Bill Doyle

Writer of Books and Apps for Kids

The second book in my Behind Enemy Lines series is now out with Scholastic. True stories of incredibly brave men and women.



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"Shark-Headed Zombie" moves fast! Thanks, Roxanne and Preston, for the pic from your Scholastic Book Fair...and for letting me know you got the "last copy" and that it sold out at your fair!


My "Behind Enemy Lines" is a Bestseller in Scholastic's Book Club and Book Fairs. The second "Behind Enemy Lines" will be out this school year!




"Young 'CSI' and crime fiction fans will enjoy Crime Through Time" -Detroit Free Press


"STAMPEDE OF THE SUPERMARKET SLUGS"


Mr. Cigam has a new job for Keats and Henry. All they have to do is capture one little slug in the Purple Rabbit Supermarket. Sounds easy, right? Wrong! First, the slug isn't so little. Second, there's way more than just one. And to top it off, the supermarket has gone all kooky—Mr. Cigam's mixed-up magic has swirled down every aisle! There are pests in the produce and an angry snowman in frozen foods. Can Keats and Henry clean up this supermarket mess?


Reviewed by Katie, First Grade Teacher, Minnesota:

"Vampire at Half Court follows the Scream Team (a basketball team made up of werewolves and monsters) as they face two big challenges. They need to find a team sponsor, all while gearing up to try and beat the undefeated vampire team in the JC Monster League Championship.

The plot thickens as the Scream Team starts to suspect one of their own is secretly meeting with the vampire team! Read to find out how the Scream Team wins over the crowd despite losing the big game.

This book is great for second or third grade sports fans, especially boys, or reluctant readers in the older grades."


"'Attack of the Shark-Headed Zombie' is a fast-paced, suspenseful story with lots of surprising twists and turns!"
—Alison Morris, Senior Editor at Scholastic Book Clubs

For the full video, head over to Scholastic at http:/​/​bit.ly/​ujapRZ


Thank you, Alison Morris at Scholastic Book Clubs, for the terrific video feature...I did a quick couple edits to get right to the Scream Team! You can see the longer video and hear about the other four featured books at http:/​/​bit.ly/​qNyqlb


ATTACK OF THE SHARK-HEADED ZOMBIE A funny, monster-packed adventure!



REVIEW OF "ATTACK OF THE SHARK-HEADED ZOMBIE"

"This entry in the Stepping Stones series presents a fresh and appealing option for those readers who are new to chapter books. Adventure-prone cousins Henry and Keats find themselves in a pickle when they lose their bikes during a stunt at Steep Cliff Hill.

When their mothers deny their request for funds to replace them, a job seems like their only option. Responding to a cryptic advertisement, they find themselves signing on to clean Mr. Cigam’s decrepit and creepy mansion. Third on Mr. Cigam’s to-do list: “Battle and defeat the shark-headed zombie.”

With enchanted scepters, wizard spells, disappearing chickens, and magical tornadoes, this book reads exactly like the wandering imagination of a creative youngster, offering up an absurd premise that will be a hit with boys in particular and reluctant readers in general. Accompanied by black-and-white illustrations showing the boys and the zombie in action, Doyle’s reader-friendly and engaging story packs in a remarkable amount of action and fun."

— Booklist



Can you pick the right path and make it to the top of Mt Everest? This Worst Case Scenario "choose your own adventure"-type book is out now!


My CRIME THROUGH TIME books are now available as e-books and for the Kindle. Head to fictionwise.com, amazon.com or other sites to check 'em out


"Sure to be fun for young mystery readers, this action-packed illustrated story periodically includes information about real-life investigative techniques"
-VOYA Magazine

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Mysteries and Action-Packed True Tales for Readers 8-12

My second "Behind Enemy Lines" book is about real-life heroes risking everything for their country in modern-day conflicts.
Eight stories of heroic men and women who fought and struggled behind enemy lines
Young Fitz Morgan must discover who is poisoning train passengers in 1906
14-year-old G. Codd uses his skills as an illusionist to track a missing pilot in 1925
In 1969, eco-detective Mal must track the crook who is harming endangered animals
Zeke, 14, is touring with King Tut in 1977 when the curse of the mummy strikes!
In 2007, Nick Fitzmorgan must unravel clues to find his kidnapped father
It's 2031 and Otis Fitzmorgan is trapped on the new space elevator with the most wicked criminal mastermind yet