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Brad A. LaMar when he’s not fighting evil witches and wizards or uncovering the true tales behind some of the most well-known nursery rhymes, is an educator who resides in the Indianapolis Metropolitan area in the US. He has taught science to middle school students for more than twenty-five-years. He is married to his wife Lori who he describes as a beautiful and supportive woman and has two grown up children Evan and Paige who are making their own way in the world.
Having interviewed Brad a couple of times and chatted to him over the years I think it’s fair to say he’s a man whose head never really gravitated far from the fantasy world of childhood/teenage imaginations.
The idea for the Celtic Mythos series came from his love of science fiction and fantasy and the underutilized and abundantly rich folklore of the Celtic people. They are so much more than leprechauns! Brad has always loved a good story, and upon reaching the mythos of the Celtic Isles he became enthralled in the type of story he could create.
Brad especially enjoys the way a story makes a reader think, laugh and react. He has worked hard to bring about those experiences in his best-selling YA fantasy series, Celtic Mythos.
As for The Goz Tales books and Winkerton Wolf well, Brad really has let his childhood memories of old nursery rhymes and their characters run riot as he puts a completely different spin on bygone tales cleverly entwined with detective twists.
Brad with all his books is clearly showing to his readers the breath and reach of his story telling skills.
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M&T’s Private Detection and Bakery
Independently Published by Narrative Retail
This is the first book in the Muff N Mann and Tom Thumb detective stories. Muff is a baker who works in the village bakery of Gosling, now Gosling isn’t a particularly nice place to live as it’s plagued with crimes all related to old nursery rhymes. Tom, Muff’s detective partner lives in the bread bin in the bakery shop as he is the size of a thumb, but his detective skills are quite astute when required. Muff and Tom’s reputation to solve mysteries has spread wide and far and they start to receive letters asking for help. This book starts off with the nursey rhyme “Jack and Jill” who we all know went up a hill to fetch a pale of water, but why did they go up the hill and furthermore why did they come tumbling back down again. Muff and Tom are tasked with revealing what’s behind this ancient rhyme and where it takes them and what other famous nursey rhyme characters they meet along the way is what this storyline/case is all about. There are thirteen chapters to this story for young children to fall in love with and discover how different characters from other nursey rhymes beautifully blend to crack this case.
M&T’s Private Detection and Bakery Case File:3LP
Independently Published by Narrative Retail
This book is available through NarrativeRetail.com as from August 2026
What has a billionaire pig who goes by the name of Norma Pigg, her three brothers, bad wolf, a Tv Judge and gumming all have in common. Well, the answer lies within this second book. Muff has had a visit to the bakery from Norma Pigg who hands him a note, he’s keen to take the case on, but all the others around him are very reluctant all most to the point of being hostile to the idea, even the judge advises Muff to leave well alone. However, Muff is undeterred with all the negativity and proceeds drawing those around him into the murky world of gumming in the next-door village of Grimm. We meet new nursey rhyme characters from more old nursey rhymes and as in the first book again the characters blend well to reveal all as to what’s going on here. The plot thickens, but who is really behind all the gumming shenanigans going on here.
Winkerton Wolf: and the Civil Court Suit
Independently published by Narrative Retail
This book is available via NarrativeRetail.com
Well, is this a very short story about the three little piggies suing Winkerton the big bad wolf in court, or a very long poem with forty-three stanzas. Either way it’s an intriguing spin on the story of the three little piggies and the big bad wolf. Hmm… read it to formulate your own opinion.
Young minds are going to enjoy these endearing ditties from old nursery rhymes. I did.
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Other Books by Brad A Lamar
The Celtic Mythos Series
A YA Fantasy Series
Illustrated by Igor Adasikos
The Obsidian Dagger
(Celtic Mythos Book One)
This book is aimed at 9–12-year-olds, the action- packed fantasy story is set in magical Ireland and Scotland featuring two American teenagers who happen to be brother and sister. Brendan and Lizzie O’ Neal. A mad witch with extremely powerful magical powers who possesses an Obsidian Dagger threatens to eradicate mankind and overpower the magic clans of the Celtic Isles, Brendan and Lizzie are forced to intervene. They join forces with a desperate Princess Dorian of the Leprechauns and with her two loyal companions, Rory and Biddy. The story is wonderfully foretold over twenty-one chapters of highly creative imaginary writing and is all about the journey they undertake, the dangers and wonders they face as they venture across the Celtic lands to hamper the evil witch’s plans. Combating the witch’s mutated forces will test take their physical and mental strengths to new limits and beyond. Brendan quickly realises that the lines between reality, mythology and divinity can be extremely blurring at times.
The Megalith Union
(Celtic Mythos Book Two)
This second book in the series is twenty-two chapters of high-octane drama, from chance encounters, celebrations, Druids secrets, anxieties, plans, battles, pomp and circumstance and much, much more. Brendan now a college freshman and just as life is settling down fate intervenes, and the adventures start all over again. Elathan, the golden god of Celtic lore is reborn out of the ashes of a dead king and iniquitous witch. Through Brendan and his family, Elathan steers the tendrils of destiny as he seeks to achieve ultimate power over man. Hampered by giants, alphyns and ruas Brendan, Princess Dorian. Lizzie with a new set of characters set about disentangling the mystery of the Ultimate foe. Can Brendan and his allies prevent the end of time? As the megalith union reveals itself. Looking in the past to prevent a future where Elathan reigns supreme is vital for Brendan.
The Dominion Pulse
(Celtic Mythos Book Three)
Twenty chapters of exhilarating, edge-of-the-seat chain of events are about to reveal themselves in this book. Ruthless enemies, bonds, hunts, hidden thoughts, demons, warnings and giant challenges are just some of the topical issues exposed here. After losing his father to Elathan, Brendan is forced to regroup, recuperate and come to terms with the colossal responsibility that has been imposed upon him. Faced with the golden god’s ruthless plans and powerful allies to seize control of Otherworld, Brendan and his friends must regenerate their own power and resources to stop Elathan. Time is short for the heroes as the power of the enemy intensifies. How can the goddess Bibe assist them.
The Bloodline Inheritance
(Celtic Mythos Book Four)
The fourth book in this breath-taking series. Here we have a further twenty-three chapters that are going to capture the imagination of young and not so young readers alike. The journey in this book touches upon, best laid plans, the unexpected, visions of the crown, harsh realities, trials, mind games, rallies for war, battle wounds and finally the emerald crown plus many more themes. In his quest for immortality, Elathan seeks the Emerald Crown of the world, which possesses an ancient magic whose power is menacing. As earth’s rightful protector, Brendan must stop Elathan in his tracks to save man. However, with Brendan under a poison curse of his mind, the others must step up to the plate before it’s too late.
Brad’s publishers for The Celtic Mythos series are TorchFlame Books.
www.torchflamebooks.com go to the Author’s page scroll down to Brad A. laMar and there you will find more information about the series.
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www.bradlamar.com (Under development)
Angler Island is a highly advanced, company-owned utopia of technological innovations that could help heal the world, but mysterious forces and insidious plots are at play. After a dangerous cruise-ship crash, Evan and his family join the residents of Angler Island banding together for the greater good and for the livelihood of all island survivors. Even finds some solace in meeting an alluring young woman named Taylor, but when he learns of a murderous plot, his world is sent into chaos. Action, adventure and danger await the people of Anger Island.
Publishers are Page Publishing.inc
Angler Island: The Crystal Cavern
With all the excitement and chaos behind him, Evan and his friends are ready to embrace the days ahead. Unfortunately, Kent and his henchman have other plans. Of course, Evan has Taylor, and everything will be amazing going forward…right? How will he react when a new threat to his relationship with Taylor and his existence on the island arrives.
Publishers are Page Publishing.inc
Zorp, The Twisted Breadman
In a world filled with dangerous natural phenomena, giant creatures that love to eat people, and overcooked stadium foods, lives the legend that is Zorp, the twisted breadman! The road was rocky for this pretzel genius, but the tale is exciting, humorous, and downright weird! Journey to this alien world and see what true courage, grit and food fights are about.
Publishers are Narrative Retail.
Brad this has been a wonderful experience for me to preview your books especially The Celtic Mythos series, and I’m glad that you accepted my invitation to come on the show.
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Thank you, Brad, for giving me the wonderful opportunity to interview you again about your fascinating books. This time ‘The M&T Detective series and Winterton Wolf and the Civil Court Suit illustrated by Kenji Gonzales.’ I wish you every success with it.
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