Books with author Douglas Tait

"Author Douglas Tanner deserves membership in an elite club with the likes of Rick Riordan, Brandon Mull and John Flanagan." - Readers' Favorite.com"I fell in love with this publication from the moment I read the first sentence. I loved the craft the book Alec Kerley and the Terror of Bigfoot was written in. I was astounded with this fiction novel's plot. Overall, on a scale of one to five for this piece, I would rate it a five. As you can see, it has a high position on my favorite books list." - BoldlyU Magazine "Fast-paced story of Bigfoot, grief, loss, friendship, faith, hope, and most of all love... Young and old readers alike are sure to enjoy this tale of monsters and healing... WHAT A DELIGHTFUL STORY." - My Book Addiction Reviews "I'm one of those people who believe in Bigfoot and this Bigfoot book was AWESOME!" - Amazon Review* Includes a FREE CHAPTER from the next book in the Monster Hunters series, Alec Kerley and the Wrath of the Vampire! *Adventure, mystery, and monsters converge in this fast-paced middle-grade series perfect for fans of Stranger Things, Goosebumps, Ranger's Apprentice, Fablehaven, Percy Jackson, Cirque du Freak, the Cooper Kids, and the Hardy Boys. Is the legendary Bigfoot real? Twelve-year-old Alec Kerley finds out, in an adventure he'll never forget! Alec's mom died six months ago, and his world is upside down. Now, it's just Alec and his dad, alone, together but apart. Making matters worse, Alec has discovered that his dad works for a secret government agency that investigates monsters -- real, living, breathing monsters! When Alec joined his dad and the Gonzalezes, longtime family friends of the Kerleys, on what he thought was a short getaway to the Branson, Missouri area, he and his best friend Ken Gonzalez, along with Ken's sister Sarah and her pretty friend Emily, expected to stay in cabins with a swimming pool and a Jacuzzi. What they got instead was a close encounter with a wiggly kid named Ethan Elvis Edgar, who breaks wind whenever he gets scared, and a terrifying attack by a group of the fabled Bigfoots, who are not happy the vacationers are there. And what Alec learns through his experience is that faith and hope and healing can be found in the most unexpected places -- even in the midst of the Terror of Bigfoot. **** Alec Kerley and the Terror of Bigfoot is an inspirational monster novel filled with adventure. It is a legitimately scary story and a great read for all ages -- middle graders, teens, and adults. Parental guidance is suggested. 50,000 words, 22 chapters. Alec Kerley and the Terror of Bigfoot is the first in a series. The other titles are Alec Kerley and the Wrath of the Vampire (Book Two), Alec Kerley and the Roar of the Dinosaur (Book Three), and Alec Kerley and the Haunted Christmas (a short story.)

"A MODERN DAY DRACULA FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS..." - Electively Paige"WE NEED MORE! An interesting and exciting tale to be sure. I can hardly wait for the next installment." - My Book Addiction ReviewsAdventure, mystery, and monsters converge in this fast-paced middle-grade series perfect for fans of Stranger Things, Goosebumps, Cirque du Freak, the Cooper Kids, and the Hardy Boys.First Bigfoot, now a vampire.It's been four months since Alec Kerley and his friends had their run-in with Bigfoot in the Ozark Mountains. During a field trip to southeast Kansas, they are confronted by a vampire.This vampire knows them. He has been stalking them - watching, observing, tracking. He knows Alec's father works for a secret government agency that investigates monsters.And now the monsters want revenge.Still dealing with the loss of his mother, Alec will have to gather all the courage he can muster, because the monster hunters have become the hunted.Hold on tight for the scariest Monster Hunters story yet!****Alec Kerley and the Wrath of the Vampire is a Christian horror monster novel filled with adventure. It is a legitimately scary story with some gruesome elements, and a great read for all ages -- middle graders, teens, and adults. Parental guidance is suggested. 52,000 words, 24 chapters.Alec Kerley and the Wrath of the Vampire is the second book in a series, which also includes Alec Kerley and the Terror of Bigfoot (Book One), Alec Kerley and the Roar of the Dinosaur (Book Three), and Alec Kerley and the Haunted Christmas (a holiday short story).

* INCLUDES A FREE SNEAK PEAK OF ALEC KERLEY AND THE HAUNTED CHRISTMAS! *"HIGH-STAKES ACTION, gritty drama, and real characters make this book hard to put down." - Once Upon A YA BookAdventure, mystery, and monsters converge in this fast-paced middle-grade series perfect for fans of Stranger Things, Goosebumps, Cirque du Freak, the Cooper Kids, and the Hardy Boys.If you enjoyed Jurassic World and Journey to the Center of the Earth, you'll love Alec Kerley and the Roar of the Dinosaur!* DELUXE EDITION, with 11 color and 8 black and white illustrations. *They're alive!When the floor of a cave collapses, taking 12-year-old Alec Kerley and his friends with it, the outside world thinks they are as good as dead. But what those on the surface don't know is that they are alive and exploring a fantastical underground world never before seen.Following a subterranean river through a series of caverns in their search for a way back home, Alec and his friends discover a gigantic cave filled with prehistoric life -- dinosaurs! In their desperate struggle for survival, can they find their way out before becoming the meal for a Tyrannosaurus rex? And what other malevolence lurks deep underground, watching, waiting?Join Alec Kerley and the Monster Hunters as they enter a land filled with the Roar of the Dinosaur!****Alec Kerley and the Roar of the Dinosaur is an inspirational monster novel filled with adventure. It is a legitimately scary story, and a great read for all ages -- middle graders, teens, and adults. Parental guidance is suggested. 27 chapters, 60,000 words.Alec Kerley and the Roar of the Dinosaur is the third book in a series. The other titles are Alec Kerley and the Terror of Bigfoot (Book One), Alec Kerley and the Wrath of the Vampire (Book Two), and Alec Kerley and the Haunted Christmas (a holiday short story).

Adventure, mystery, and monsters converge in this fast-paced series perfect for fans of Stranger Things, Goosebumps, Cirque du Freak, the Cooper Kids, and the Hardy Boys.* Includes a FREE CHAPTER from the first book in the Monster Hunters series, Alec Kerley and the Terror of Bigfoot! * It's Christmastime and Alec and his friends are off to the country for a spooky visit!When relatives of Alec's best friend Ken Gonzalez begin experiencing ghostly happenings and things that go bump in the night, they call asking for help. After Alec and his friends arrive with Ken's mom and Mrs. Edgar, they find supernatural intruders who were not invited to the party.Or were they?Settle in with a cozy blanket and some hot cocoa for this haunted short story.****Alec Kerley and the Haunted Christmas is a Christian haunted house story. It is legitimately scary and a great read for all ages -- middle graders, teens, and adults. Parental guidance is suggested. 12,000 words, 8 chapters.Alec Kerley and the Haunted Christmas is a holiday short story in the Alec Kerley and the Monster Hunters book series. Be sure to check out the other series titles, which include: Alec Kerley and the Terror of Bigfoot (Book One), Alec Kerley and the Wrath of the Vampire (Book Two), and Alec Kerley and the Roar of the Dinosaur (Book Three).

Is the legendary Bigfoot real? Twelve year-old Alec Kerley finds out, in an adventure he’ll never forget! Alec’s mom died six months ago, and his world is upside down. Now, it’s just Alec and his dad, alone, together but apart. Making matters worse, Alec has discovered that his dad works for a secret government agency that investigates monsters – real, living, breathing monsters! When Alec joined his dad and the Gonzalezes, longtime family friends of the Kerleys, on what he thought was a short getaway to the Branson, Missouri area, he and his best friend Ken Gonzalez – along with Ken’s sister Sarah and her pretty friend Emily – expected to stay in cabins with a swimming pool and a Jacuzzi. What they got instead was a close encounter with a wiggly kid named Ethan Elvis Edgar, who breaks wind whenever he gets scared, and a terrifying attack by a group of the fabled Bigfoots, who are not happy the vacationers are there. And what Alec learns through his experience is that faith and hope and healing can be found in the most unexpected places – even in the midst of the Terror of Bigfoot. Alec Kerley and the Terror of Bigfoot is an upper middle grade/young adult action-adventure monster story for ages 12 and up. 22 chapters, 50,000 words.

"Alec Kerley and the Roar of the Dinosaur" is an upper middle grade/young adult inspirational science fiction adventure monster story for ages 12 and up. 27 chapters, 60,000 words. It is a legitimately scary story. Parental guidance is suggested. * DELUXE EDITION, with nearly 20 black and white illustrations! * They're alive! When the floor of a cave collapses, taking 12-year-old Alec Kerley and his friends with it, the outside world thinks they are as good as dead. But what those on the surface don't know is that they are alive and exploring a fantastical underground world never before seen. Following a subterranean river through a series of caverns in their search for a way back home, Alec and his friends discover a gigantic cave filled with prehistoric life -- dinosaurs! In their desperate struggle for survival, can they find their way out before becoming the meal for a Tyrannosaurus rex? And what other malevolence lurks deep underground, watching, waiting? Join Alec Kerley and the Monster Hunters as they enter a land filled with the Roar of the Dinosaur!

First Bigfoot, now a vampire! It’s been four months since Alec Kerley and his friends had their run-in with Bigfoot in the Ozark Mountains. During a field trip to southeast Kansas, they are confronted by a vampire. This vampire knows them. He has been stalking them – watching, observing, tracking. He knows Alec’s father works for a secret government agency that investigates monsters. And now the monsters want revenge. Still trying to deal with the loss of his mother, Alec will have to gather all the courage he can muster, because the monster hunters have become the hunted. Hold on tight for the scariest Monster Hunters story yet! Alec Kerley and the Wrath of the Vampire is an upper middle grade/young adult action-adventure monster story for ages 12 and up. 24 chapters, 52,000 words.