hot chocolate. Inviso Shield-a flip of the switch and your invisible . . . except for you''re underwear. Extendo Arms-great for back scratching those hard to reach spots . . . particularly if they''re a thousand miles away. These and a dozen other superpowers allow him to try to make the world a better place . . . until he realizes that the biggest differences are not made by flashy superheroes, but by everyday people doing everyday acts of kindness. Join our boy blunder as he learns the true meaning of helping and caring for others.

Charlie Madison is a burned out Special Forces Agent and his world is about to be turned upside down. When his 13-year-old niece barges into his reclusive life, Charlie must come out of retirement to rescue her parents and a computer Program that has recorded the actual Voice of God--the implications of which have shaken the world''s religions to their core. Together, with the help of the attractive and mysterious Lisa Harmon, Charlie and his niece circle the globe, tracking down the religious radicals who have kidnapped his sister and brother-in-law. But, there is far more at stake than the safety of the parents or even religion. If the Voice of God created reality, It can destroy it. If controlled, It would become a weapon of mass destruction making all others obsolete. Soon the trio not only fights against various religious powers, but major governments as well . . . until the Program is discovered and played back with unimaginable results.

Twin siblings Jake and Jenny have lost their mother and must move to Israel to live with their archaeologist dad; they don''t yet see how "all things work together for good to those who love God," but a strange machine will lead them to the Truth soon enough.

This retelling of The Good Samaritan teaches the importance of being a good friend. Mom and Pop Roly Poly and their little Rolies, Junior and Sissy, find themselves face-to-face with some biker flies. It looks like big trouble for Pop! Will anyone stop to help him? Someone will—the last person anyone expects.

With the help of their dog, Slobs, preteen sleuths Sean and Melissa Hunter solve Midvale''s wacky mysteries, teaching children the truth about supernatural and out-of-this-world life forms. In "Mystery of the Melodies from Mars, " the siblings receive a message that is truly out of this world: "Abstain from all appearance of evil" (1 Thessalonians 5:22).

Brenda, a tattoo artist who sees images of the future, and three other strangers with special abilities are drawn together to help a young student at the mysterious Institute for Advanced Psychic Studies. Daniel''s gifts are supposedly being honed to assist world leaders . . . but it turns out there are some very disturbing strings attached.

Boy-genius Wally McDoogle makes one very minor mistake...and decides to hide the truth from his parents. What harm could come from hiding one tiny mistake? Much more than Wally bargained for! Junior Genius (the spoiled, super-inventor from My Life As a Sky Surfing Skateboarder) turns Wally into a human guinea pig for his latest creation-the Mind Magnifier. And something goes terribly wrong. Instead of a dramatically increased brain size, Wally ends up with ears big enough to use for hang-gliding! When you mix in giant flying snails and Tina, a giggling tarantula the size of a small house, you''ve got problems of major proportions. Now, our boy blunder must save Tina, his life, and the entire city! In this life-and-death struggle, Wally learns the importance of admitting mistakes and not hiding the truth from his parents.

With over 4 million units sold, the award-winning McGee and Me! series continues to impact the lives of children around the globe. This book is based on the highly engaging classic children’s video series, which received an “A” rating by Entertainment Weekly. It’s one of the best-loved inspirational children’s brands of all time. Parents applaud the values, and kids love the high-action and hilarious antics of Nick and his alter-ego, McGee. In this three–story collection, see how spreading rumors and making up false stories is a surefire way to hurt others in The Big Lie. Join Nick on a TV game show as he learns that being an egoist and bully only wins the contempt of friends in A Star in the Breaking. And in The Not-So-Great Escape, discover through monster-movie-mayhem why God wants us to be obedient and make wise decisions.

From best-selling author Bill Myers comes a hilarious, faith-filled, and action-packed adventure starring the Mulligan family. For some reason, things keep going wrong for the Mulligan kids. There was the incident with the bugs on the bus. Then came the mixed-up lunches. And now several animals have escaped from the park. What is going on? Could the curse that Madame Clare mentioned at her fortune-telling booth actually be true? What''s more, could it seriously hurt their animal park and family connection. Will Mike Mulligan fail in his bid to oust the corrupt Mayor? Neither Michael nor Traci Mulligan had intended upon a large family, let alone one of such diversity. But God had other plans. After their second child, Lisa, was born blind, they began to see their gift for reaching out, connecting, and laughing with special children with special needs―all while raising their family among the many creatures living at the animal park that they operate. Are there trials? You bet. There''s no way to keep the boat from rocking with so many children from such diverse backgrounds and in such an incredible environment. But their faith in Christ, commitment to one another, and ability to laugh at themselves keep them digging in to make it work.

“Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve." Joshua 24:15 In this second book of the Truth Seekers series, Bill Myers combines comedy and suspense to capture the importance of Biblical truths. Project Truth Seekers’ crazy invention is a super-holographic replica of Noah’s ark. No problem, except with Noah’s ark comes Noah’s animals—all of them! In an effort to fix the Machine and remove the animals from camp, big brother Jake (older than sister Jenny by 12 minutes) enters the fantastically real computer program. Here, he experiences a world similar to our own with its sin and rebellion. But it is a world that could be saved, if the people would repent and trust in God’s only means of salvation. Meanwhile, Jenny and Jesse, her sort-of-boyfriend, travel back in time to stop Jenny’s father from making his own wrong decision. Laughter and drama abound as both Jake and Jenny learn the importance of making right choices . . . until both are hurled together into a spectacular encounter that nearly destroys Jenny’s life.

Still on their quest to teach TJ Finkelstein the life lessons she’ll need to be a great world leader, 23rd-century goofballs Tuna and Herby are brewing up even more trouble for the new kid in Malibu. As the boys try to repair their futuristic gadgets, a little glitch in their Thought Broadcaster Pen lands TJ in the body of her nemesis, TV star Hesper Breakahart . . . and vice versa. And the plot thickens when Tuna and Herby decide to put TJ’s new look and superstar power to use. The time stumblers set up a concert for “Hesper” as a diversion while they sneak aboard a nuclear submarine and borrow a plutonium power pack—one of the items needed to fuel their time pod and get them out of TJ’s life. Meanwhile, Tuna and Herby are hounded by their own nemesis, Bruce Bruiseabone, who’s having a little trouble with forgiveness . . . a lesson that TJ realizes she might also need to learn as she walks a mile in Hesper’s shoes—and body!

Only master of mayhem Wally McDoogle can turn an innocent game of laser tag into international espionage. From the Swiss Alps to the African plains, Agent 00 1/7th bumblingly employs such top-secret gizmos as rocket-powered toilet paper, exploding dental floss and the ever-popular transformer tacos (don''t laugh, they get great gas mileage) in a desperate attempt to stop the dreaded and super secret . . . Giggle Gun. It isn''t until Wally finally takes responsibility for his actions (which unfortunately involves leaping out of a jet fighter traveling 1.2 gazillion miles an hour), that he is finally able to save his life. . . And while he is at it, the entire free world.

"Life in a big, diverse family is already an adventure, but life at the Mulligan Wild Animal Park is downright epic! Meet the Magnificent Mulligans, a crazy family with a bunch of cool kids--living the dream as they operate a 1250-acre wild animal park. Except it doesn''t feel like much a dream for Hector. Fresh off the tough streets of Bogota, Colombia, Hector can''t understand why the Mulligan family cares so much about taking care of animals--especially the weak, vulnerable ones. You must be strong to survive. But a newcomer to the park begins to challenge Hector''s long-held belief. Meanwhile, twins Jessica and Janelle get drawn into some middle-school mean-girl drama that jolts their relationship. Can they rebuild their friendship and recognize the power of forgiveness? Speaking of forgiveness--especially the difficulty of it--Lisa can''t believe her big brother Nick''s carelessness. Sometimes it''s no big deal. That''s just Nick being Nick. But it''s a much bigger deal when Nick''s forgetfulness causes Lisa''s favorite animal to run away from the park. Now the Mulligans must do what they do best: work together to make sure everyone gets home safe."--

The mishaps never end as TJ’s “helpers” from the 23rd century—Tuna and Herby—continue to study TJ as she learns the valuable lessons she’ll need to become a future world leader. In Oops!, TJ learns the importance of speaking and thinking well of people even when they are difficult, thanks to the Thought Broadcaster Pen, which exposes the thoughts of everyone it hits. As usual, Tuna and Herby’s attempts to fix the pen only make things worse—now all of TJ’s thoughts become reality! As she fights not to return meanness to others (and to clean up the disasters her thoughts cause, like turning whiny TV star Hesper Breakahart into a giant baby), TJ learns from her dad a little more about how her mother handled things: She kept reminding herself that each of us is God’s creation. And no matter how mean people may be, we all need to be loved. The same message also unfolds through a side story of classmate Chad Steel learning to treat a mean boy better.