Click on book cover to buy Imagine a peaceful quiet town where there are no worries. Late one-night, Zariah was awaking to chaos on her balcony. There she finds a little creature bleeding, so she rescues it. Little did Zariah know that the little creature would change the course of Zariah’s town. Soon this creature begins to grow at a rapid pace. Zariah names her Diamond because of her eyes that looked like crystals. Diamond has a best friend who she calls Dog. A warning, if you mess with her best friend Dog, Diamond will shred you to pieces.Take a journey into this science fiction/ fantasy world of Diamond, Dog, and Zariah. Not everyone is who they seem to be.It is with a heavy heart that my dog Noodles died on 12-08-2020 by a vicious dog attack. The dog was 40 to 50 pounds heavier than she was. I to, was attacked by this dog trying to save my beloved service dog. Noodles is on the front cover with Diamond and her real picture is on the back. If it was not for her the story would not had come to life. She just turned 12 the day of the attack.Proceeds for this book will go to creating new laws for the State of California for dog owners and their dogs. We need to change the laws so the owner will be responsible for their dogs actions. Where humanity calls home is dying. Earth is received a beating every day. One does not have to look far to see something is wrong. A silent plague is sweeping across our planet right before humanity’s eyes. All living species are now affected by this epidemic; no one is immune from it. It is killing all life forms on the land, in the air, and beneath sea. Just stop what you are doing and look up towards the sky, and you will find the answer. Scientist state that chem-trails are nothing but water streaming from unmarked jets. Since when does humanity have the right to play “God” by manipulating the air we breathe? The trails everyone sees in the sky are not curing the droughts or bringing rain to countries that need it the most. I ask this simple question; “Does the atmosphere above us look strange to you?” There is a hidden agenda in the sky that no one will admit too.Time is running out for all of us.The contents of this book (seventy-four images) give the reader the insight to start watching the sky instead of looking down on a phone or other device when we are outside.You are about to take a journey back in time. This story takes place some forty years ago, where the word “abuse” was considered taboo.Within the pages of this book, is the horrific story of one little girl’s life. Nikki’s adopted parents, the Taylor’s, had the entire justice system convinced that Nikki was insane.Nikki had been living in an unthinkable hell for years. Unfortunately, when the truth finally came to light, it was too late.Her story is one of the many shocking cases of child abuse, which never had the chance to be heard. It is time to hear Nikki’s story, the side no one would listen to, until now.“The Shadows of Nikki,” is based on a true story of adoption and abuse.What you are about to read, is graphic. This book is not intended for under the age of seventeen. Parental discretion is advised.This is the new challenge for the world to embrace. It is called child abuse. We have the power to stop this vicious cycle that has plagued our children for years.I Christine D. Patterson will donate fifty cent for every digital version of “The Shadows of Nikki” that is sold, and one dollar for every book that is sold. I want to help bring awareness of child abuse that plagues our world every day. It is time for these children’s voices to be heard and understood. Proceeds will be going to http://fosteringmediaconnections.orgThis book is the new version of the 2007 edition. Humanity is a complex species. We have been taking the gifts of this planet for granted since the dawn of time. We have the mind set of whatever this Earth has to offer, it is ours for the taking. Compassion is losing ground with the sands of time. The future of our children is at stake. We have no time to contemplate on such matters anymore. Trees and flowers that once lined our streets and parks are now dying before our eyes. The bees that we need for our food source are almost extinct. The question is simple; “What will become of humanity when our food source runs out.”Amanda is a suspenseful novel about love, death, honor, and betrayal. The story takes place in the sleepy little fishing town of Orion Bay. Well, the town was sleepy, that is until a young and handsome man named Michael Brooks came along.He began to work for Watson Enterprises and was named Architect of the year after his first year. His three friends Jason Hampton, Brian Carter, and Reggie Pines also worked for the firm. There was nothing that Michael’s friends would not do for him. Little did they know, Michael had a dark and twisted side to him? Michael would lead the whole town into a world that would change everyone lives forever.Come take a ride with Jason and company to Orion Bay. No need to pack an overnight bag, because your curious mind has just purchased a one way ticket. Your taxi is waiting.Footnote: This is the new kindle 2015 version of Amanda. It has been completely overhauled from beginning to end.