The Town of Superstition Series by R.G. Thomas

The Town of Superstition: Book OneA lonely teenage boy whose father has moved them too often for him to make lasting friendships.A mysterious neighbor his own age who hums as he gardens... at night... surrounded by fireflies.Superstition is the town Thaddeus Cane and his father, Nathan, have settled in this time, and every evening Thaddeus becomes more intrigued with his new neighbor... moreThe Town of Superstition: Book OneA lonely teenage boy whose father has moved them too often for him to make lasting friendships.A mysterious neighbor his own age who hums as he gardens... at night... surrounded by fireflies.Superstition is the town Thaddeus Cane and his father, Nathan, have settled in this time, and every evening Thaddeus becomes more intrigued with his new neighbor. When Thaddeus finally works up the nerve to visit his neighbor, the crush blooming underneath surfaces, and he realizes that Teofil, the midnight gardener, is lonely as well. When his father finds out where he's been spending his time, Thaddeus is forbidden from returning. But the attraction is too strong, and soon Thaddeus is back in Teofil's yard, leading to the revelation of long held secrets that upend Thaddeus' quiet life and sends him on the adventure of a lifetime. less

Sequel to The Midnight GardenerThe Town of Superstition: Book Two Thaddeus Cane’s life changed when he learned he is the son of a witch and a wizard, and now he’s undertaken a mission to find his mother, who was cursed not long after Thaddeus was born. He enlists the aid of his father, Nathan; his boyfriend and neighbor, Teofil Rhododendron, a garden gnome; and Teofil’s mother, brother, and sister... moreSequel to The Midnight GardenerThe Town of Superstition: Book Two Thaddeus Cane’s life changed when he learned he is the son of a witch and a wizard, and now he’s undertaken a mission to find his mother, who was cursed not long after Thaddeus was born. He enlists the aid of his father, Nathan; his boyfriend and neighbor, Teofil Rhododendron, a garden gnome; and Teofil’s mother, brother, and sister. As they journey through a world that seems normal on the surface, they meet many magical creatures, some kind and helpful, others evil and dangerous. When Nathan suffers a life-threatening injury, Thaddeus might be forced to abandon the quest to find his mother in order to save his father. less

A magical journey will change Thaddeus Cane’s life forever, and it all starts in the town of Superstition.Thaddeus and his father have moved around a lot, and each time Thaddeus leaves behind any friends he’s made. But there’s something different about Superstition, and it starts with Thaddeus’s new neighbor, a cute young man who cares for an immaculate garden—in the dead of night. Teofil Rhododendron is more than handsome and friendly—he’s a garden gnome... moreA magical journey will change Thaddeus Cane’s life forever, and it all starts in the town of Superstition.Thaddeus and his father have moved around a lot, and each time Thaddeus leaves behind any friends he’s made. But there’s something different about Superstition, and it starts with Thaddeus’s new neighbor, a cute young man who cares for an immaculate garden—in the dead of night. Teofil Rhododendron is more than handsome and friendly—he’s a garden gnome. His relationship with Thaddeus leads to revelations Thaddeus never imagined in The Midnight Gardener.Secrets continue to pile up when Thaddeus learns his parents are a powerful witch and wizard in The Well of Tears. With Teofil beside him, Thaddeus begins a new quest to find the mother who disappeared when he was very young—and hopefully break the curse that keeps his family apart. Along the way, they face mystical beings who range from kind to lethal, and before the adventure ends, Thaddeus must choose between fulfilling his mission and saving his father’s life. less

A strange mining town in the shadow of a mountain. A hidden enemy, dangerous and… hungry. On their hunt for the missing dragon, Thaddeus and Teofil find themselves stuck in Iron Gulch, a mysterious town at the foot of Wraith Mountain. With no cash, their group’s only choice is to exchange chores for lodging at a local B & B. As they explore the town, Thaddeus and Teofil soon discover some of Iron Gulch’s more eccentric residents might actually be dangerous... moreA strange mining town in the shadow of a mountain. A hidden enemy, dangerous and… hungry. On their hunt for the missing dragon, Thaddeus and Teofil find themselves stuck in Iron Gulch, a mysterious town at the foot of Wraith Mountain. With no cash, their group’s only choice is to exchange chores for lodging at a local B & B. As they explore the town, Thaddeus and Teofil soon discover some of Iron Gulch’s more eccentric residents might actually be dangerous. Snooping one night in the mines, they uncover the new and deadly enemy and a bloody battle breaks out in Iron Gulch. Thaddeus’ magic is new and untested, but he’ll have to master his powers quickly to save the people of the town and the family he loves. When the dragon suddenly returns, the tide of battle takes a drastic and fatal turn that changes their lives forever. less

Sequel to The Battle of Iron GulchThe Town of Superstition: Book Four Thaddeus and his family and friends have returned from Iron Gulch and Thaddeus’s summer of magical awakening to a very different life. For one, he has both his parents for the first time, though his mother is still haunted by terrors and powers she can’t yet control... moreSequel to The Battle of Iron GulchThe Town of Superstition: Book Four Thaddeus and his family and friends have returned from Iron Gulch and Thaddeus’s summer of magical awakening to a very different life. For one, he has both his parents for the first time, though his mother is still haunted by terrors and powers she can’t yet control. Teofil, Thaddeus’s gnome boyfriend, is consumed with finding Thaddeus’s evil uncle Lucian and answers about what happened to his brother, and he spends his days sequestered in Leopold’s library, pouring over the old wizard’s journals. When Thaddeus starts school and makes friends Teofil doesn’t like, there’s tension between them for the first time ever. Thaddeus’s problems don’t end there. It’s harder and harder for him to conceal his magic, especially when facing the school bully. He’s lost, confused, and lashing out, and for once, he finds no solace in those closest to him. His enemies are hiding in plain sight, biding their time, until the Bearagon reappears and instigates a fight not everyone will walk away from. less