Books published by publisher Bickering Owls Publishing

World famous scientist Dr. Peter Barnes has been kidnapped and forced to open a portal to another dimension, letting shadowy creatures known as the Dark into our world. Halfway around the planet, five stuffed bears activate and become Bear Company, the armored protectors of the scientist’s son, Timmy. Together they will embark on a dangerous journey to reunite Timmy with his father. But the Dark will be seeking him out at every turn - lucky for Timmy, he has Bear Company to keep him safe, and to ensure that the Dark is kept at bay. Bear Company is the first audiobook in the Dark Corps series by Cameron Alexander. The books in the series are middle grade chapter books for ages six to 12.

Book #1 in the Dark Corps Series. Ages 6 and up. "For his debut novel, Alexander launches a smart, action-oriented middle-grade series that’s designed to keep kids’ attention." -Kirkus ReviewsThe battle against the Dark begins now!Bear Company tells the story of 10 year old Timmy Barnes as he sets out on an adventure of a lifetime to find his father. A journey that won't be easy. Timmy is being hunted by shape-shifting shadow aliens known as the Dark and their leader believes if he captures the boy, he can force the father to build a portal that will bring more Dark into the world. Luckily for Timmy, his father gifted him five stuffed bears that turn out to be more than they seem. These armor wearing, robotic stuffed animals will protect Timmy no matter the cost. And they will have to because the world depends on it.Never be afraid of the Dark!Back Cover BlurbWorld famous scientist Dr. Peter Barnes has been kidnapped and forced to open a portal to another dimension, letting shadowy creatures known as the Dark into our world. Halfway around the planet, five stuffed bears activate and become Bear Company, the armored protectors of the scientist’s son, Timmy. Together they will embark on a dangerous journey to reunite Timmy with his father. But the Dark will be seeking him out at every turn—lucky for Timmy, he has Bear Company to keep him safe, and to ensure that the Dark is kept at bay.

Book Nine of the Dark Corps Adventures! After getting new upgrades and leaving the desert, Timmy Barnes and Bear Company set off to find their friend Anna, who has been kidnapped by the Dark. They follow some strange animal behavior to a dense jungle, where they meet the members of the Jungle Brigade. There’s something oddly familiar to Timmy about the jungle beasts—their personalities closely resemble a certain company of bears—but the two groups don’t seem to like each other very much. Frustrated by their constant arguing, Timmy sets off on his own to find Anna. But that may not be such a great idea, since a Dark spider lurks nearby, looking to catch some flies in her web. Will Bear Company and Jungle Brigade learn to work together? If they want to save their friends and defeat this dangerous new threat, the answer had better be yes!

Book #13 in the Dark Corps series! Ages 6 and up.Every saga must come to an end!The Series Finale for the Dark Corps Saga! At long last, the five armored members of Bear Company have completed their mission and reunited ten-year-old Timmy Barnes with his dad, the world-famous scientist Dr. Barnes. Their journey, however, is not yet over. The Dark Corps has learned of the top-secret Island Base Epsilon, where the mad scientist Dr. Kronin and the evil Agency have not only been performing wicked experiments on the Dark, but also have the last operational portal left that connects our world to the Dark’s dimension. Led by General Leo, the entire Dark Corps will assault the island with a careful plan. But more than a few surprises await them on the deserted tropical island… including some new friends, nefarious foes, and a familiar house that holds a secret so shocking it will change everything you think you know about the Dark Corps!Never be afraid of the Dark!

Book #3 in the Dark Corps series. Ages 6 and up.Battling the Dark down on the farm!Timmy and Bear Company have made it out of the city with the help of Wolf Squad and Air Strike. Now, they must get to their next rendezvous point before the Dark can find them. A journey that leads them through a treacherous cornfield and into the path of Blight, a formidable minion of Total Dark. Luckily for them, a rugged team of robotic, barnyard stuffed animals known as the Homestead Defense Force are there to help Timmy, Anna, and Bear Company defend a creepy barn from Blight and a swarm of the Dark. But to make it through the night, they will have to defeat a powerful new shadow that arrives to snatch the children.Will they make it to the morning?Never be afraid of the Dark

Book #2 in the Dark Corps series. Ages 6 and up.The battle against the Dark continues!Timmy's adventure to find his father continues. Timmy and Bear Company have defeated the Dark alien known as Shroud but they are still stuck in the city and in need of some serious help. Luckily for them, the Dark Corps urban commando team is prowling the city and eager to take on the shape-shifting shadow aliens known as the Dark. Never be afraid of the Dark!Back Cover BlurbThe soldiers of Bear Company, five stuffed bears-turned-armored protectors, are on a mission to escort a young boy named Timmy out of the city on the way to meet up with his father, the scientist who created them.But shadowy, other-worldly creatures known as the Dark lurk around every corner, waiting for their chance to ensnare Timmy and other children. The bears find themselves terribly outnumbered. Luckily, help arrives in the form of Wolf Squad, a pack of rowdy armored wolves that were also created by Timmy's father.But will the combined power of Bear Company and Wolf Squad be enough to help defeat the forces of the Dark and deliver Timmy to safety?"I am an elementary Title I reading teacher and our school ordered over 300 copies of books 1, 2 and 3. The students LOVE them and are excited about reading! The storyline is kid friendly and relevant so it keeps the kids engaged and talking about their books! They especially LOVE Mother, the red bear from Bear company and I am now having requests for more books and want to get book 4 too. Worth the read!" Amazon review

Book #8 in the Dark Corps series. Ages 6 and up.Next round in the battle against the Dark...sand vs. shadows.While a dangerous battle with the Dark raged on, Timmy Barnes and Bear Company escaped in the night. With the help of Armor Division, they cross into the desert, searching for a secret cache of supplies so they can repair their damaged armor. There they find Desert Troop, a bizarre assortment of creatures that just might be a little crazy. Desert Troop tells them about strange animal behavior in the area—like spiders riding on birds, and snakes eavesdropping on conversations. But at least the Dark won’t find them way out here in the desert…right? As they say, the best-laid plans often go awry, and there just might be something lurking about in the desert—a dangerous new villain who has set her sights on Timmy and his friends.Never be afraid of the Dark!

Book #1 in the Dark Corps Series. Ages 6 and up. "For his debut novel, Alexander launches a smart, action-oriented middle-grade series that’s designed to keep kids’ attention." -Kirkus ReviewsThe battle against the Dark begins now!Bear Company tells the story of 10 year old Timmy Barnes as he sets out on an adventure of a lifetime to find his father. A journey that won't be easy. Timmy is being hunted by shape-shifting shadow aliens known as the Dark and their leader believes if he captures the boy, he can force the father to build a portal that will bring more Dark into the world. Luckily for Timmy, his father gifted him five stuffed bears that turn out to be more than they seem. These armor wearing, robotic stuffed animals will protect Timmy no matter the cost. And they will have to because the world depends on it.Never be afraid of the Dark!Back Cover Blurb A famous scientist is kidnapped and forced to open a portal to another dimension, letting shadowy creatures known as the Dark into our world. Halfway around the planet, five stuffed bears activate and become Bear Company, the armored protectors of the scientist’s son, Timmy. Together they will embark on a dangerous journey to reunite Timmy with his father. But the Dark will be seeking him out at every turn—lucky for Timmy, he has Bear Company to keep him safe, and to ensure that the Dark is kept at bay.

The saga of the Dark Corps continues! Timmy Barnes and his five armored friends of Bear Company have certainly been in some strange and dangerous situations, but none quite as strange and dangerous as this one. Together with General Leo and the rest of Corps Command, Timmy and the bears find themselves sitting on top of a huge force of the Dark for an entire day while the shadowy creatures hide in the basement and wait for night to come. If that wasn’t bad enough, among them is Total Dark, the leader and most powerful of all the Dark. And if that wasn’t bad enough, the Dark are holding Timmy’s best friend Anna hostage in the basement. General Leo, however, has a plan to call in the four big, brutish members of Armor Division. Together with Bear Company and Corps Command, they’ll form a strategy to win this battle and take out the Dark’s leader. But Total Dark has plans of his own, and the cunning shadow has several tricks up his sleeve to get Timmy once and for all.

In this exciting Dark Corps side mission (which takes place during the events of Alpine Rangers and Winter Watch) the flying team of Air Strike helps their fellow teams gather for the big final showdown against the Dark. But the three birds of prey—Eagle-Eye, Talon, and Swift—encounter something much more dangerous than just the Dark when they are attacked by man-made drones that are every bit as fast and nimble as they are. Upon discovering the bizarre source of the drones, General Leo issues Air Strike a most important mission: find the other drones, and take them out. It will be a very risky assignment, but Air Strike will have help from Night Wing, a team of daredevil owls… as long as they can learn to work together.

Book #13 in the Dark Corps series! Ages 6 and up.Every saga must come to an end!The Series Finale for the Dark Corps Saga! At long last, the five armored members of Bear Company have completed their mission and reunited ten-year-old Timmy Barnes with his dad, the world-famous scientist Dr. Barnes. Their journey, however, is not yet over. The Dark Corps has learned of the top-secret Island Base Epsilon, where the mad scientist Dr. Kronin and the evil Agency have not only been performing wicked experiments on the Dark, but also have the last operational portal left that connects our world to the Dark’s dimension. Led by General Leo, the entire Dark Corps will assault the island with a careful plan. But more than a few surprises await them on the deserted tropical island… including some new friends, nefarious foes, and a familiar house that holds a secret so shocking it will change everything you think you know about the Dark Corps!Never be afraid of the Dark!

The 11th exciting book in the Dark Corps Series. After what has been a long and dangerous journey, Timmy Barnes has reached the final stretch between himself and Ice Base Delta, where his father, the world-famous scientist Dr. Barnes, is being held prisoner by the Dark. Along with his best friend Anna and the five armored members of Bear Company, Timmy will have to cross miles and miles of desolate tundra to reach the underground base. Luckily they have Winter Watch to guide them, a roughneck team of the Dark Corps built to withstand the freezing Arctic temperatures. But even though the path looks clear, danger and peril awaits them in strange forms. Meanwhile, miles away, Reese and Gertrude seek out unlikely allies in their fight against the Agency, and form a plan to help the gathering Dark Corps finish off the threat to our world once and for all.