Books by Billy Stancil

A visit from an old friend. A mysterious text from a stranger. Frightening dreams of what may lie ahead. The return of a powerful and cunning enemy. This summer break is about to get crazy for Mark McGee and his friends...in fact, they may not all survive. Join the gang as they face their fears together and new challenges as one. In this exciting sequel, they will enter a place where angels cannot go...the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Billy Stancil lives in Jacksonville, FL with his wife, Rachel. His daughter, Lesley, lives in NYC, and insisted on being mentioned. He has been involved in youth ministry, drama ministry, and Christian comedy. His 3 favorite things are chicken wings, doughnuts, and spending time with his wife...in that order. His goal as an author is to offer the message of the cross of Christ in an exciting way to children of all ages. "There just aren't enough 'Christian' novels that actually put Christ at the center. Jesus is, after all, the greatest superhero of all time."

Mark McGee and his family have just moved to the small town of Gateway, Florida. Just as Mark begins to enjoy his new friends and quiet life, he discovers that this little town has a secret. Following a string of nightmares involving a dragon and a boy who claims to have the answers, Mark sets off to investigate the mysteries of a castle hidden in a "scary forest" and the missing children it's believed to contain. Join Mark, Scotty, Gabi and friends as they learn the meaning of friendship, the truth of a legend and the power of love while they search for the Gateway to God. Billy Stancil was born in North Carolina and presently lives in Jacksonville, FL with his wife. He has been involved in youth ministry, Christian comedy, and drama ministry. His goal as an author is to offer the message of the cross of Christ in an exciting way to children of all ages.