Knobby (Paperback)

Knobby is a progressive urban fantasy, Volume 1 in the acclaimed Chronicles of Sadie Perkins series.

In a world teetering on the brink of environmental collapse, a young girl discovers a gift she never knew she had - the ability to speak with animals. Guided by her companions and a mysterious force known only as 'Gaea', she embarks on a thrilling journey to heal the Earth. As nature's voice, she must outwit dark forces that threaten the planet and the creatures she's come to love. It is a magical tale of courage, connection, and hope, where "Dr. Doolittle meets Harry-ette Potter" in an epic battle to save the world.

Book I begins Sadie's Quest to prevent Planet Earth's sixth mass extinction. She has Gaea, the world's animals, and a wealthy venture capitalist behind her. But she faces off against the relentless opposition of U.S. intelligence services and powerful corporate interests. Sadie is in for a bumpy ride.

An accomplished college athlete in basketball and baseball, Doug completed a Bachelor's degree in English and a Master's in Business before returning to school for a Computer Science degree at the University of California and spending 30 years in software development at Hewlett Packard, Adobe, and Insight. His lifelong passion for storytelling led him to transition from the tech industry to focus on writing full-time. Originally from upstate New York, Doug currently divides his time between California and Arizona.