John Dougherty

 
 

This was a cover design sketch for the first book

Here are some rather pleasing comments about the Jack Slater books:

“Dougherty writes superbly... a fabulously monstrous novel which will entertain both the child and adult reader. ”  Write Awayhttp://www.child/http://www.writeaway.org.uk/shapeimage_6_link_0shapeimage_6_link_1
"A very funny read" TES onlinehttp://www.tes.co.uk/readaloud/shapeimage_9_link_0

"A terrific, funny fantasy" Julia Eccleshare, Children's Books Editor of the Guardian, on Love Reading 4 Kids

“Imaginative, fast moving, action-packed... This book deserves tremendous success. Interest is maintained with lively dialogue, vivid descriptions and unpredictable events. This is a book in which children will become engrossed and have them laughing and entertained right to the very end.” Armadillo magazine http://www.armadillomagazine.com/shapeimage_11_link_0

Who is Mousetrap? What are the Dark Depths? And can Jack defeat the mysterious Mr Whisper - or has he finally met his match?

My third book, Jack Slater, Monster Investigator, was published in 2006.

There isn't a monster in the world - or the underworld - who can get the better of Jack Slater. But when Jack's top informant suddenly disappears, it's the beginning of an adventure that may be too much for even the world's greatest monster investigator!

"The action grabs you from the first page and doesn't let go. It's a rollicking adventure that'll keep the interest of any confident reader. There's plot by the bucketload, an interesting world to investigate, scary monsters, a snivelling rival, quirky humour..."  The Bookbaghttp://www.thebookbag.co.uk/reviews/index.php/Jack_Slater_and_the_Whisper_of_Doom_by_John_Doughertyshapeimage_13_link_0

"Utterly brilliant!" Tommy Donbavand, author of the Scream Street series, on Trapped By Monsters

And here’s a video of me reading a bit of the first Jack Slater book!

Now you can buy my books from the bookstore page of this website!