Books with author Dan Davis

A book for cat lovers ages 10 to 100! ||| MEET PAWTUCKET'S FAMILY: The Calendar family—Mr. and Mrs. Calendar and their daughters, Anna and Sarah—live in a small, friendly village in the foothills of Colorado’s beautiful Rocky Mountains. They adopted Pawtucket when he was a tiny black kitten, and the adventure began. ||| CHRISTMAS: Vanished! Pawtucket was nowhere to be found. In the middle of Christmas Eve activities, the Calendars failed to notice his absence. Pawtucket had disappeared without a trace! ||| INDEPENDENCE DAY: A family camping trip in the Rocky Mountains turns from a dream outing to a night of terror. A deadly predator on the loose has Pawtucket in his sights. ||| HALLOWEEN: Black cat lore includes a knowledge of the dangers of Halloween night. Better to stay indoors or well hidden from ignorant humans who associate black cats with evil and witches. All this is known to Pawtucket, but circumstances force him out into a perilous night of terrible danger. ||| THANKSGIVING: Pawtucket and an elderly woman are trapped in a record-breaking blizzard at Thanksgiving.

Archer must unlock his power to defeat the evil Alchemist and save the Vale from tyranny.Young Archer is a prisoner in the Alchemist’s Tower.Determined to escape, he finds he is not alone. Archer discovers other enemies of the Alchemist. Children named Writer, Weaver, Keeper... and a young dragon with wings bound by chains.Only together will their powers be strong enough to take on the might of the Alchemist's Guild and the world beyond the Vale. The young heroes must face magic storms, enchanted wolves deep in the Moon Forest and a heavily-armed English redcoat bristling with pistols and muskets who means to steal their dragon.Their thrilling adventures will change the Vale - and all England - forever. White Wind Rising is the amazing first instalment in this historical fantasy adventure series for all ages featuring elemental magic, alchemy, dragons, balloon flight and epic flintlock fantasy battles. Suitable for middle grade and up, beloved by teenagers and adults. If you love adventure, or know a child who does, grab the first book now!Praise for the Gunpower & Alchemy Series:"Fast paced fantasy adventure, four young teens find themselves and each other."“Highly recommended... by an adult. Children will be enthralled.”"Burp the Dragon loves cabbages. You will get hooked before you know it!" "I absolutely loved this thrilling adventure with engaging, relatable characters. A captivating story brilliantly written, I highly recommend it."“My 11 year old son is an avid reader and he loved this book. His favourite books include Skullduggery Pleasant, the Alex Rider series and Percy Jackson. He said this book was just as gripping and read it within a couple of days.”“I loved the way the author took Archer a young frightened boy and turned him into a strong hero. This author did a wonderful job of keeping you engaged throughout the story. I can't wait till the sequel.” “the very narrative of their reality is brought in to question, and a subtle play between history, magic and legend begins to unfold. Very much looking forward to future instalments of this series.”

As a reverse zoonosis threatens to kill off the livestock of the US and beyond, a handful of veterinarians in the Midwest scramble to find the cause and contain the outbreak before the entire food chain- and all that it impacts- is affected. In a quiet community tucked away between the cattle ranchers and dairy farms, where chickenpox and measles parties are still taking place, the emergence of a devastating and unknown virus will quickly change everything. But was it organic or the work of terrorists? Dr. Cam Carter, an outsider trying to establish her veterinary business among the sparse residents, was first to see its beginnings. But it would take several weeks before the source of the virus would be realized. With no one focusing on the loss of small animals in the community, all attention turns to the high-density cattle farms in the area, and the rapid spread of a deadly and unknown illness through the livestock. With the aid of federal agencies, the rush is on to contain the outbreak before the entire food chain- and all that it impacts- is affected. The fallout ensues both nationally and internationally- caused by the widespread terror and panic- while government agencies scramble over jurisdiction issues. Will a vaccine be found in time before it’s too late?

Stone Hart moved to Buzby Beach at the start of his teen years - the years of learning about life and love - believing he was destined to meet his soul mate. However, his chances at love came and went as one girl after another raised his hopes and then dashed his dreams. Is there a girl who won't break Stone's heart, or will he wind up with a heart of stone?

They killed his wife! His assistants are undead! Is it myth or monster that plagues this peculiar place?If you have a macabre sense of humor, why not give a listen to this Burtonesque tale and see if the undertaker does indeed get his revenge!It was a land and time far, far away, or so the story goes. Hear the notable narrator tell the tale of the undertaker and his race for revenge and retaliation. Meet the campy and capricious characters that occupy the quaint town along the way. But do be careful to keep an eye out for those double-headed dogs, mind you. Even the deviant doctor couldn’t keep the town, teeming with those twisted types safe from harm. Will the undertaker find the fiends or will he merely go mad? More importantly, will you be brave enough to make to the end of the freakish fable?

As a reverse zoonosis threatens to kill off the livestock of the US and beyond, a handful of veterinarians in the Midwest scramble to find the cause and contain the outbreak before the entire food chain- and all that it impacts- is affected. In a quiet community tucked away between the cattle ranchers and dairy farms, where chickenpox and measles parties are still taking place, the emergence of a devastating and unknown virus will quickly change everything. But was it organic or the work of terrorists? Dr. Cam Carter, an outsider trying to establish her veterinary business among the sparse residents, was first to see its beginnings. But it would take several weeks before the source of the virus would be realized. With no one focusing on the loss of small animals in the community, all attention turns to the high-density cattle farms in the area, and the rapid spread of a deadly and unknown illness through the livestock. With the aid of federal agencies, the rush is on to contain the outbreak before the entire food chain- and all that it impacts- is affected. The fallout ensues both nationally and internationally- caused by the widespread terror and panic- while government agencies scramble over jurisdiction issues. Will a vaccine be found in time before it’s too late?

Summer is when teenagers get to sleep late, spend lazy days on the beach, and hangout with their friends, unless your mom owns the only coffee shop on the island. Then summer means getting up before the sun and getting the job done. It also means meeting some interesting characters, including some cute girls. Just ask Jacques, the Boy from Buzby Beach.

Secrets of the Phoenix-Force! Dinosaur subplots resolved! Captain Britain and Spider-Man vs. a pack of human dogs! These and other astonishments await as co-creator Alan Davis takes Excalibur into space and down the rabbit hole! Plus: a battle with the X-Men across time and a team-up with the X-Men against Trolls! Collects Excalibur (1988) #51-58 and the Excalibur: XX Crossing one-shot.

KRAKENSHIRE COLLECTION- Get all three books together for one low price!Two-headed dogs and the re-animated dead? What is going on in the little village of Krakenshire?It was a land and time far, far away, or so the story goes. Hear the peculiar narrator tell the tale of the undertaker and his quest for revenge and retaliation. Meet the whimsical and bizarre characters that occupy the quaint town along the way.THE UNDERTAKER’S REVENGE- A Love Story:This strange tale follows the forlorn undertaker through the tiny hamlet of Krakenshire as he attempts to avenge his wife’s death. The village residents, on the other hand, never seemed to question her death. In fact, aside from the light gossip pertaining to the mental health of the undertaker, they nearly forgot all about the once-happy couple. Almost oblivious, they were. One might even say they were mysteriously distracted. The undertaker, however, saw the secretive spell the resident had succumbed to- and it all emanated from from the factory on the hill. The evil empire, as he referred to it, was a chemical company contaminating the very village they resided in. And he was most resolute on reaping revenge on such a nefarious neighbor! Oh sure, there were others who were not sickened by the spell, other villagers who indeed did perceive the poisoning being perpetrated. But they were, well, let’s just say, they were otherwise occupied with their own oddities. And most peculiar oddities they were! Now I won’t go into the particulars here, but suffice it to say, the town was rather teaming with the twisted type, a loony lot for certain! And our poor undertaker has to endure the endless eccentricities as he tries to exact his revenge.KEYS TO THE COFFINS:Don't you hate it when you can't find your keys? It's worse when they are taken from you by the undead. Come hear the tale of the tiny village of Krakenshire where there's more than just fish to be found in the loch.Listen to the narrator weave the legend of the undertakers who came before- the ones that had to deal with the undead in all of their incarnations. It all starts with the undertaker’s grandfather and the family secret. Oh sure all families have secrets of their own, but this one is special. This one brings back the dead. His grandfather didn’t do it often- neither did his father- but it was enough to change things around the tiny village of Krakenshire. Not that the rest of the villagers knew what was going on, of course, as the undertakers were masters at hiding the truth- with a little help from their friends. But as most things go when you practice deceit, someone will eventually find out. Perhaps it was best that the ones who uncovered the secret were strangers to the settlement, or perhaps it made it all worse. Will they survive the invasion of these strangers? Will the undertaker, Sr. be able to save the town? CRYPTIC NOTES:Family secrets can be difficult burdens- especially when they involve bringing back the dead. I won’t tell you that the undertaker handled it better than most, but not everyone had to save the world from those evil vampire types while shouldering the load, now did they?This curious and creepy tale follows the forlorn undertaker through the tiny hamlet of Krakenshire after his attempts at avenging his wife’s death. Those nefarious types he had blamed for her demise turn out to be responsible for a whole lot more!First came the cryptic notes.Then came the mysterious messages from the old woman in the woods.Last came all the proof he needed.Will he finally find out what the evil empire has been up to? Will he discover what role he plays in the grand design? Will the doctor drive him insane with his relentless rhyming?There’s only one way to find out these answers. Are you fearless and foolhardy enough to find out?

“I’ve got seven days to tell the truth.”For sixteen-year-old Tiffany Sly, life hasn’t been normal for a while. She lost her mom to cancer, and now she has to leave her hometown of Chicago to live with the father she’s never known. Anthony Stone is a rich man with four other daughters—and rules for every second of the day. Tiffany doesn’t fit into her new luxurious but super-strict home—or get along with her standoffish sister London.But Tiffany has a secret. Another man claims he’s Tiffany’s real dad—and she has only seven days before he shows up to demand a paternity test. With her life about to fall apart all over again, Tiffany finds herself discovering unexpected truths about her father, her mother and herself, and realizing that maybe family is in the bonds you make—and that life means sometimes taking risks.

A girl on trial for witchcraft.A dragon harnessed for magical power.An army of redcoats on the march.Can Archer and his friends save the Vale?The enemies of the Vale are coming. The Witchfinder General. The dictator of England General Cromwell and his redcoats with their steam-powered landships. And the ancient and powerful Alchemist's Guild.Facing them, the young heroes Archer, Writer, Weaver and Keeper must unlock the full power of their elemental abilities to save themselves, their dragon and the whole Kingdom of England.Dark Water Breaking is the thrilling second instalment in this steampunk fantasy adventure series. A series for all ages featuring elemental magic, alchemy, dragons, and epic flintlock and magic battles in a fantasy version of 17th century England. If you are a fan of adventure, grab this book now!Praise for the Gunpowder & Alchemy series:“This was great. It took the first book and totally opened up the scope. The finale was epic. Looking forward to more!” “An enchanting read for adults and children.”“An excellent read. I love how genuine historical figures are brought to life. I’m very much looking forward to the next instalment, as it promises an explosion of action and intrigue.”“I could hardly believe as I came close to the end of the book how well the author retained a convincing degree of youthful innocence with the characters' growing ability to face varied and sinister challenges. An enthralling and vivid tale. I can't wait to find out what comes next!”