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The Battle for Christmas: Reign of the Nutcrackers
Inspired by our hometown of Steubenville, OH…
The nutcrackers are alive! An ancient force threatens their small-town Christmas, and only a true shepherd can stop it.
Every Christmas, Tim's small town becomes the magical Christmas Village, thanks to his father’s life-size nutcrackers. But when his father becomes mysteriously ill, the fate of the beloved festival falls on 13-year-old Tim.
Despite his father's warnings to stay away, Tim steps up to the challenge—only to awaken the ancient force of darkness known as the UnChristmas. Now, the once-cheerful nutcrackers are transformed into an army of living MadCrackers. Their one ruining the town's Christmas.
Tim has no choice but to embark on a journey, learning secrets from his family's past, battling the MadCrackers, and embracing a destiny that will change his life forever.
Join Tim on a captivating adventure of hope, family, and the enduring magic of Christmas. Perfect for fans of holiday adventures and heartwarming tales, this story reminds us that even in the darkest times, the light of Christmas can shine the brightest.
The nutcrackers are alive! An ancient force threatens their small-town Christmas, and only a true shepherd can stop it.
Every Christmas, Tim's small town becomes the magical Christmas Village, thanks to his father’s life-size nutcrackers. But when his father becomes mysteriously ill, the fate of the beloved festival falls on 13-year-old Tim.
Despite his father's warnings to stay away, Tim steps up to the challenge—only to awaken the ancient force of darkness known as the UnChristmas. Now, the once-cheerful nutcrackers are transformed into an army of living MadCrackers. Their one ruining the town's Christmas.
Tim has no choice but to embark on a journey, learning secrets from his family's past, battling the MadCrackers, and embracing a destiny that will change his life forever.
Join Tim on a captivating adventure of hope, family, and the enduring magic of Christmas. Perfect for fans of holiday adventures and heartwarming tales, this story reminds us that even in the darkest times, the light of Christmas can shine the brightest.
228 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 4, 2024
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February 8, 2026
A fun and ultimately thoughtful story featuring the Nutcracker Village in Steubenville, Ohio. As a local, it was neat to read a fictional tale in which the places mentioned were familiar. Fun, family, and a dash of suspense make this an engaging tale for young and old alike!
January 11, 2026
Great read
I grew up just 25 miles north of Steubenville I really enjoy reading stories from local authors,the story kept you waning more. Keep up the great work
I grew up just 25 miles north of Steubenville I really enjoy reading stories from local authors,the story kept you waning more. Keep up the great work
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews