Books in Dark Corps series

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 #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 #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 #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 #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!

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.

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 urban commando team of Dark Corps 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 #11 in the Dark Corps series! Ages 6 and up.Under the ice and snow, the Dark waits to strike!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.Never be afraid of the Dark!

Book #12 in the Dark Corps series. Ages 6 and up.Journey down, down, down into the Dark!Ten-year-old Timmy Barnes and his five companions of Bear Company have crossed deserts, climbed mountains, and traversed miles of frozen tundra to complete their mission—to save Timmy’s dad, world-famous scientist Dr. Barnes, from the clutches of Total Fright and his minions of the Dark. Now they find themselves deep, deep underground, in the top-secret Ice Base Delta, the headquarters of the Dark Sector, where shadows lurk around every corner. But hidden in those shadows are friendly faces, the members of Dark Ops: a highly specialized group of the Dark Corps that is just as eager to rescue Dr. Barnes as Timmy and the bears are. Together, the two teams must overcome obstacles, face the Dark, evade the agents, and find Timmy’s father—and that’s just the first part. They’ll still need to escape the underground base with their lives. Never be afraid of the Dark!

Book #4 in the Dark Corps Series. Ages 6 and up.Into the woods to fight the Dark!Young Timmy Barnes and his friends, Anna and Glen, find themselves lost in a vast forest. Luckily, they’re protected by Bear Company, five stuffed bears turned armored guardians, to help them find their way to the river and the next stage of their journey to reunite Timmy with his father. But as night approaches, a thick dark fog covers the entire forest. The bears and the children get separated and are unable to find each other again. The Forest Guard, a unit of woodland creatures, comes to their aid, but the Dark responsible for the fog is very clever and finds ways to keep them apart. As if that’s not bad enough, Timmy’s former nanny is hot on his trail, determined to finally find him. The Forest Guard is sure that if they can get to the river, they can help Timmy escape to safety… but not everyone might make it that far.Never be afriad of the Dark!

Book #5 in the Dark Corps Series. Ages 6 and up.Down the river to fight the Dark!Ever since the beginning, Timmy Barnes has had the protection of his five armored guardians, Bear Company, to help him on his journey. But now, as he and his friend Anna head down a dark river, they have only two of the bears with them. After being separated in a dense fog, Timmy had the difficult decision of leaving without Mother, Blue, and Bruiser. The River Patrol, a collection of aquatic animals, is there to help them along, but a powerful Dark is hot on their trail. At the same time, the other bears have not yet given up on their chances of finding Timmy again as they race towards his location, even though catching up will be very difficult. If all that isn’t bad enough, one of the bears is not who they think he is! With everyone separated and very little hope to go around, things seem very bleak—unless Timmy can find hope again, and help the others do so too.Never be afraid of the Dark!

Book #6 in the Dark Corps series. Ages 6 and up.The Dark is on the move. Time to bring in the bosses!Reunited with his friends of Bear Company, ten-year-old Timmy Barnes and his friend Anna come to yet another rendezvous point—one that Timmy is hoping will be their last. He finally meets the mysterious General Leo and the other members of Corps Command, the unit that leads the entire Dark Corps, but the news is not all good. Timmy’s father, Dr. Barnes, was unable to escape the underground ice base, and no one knows why. They manage to learn the truth, however, from an unlikely source—a young research assistant that escaped the base through a portal. The important thing, according to the General, is that Timmy is safe, and he can stay at their secret, hidden base until they discover what happened to his father and rescue him. It’s safe and secure… isn’t it? They’ll soon find out, since the leader of the Dark himself, the shadow known as Total Dark, has finally come out from underground to see to matters personally.Never be afraid of the Dark!