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The Marky, Slash & Levy Series

Originally, created in fall of 1997 the growing popular children's book series by author L.B. Fox follows Marky, a self confident and understanding Beagle Hound, Slash, a slightly silly and wreckless Black Lynx and Levy, a somewhat reserved and cautious Red Fox, all of which are best of friends who discover the secret cave that take the three into the magical world of Mavenwood and begins a series of 'Adventures' which test the strength of true friendship and the positive bond that friendship has. A proposed Four Book series, with Books 1 & 2 currently published.

The Begining
In the fall of 1997 while L.B. Fox was a senior in high school in southern Illinois. Marky, Slash and Levy were created as nothing more than nicknames for Fox and two close high school friends. The nicknames grew quite popular as so, the three friends were never called by their real names to this day. Early ideas of a storylone involving the three friends consisted of a simple desire to show the strong link within true friendship. The storyline would remain just that for five years to come.

The Adventures of Marky, Slash & Levy
In the fall of 2003, Fox and his wife Jennifer, welcomed son, Lynden, into the world, which led to many late nights up and down for the new father. It was in these nights that Fox began to create the world of Mavenwood and peice together what would become Book One in the Marky, Slash & Levy children's book series: The Adventues of Marky, Slash & Levy. Released in 2006 by controversial publisher Publish America, 'Adventures' has gone on to sell several thousand copies and drew attention to the unknown author from southern Illinois.

Storyline: Marky, Slash & Levy discover the secret world of Mavenwood which is under the over through of an evil ice lord known as Zytor. Marky, Slash & Levy use eachothers key strength in a battle of good vs. evil for the future of Mavenwood. A strong morale of friendship and togetherness. Only two illustrations accompany this 200 plus page novel.

Marky, Slash & Levy: Return to Mavenwood
After the moderate success of 'Adventures' Fox released Book Two in the Marky, Slash & Levy series Marky, Slash & Levy : Return to Mavenwood was released in fall of 2008. Immediatley successful regionaly with grade school readers the book to date has sold over a thousand copies with NO commercial marketing. Originally titled, The Return of Marky, Slash & Levy, the title was changed by publisher Publish America creating a creative gap between author and publisher.

Storyline: After a battle for the ages in Mavenwood, M,S&L return to find another threat to the very peace of Mavenwood at stake. The three set out across Mavenwood in search of the sacred Stone of Affadavis. The plot unfolds as M,S&L come face to face with someone they know. Illustrations by illustrator, Nicole D. Bedwell add to the 200 plus page sequel.

Marky, Slash & Levy Vs. The Doomsday Device
Book 3 in the M,S&L series, rumored to be released in fall of 2009. The first of the series which has been anounced, will not be released through Publish America. The continuing saga has the three friends struggling to discover a entity know as The Doomsday Device. It is believed that even more Illustrations by illustrator Nicole D. Bedwell will be encluded in the 200 plus page triogy novel. Just confirmed editing by editor Jean Wieling.

About Marky, Slash & Levy
Growingly popular with readers, ages 8 to 12, the series has meet with critics, surprisingly though, not many for the storyline, but rather of the published editing of the series. Marky, Slash & Levy has garnered the title of "The Good Read that is Hard to Read". The series if praised though for the repeated use of positive motivation and use of friendship to overcome incredible odds in every book.

About the Author
L.B. Fox is known as an author who makes "his own way". Never one to compare himself with his peers, some who come with names quite known worldwide. Fox considers himself a writer who, writes, leaves the rest to fate, which has been fair to him to date. A native of southern Illinois, he and his wife, Jennifer, live and raise their three sons, Lynden, Ethan and Rylen. A conributing columnist to the Bridgeport (IL.) Leader newspaper and coach to his sons minor league baseball team, is also a student enrolled at the West Redding, Conneticut writers academy, The Children's Institute of Literature. He tours regularly with books signings and Television interviews.

Publications
The Adventures of Marky, Slash & Levy, 2006 Marky, Slash & Levy : Return to Mavenwood, 2008 Marky, Slash & Levy Vs. The Doomsday Device, (Fall 2009) Barney & Lexi : Lost in Lawrenceville, (Winter 2009)

Columns, Bridgeport Leader Newspaper, Periodically (2007 to Present)