Bøker av Koos Verkaik

In the quiet landscape of Drenthe, painter Lucas and his two young charges, Albert and Bastiaan, stumble upon an otherworldly secret. A chance encounter with a gnome and a fox sets the stage for an unspoken connection with the mystical realm. As the boys navigate the thin veil between reality and enchantment, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. In "Terrible Little Brother," witness the subtle dance of unseen hands, the whispered gratitude of mythical beings, and the untold stories that linger in the spaces between the mundane and the magical. Embrace the ambiguity, where the unexpected unfolds, and every glance holds a deeper meaning in the mysterious bond between the brothers and the mystical world they unknowingly befriend.

"The law of the jungle!" the waitress cried out. "You have heard about that, haven't you? The strongest one rules over the weaker ones. That's the way things go here on Nickel Dime Boulevard. That's why I can tell you that it isn't all over yet."They called him Rat. He came from Nickel Dime Boulevard, a shop street for the poor in the 1930's, USA.And Rat combined his special, paranormal gifts with another young man and two young women. Together they were strong, they were able to build 'Creatos' - imaginary figures everyone was able to see! They fought against criminal organizations and managed to make a fortune.But it all changed, when they met other 'Creatos' and the greedy people who brought them to life. Everything seems to be possible in this new fantasy thriller by Koos Verkaik.

At the end of the nineteenth century, the rich have great interest in the occult; tables dance everywhere, and ghosts speak in many a darkened room.Willem Wolf, a wealthy young man, has a passion for exploring psychic phenomena and exposing the charlatans. He believes many are fraudulent and he becomes a one-man inquisition hunting for the truth, first giving the psychics the benefit of the doubt until he sees through their trickery.Then he decides to find out what happens when more than a dozen mediums concentrate on the same thing at the same time. He finds himself in a mesmerizing world where the intriguing story of the long-lost Nibelung Gold seems to be a fact.Wolf begins a journey he never expected, dealing with dishonest and evil people while searching for the truth of the legendary Nibelung treasure or Rhine Gold that has been lost since the 5th century along Germany's Rhine River."...A very interesting story. I really liked Wolf and the story being set late in the 19th century. The magic, spiritism, ghosts and of course finding out the story behind the legend, along with the suspense, mystery and adventure made for a delightful read. I highly recommend The Nibelung Gold to those who love a great mystery/adventure/suspense story." - Amazon review by Sheri A. Wilkinson

In Silver and the Ghost Horse, Book 3 of Saladin series, Angie and her wonder horse Silver plunge into another dangerous adventure when a sly counselor and a giant soldier decide to destroy the camp of Robin Hood.The giant soldier, Buck Bains, and the counselor work with the evil Prince John to create a super army to find Angie, force her to bring them to the camp to arrest Robin Hood, and bring Angie and the two wonder horses, Saladin and Silver to the Prince.

Prince John reigns over England now that his brother Richard Lionheart is not there. He exploits the people and wears Richard's crown. Everyone fears this mean prince except for men like Robin Hood and girls like Angie!Angie roams the country on the back of her wonder horse Silver and comes across the most odd persons. She runs into knight Rush and his little son Arthur; she meets a merry rat catcher and finally returns to the camp of Robin Hood.Prince John then organizes an election. The man who becomes the Jester of Nottingham is allowed to reign the country for one week.The Prince does not know that King Richard has set foot on English ground again! Angie knows where she can find the king and the king uses her help and her wonder horses to retake control of the kingdom.

The Search for ImmortalityA group of extremely clever rich German and Dutch scientists hope to live forever. They search for different possibilities to prolong life and spend lots of money to reach their goal. Then they hear about a wizard who was supposed to have lived ages ago - Nicolas Nimbus. If Nicolaes Nimbus is still alive and has found the secret of immortality through magic; the scientists want to find him - to examine him in their labs! But they need master painter Rein Vulpes to set a trap for Nicolaes Nimbus. Then high tech science meets ancient magic...

It is a rough time in England, where Prince John sits temporarily on the throne of his brother, Richard the Lionhearted.When Angie, a poor Saxon girl, who takes care of the horses for Lord Baltimore, attempts to save her beloved colt, Silver, she is plunged into a series of wild adventures as she tries to keep a colt out of the greedy hands of the prince. While on the run, she meets a mysterious knight who grants her his horse - Saladin, a magical black stallion from a faraway, unknown country. This wonder horse teaches all his tricks to the beautiful young stallion Silver. In this new story Angie is far away from Nottingham and still on the run from the evil Prince John. Faithful to King Richard and never afraid of great adventures, Angie meets the oddest people - a tinker, Joe and his bear Bruto and especially the spoiled Princess Wanda, daughter of the prince, who is after her favorite horse!When Silver is stolen from Angie by the prince and given to Wanda, Angie is devastated. Will she ever see her beloved wonder horse Silver again?

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Arthur Croft, a great rocket engineer, will send a special capsule into space hoping that it will be intercepted by extraterrestrial creatures. Then he commits suicide! Croft and many others who deal with space travel strongly believe that UFO's arc a reality. Jasper Froch, an American hippie, learns how to control the phenomenon of synchronicity and finds out that all kinds of coincidences lead him in a certain direction. A Swiss psychiatrist asks Jasper to make friends with a special patient: a rich American by the name of Francis Lockhart. Meanwhile, a UFO crashes in Sanguine, Florida. Sanguine changes: people act strange, and many of them turn out to be geniuses! There are also murderers who arc so clever that they become a danger for the USA. The army is ready to destroy the town, but then Jasper finds out about the influence of the UFO, about Arthur Croft and his own role in a very dangerous game...Koos Verkaik, is a prolific Dutch author of fantasy, science fiction and horror - a master at creating sensational work full of magic, horror, mystery and adventure. Verkaik has written over sixty titles - he wrote his first novel at the age of eighteen, in a weekend; it was published right away! Pharos brings many of his great novels, plus his famous series of children's books, Alex and the Wolpertinger!About HIM, After the UFO Crash: "I gave it 5 stars but wished I could give it more, because it deserves more!" (Coco's Reviews)

Prepare to be transported to a realm where ancient mysticism intertwines with modem secrets in ""Hellequin,"" the mesmerizing new novel by the acclaimed master of magic, fantasy, and adventure, Koos Verkaik. Within these pages, a clandestine society reveals itself, turning the world upside-down and beckoning you into a world of wonder.Unleash your imagination as you embark on a journey that defies the limits of reality. Koos Verkaik, renowned for his captivating storytelling, crafts a tale where the power of transformation becomes your greatest asset. As a Hellequin, one is blessed with extraordinary gifts: the ability to don disguises at will, to shift one's appearance with ease, and to conjure illusions that bewilder and astound.In this captivating novel, secrets and shadows dance hand in hand, blurring the lines between what is real and what lies beyond. Embrace the enigmatic power that resides within you, for it is a gift unlike any other. As you navigate a world where fantasy becomes tangible, you'll discover that being a Hellequin is both a blessing and a burden. It is a secret you must leam to navigate, a gift you must accept, develop, and treasure.With over 70 enthralling titles to his name, Koos Verkaik has enthralled readers worldwide with his unparalleled storytelling prowess. In ""Hellequin,"" he invites you to join an elite society where dreams come alive, where the art of disguise and the magic of illusion converge in an extraordinary tapestry of adventure.Prepare to be captivated, enchanted, and forever changed as you immerse yourself in the world of ""Hellequin."" Unlock the door to an extraordinary destiny and embrace the fantastical journey that awaits. The secrets of the Hellequin await you-will you answer their call?

We suggest this fascinating children's story book by author Koos Verkaik to people who are spending time at home and seeking a cozy adventure or bedtime tale. Lessons of friendship, courage, honesty, good, evil, deceit, hard work, and integrity are taught through the amazing stories in the book, which open doors to delight, information, engagement, and empathy. These simple fables convey significant moral lessons and insight about how to live your life, and kids will love reading them.

"e;The law of the jungle!"e; the waitress cried out. "e;You have heard about that, haven't you? The strongest one rules over the weaker ones. That's the way things go here on Nickel Dime Boulevard. That's why I can tell you that it isn't all over yet."e;They called him Rat. He came from Nickel Dime Boulevard, a shop street for the poor in the 1930's, USA.And Rat combined his special, paranormal gifts with another young man and two young women. Together they were strong, they were able to build 'Creatos' - imaginary figures everyone was able to see! They fought against criminal organizations and managed to make a fortune.But it all changed, when they met other 'Creatos' and the greedy people who brought them to life. Everything seems to be possible in this new fantasy thriller by Koos Verkaik.

"e;I proudly present you the Greatest Show on Earth,"e; said Maurice, the swindler, the failed illusionist, the alcoholic, "e;and the price for a ticket is set to one million British pounds...."e;"e;We humans are so unique that it's a wonder that we are not constantly wondering about why we are as we are,"e; said the guide.Africa, round 1920: Hector Fabry, the great adventurer, is dying from malaria. A strange figure kneels down next to him and puts his hand on his forehead.The next moment Hector is alive and well!The strange man who saved his life is following him now - Hector gives him a name: Okapi.And one has ever seen an odd man like Okapi before.This strange man needs help. He is from another place in time and he is suffering from a deadly disease.Only Hector can help him - he has to travel back in time, to legendary Legio, and come back with the right medicine to save Okapi.And so Hector ends up in Legio, 10.000 years BC, and must try to survive in this crazy civilization...