books by a.l. Tait

DANGER ROAD

One podcast. Two brothers. A hit-and-run cold case. Who killed Corey Armstrong?

Everyone’s talking about Corey Armstrong…

Twenty five years ago, on a dark winter’s night, teenager Corey Armstrong was left to die by a hit and run driver on Danger Road. Now Corey’s the subject of a podcast that’s putting his hometown on the map, but with the series almost over, the case remains unsolved.

When brothers Alex and Leo decide to try to find out what happened to Corey, they learn more about his world than they could have imagined. Everyone’s talking about the popular footballer, but the question remains: did anyone really know him?

As Alex and Leo sink deeper into the past, they uncover old secrets, ready to resurface, and realise that someone in town must know something which means someone they know might be the killer.

Will bringing up the past jeopardise the brothers’ own futures? And could bringing a cold case back to life prove fatal?

Willow Bright’s Secret Plot

A middle-grade story about growing up, finding your place in the world and the restorative benefits of nature.

‘I feel her in the breeze that makes the dahlias bob, and in the scent of the roses …’

After moving to the city from the country, Willow Bright feels like she’s lost her mum all over again―and landed on another planet.

Her clothes are wrong, her taste in music is wrong, and even the food she eats is wrong. But when Willow spots a pattern in a series of puzzling accidents and mishaps, she forms an unlikely friendship―and finds new purpose.

Can Willow solve the mystery and find room to be herself along the way? Or will her plot to run home to the wide-open spaces and memories of her mum land Willow in even more trouble?

The first summer of Callie McGee

In her first contemporary middle-grade novel, bestselling author A. L. Tait delivers a mystery about growing up, figuring things out and solving the puzzle of who you are.

It’s the last summer before Callie starts high school and she’s been dragged along to yet another ‘family friends’ holiday.

 But before she knows it, Callie finds herself investigating a series of burglaries, facing off with a local gang, and even spotting a possible ghost. When her friend Sasha goes missing, Callie’s ‘boring week at the beach’ takes an even scarier turn.

Is Callie in over her head?

The MAVEN & REEVE MYSTERIES

 Against a backdrop of knights, castles and intrigue, two unlikely detectives must band together to solve complex and dangerous mysteries in a bid to change their lives – with a big dash of humour, adventure and fun along the way!

‘I was up past midnight finishing this book! The mystery kept me turning the pages, and I felt like I’d known Maven and Reeve forever.’ – Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of Ice Wolves

‘PURE ENJOYMENT . . . A.L. TAIT IS A MASTER OF WORLD BUILDING’
– Megan Daley, Children’s Books Daily 

The mapmaker chronicles

The Mapmaker Chronicles is an internationally published, bestselling adventure series about a race to map the world … and a boy who discovers more than he ever imagined.

“The Mapmaker Chronicles showcases a vivid imagination and gift for storytelling which marries fantasy and reality together to great effect and is bound to be a favourite series on the bookshelf.” – Hillary Smillie, Buzzwords Magazine

“This has been the best fantasy story sequence I have read in the past twelve months or so, and here it comes to a highly satisfactory conclusion … “ – Janet Croft Book Reviews

The Ateban Cipher

Forced to flee his home to uncover the secrets hidden in a coded book, sheltered orphan Gabe discovers a world of danger, intrigue, adventure and unexpected friendship.

What’s the secret of the book, and why is it so valuable? These are the questions Gabe must answer when a dying man hands him a coded manuscript with one instruction: take it to Aidan. Gabe is hurled into a quest that takes him beyond his monastery home and into a world of danger, political intrigue and adventure.

“This exciting fantasy novel aimed at the 9 to 12 age group will satisfy readers, and leave them wanting more. Its fast-paced plot balances a sensitive thoughtful narrator with his newly‑found‑rescuers-turned-friends so that by the time they all figure out the codes and clues, readers have been entertained and engaged.”
– Trish Buckley, Children’s Books Daily

“With high-action, mystery and the threat of a hanging, The Book Of Secrets is an exciting adventure read and an immersive story. From the cloisters of Oldham Abbey to the castle dungeons, from thick forest to Rothwell Town, readers will feel like they are there.” Sandy Fussell, The Sunday Telegraph

“This [series] is the kind of thrilling adventure that has readers turning the pages as fast as they can devour the story along the way discerning many important themes about trust, loyalty, ingenuity and courage.” – Sue Warren, Just So Stories

The ultimate guide to making your writing dreams come true

Want to write a novel or earn an income as a freelance writer, but not sure how to go about it? Authors Allison Tait and Valerie Khoo – co-hosts of the popular So you want to be a writer podcast – will give you the steps you need to make your dream a reality.

In this book, you’ll discover everything you need to be a successful writer, including how to connect with people who will help your career grow and productivity tips for fitting everything into your already busy life. You’ll also explore how to keep your creative juices flowing and where to find other writers just like you.

This book lays out a blueprint to help you get started and thrive in the world of words. With advice from over 120 writers, you’ll tap into proven wisdom and find the path that will lead YOU to success!