The Universe Builders Series by Steve LeBel

What if God got a C- in Universe Building 101?(Well, not our God, of course. One of those other guys...)Dive into a humorous fantasy world unlike anything you have imagined. A world of gods and goddesses who build universes for a living. Are they all-powerful and all-knowing? Well, not exactly...As Bernie graduates from God School, he is thrilled to land his dream job as a builder of universes. His first assignment is to build his own universe... moreWhat if God got a C- in Universe Building 101?(Well, not our God, of course. One of those other guys...)Dive into a humorous fantasy world unlike anything you have imagined. A world of gods and goddesses who build universes for a living. Are they all-powerful and all-knowing? Well, not exactly...As Bernie graduates from God School, he is thrilled to land his dream job as a builder of universes. His first assignment is to build his own universe. Determined but unsure, bright but without confidence, Bernie forges ahead, only to find problems everywhere. Mysterious asteroids, unexplained volcanoes, shifting continents and more lead him to suspect sabotage. But who could sabotage his universe? Only another god could do that. It’s god vs. god, guile vs. goodness, where only one of them plays by the rules. Bernie must find a way to outwit his vicious foe. If he fails, it will cost him everything. A fascinating tale of good vs. evil and a young hero on a journey of self-discovery in an original, humorous, fantastic wrapper. less

ASIN moved from less recent edition here For God School's latest graduate, the adventure continues... Bernie fixes broken universes for a living. Unlike other gods who tend to take a hellfire-and-brimstone approach to problem-solving, Bernie prefers a more gentle approach.With a hard-to-please boss breathing down his neck and a personal life badly in need of relationship advice, Bernie's chances of success are dwindling fast... moreASIN moved from less recent edition here For God School's latest graduate, the adventure continues... Bernie fixes broken universes for a living. Unlike other gods who tend to take a hellfire-and-brimstone approach to problem-solving, Bernie prefers a more gentle approach.With a hard-to-please boss breathing down his neck and a personal life badly in need of relationship advice, Bernie's chances of success are dwindling fast. Yet he's determined to do everything in his power to save the civilization on this damaged world.Even if the murderous wizard who is causing all the problems is powerful enough to hurt a god...****************All books in The Universe Builders are standalone and can be read in any order. The first book, Bernie and the Putty, won 16 national and international awards for excellence. less

ASIN B01C0UBKWO moved to the most recent edition here How did the young gods - Bernie, Suzie and Lenny - first meet? Not long ago, a young girl disappeared, and all of God Town feared for her life. After extensive searches, little Emily could not be found. Only the woods remained to be searched - but that was a problem. The gods were so afraid of the woods, they would not venture there - not even to save the young girl's life... moreASIN B01C0UBKWO moved to the most recent edition here How did the young gods - Bernie, Suzie and Lenny - first meet? Not long ago, a young girl disappeared, and all of God Town feared for her life. After extensive searches, little Emily could not be found. Only the woods remained to be searched - but that was a problem. The gods were so afraid of the woods, they would not venture there - not even to save the young girl's life.  Armed with nothing but courage and a magic stick, Bernie and his friends, Suzie and Lenny, enter a dark world filled with terrifying monsters. It will take a godly miracle to save them, and even that may not be enough...  If you liked Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, or the tales of Terry Pratchett, this is a story for you. Join a new kind of hero on a great adventure as our young gods do something even the adults do not dare. Bernie and the Lost Girl is a stand-alone story and can be read before or after other stories of The Universe Builders. Begin the adventure today. An extraordinary world awaits you… less