Books by Chris Cooper

An up-to-date and internationally focused textbook that looks at the tourism industry in the twenty-first century. Essential reading for students of Tourism.

A deadly blaze, an unexpected blizzard, and a pack of bloodthirsty brutes…Life’s looking grim for Oliver Crum and his family.When a mysterious locomotive rolls into town, it brings with it a new supernatural threat that will force Oliver to confront his deepest fears and return to the mysterious village hidden in the woods. But he soon finds that the people of Briarwood are facing their own murderous adversaries.As death and destruction descend upon them, the townspeople of the old and new worlds must join forces if either of them are to survive.Rejoin Oliver and all the characters you know and love as they fight for their lives and each other in an epic adventure that will change them forever.

Behind the walls of an unassuming house lies a macabre exhibit where spirits speak and the dead refuse to stay dead.When Oliver Crum stumbles upon an odd attraction in a neighboring city, he witnesses a grim display of blood and bone too terrifying to believe.But something about this show is familiar.As Oliver uncovers the truth behind the display, he comes face to face with the same dark magic that terrorized him a year prior. And when murder and chaos befall the curators running the mysterious exhibit, Oliver must join this unlikely group of allies to defeat the evil forces hellbent on harnessing their own unique abilities against them.The adventure will thrust Oliver into a secret society of magical misfits hiding in plain sight and change his understanding of the world forever, if he survives.Oliver Crum and the Grim Menagerie continues in the spirit of the Briarwood Witch with new colorful characters and an expanded world full of eerie discoveries that'll leave readers hooked from beginning to end.

The town of Christchurch has everything: rustic houses, quaint people, and a briar patch that consumes anyone who ventures too close.After a meltdown at work, Oliver Crum needs an escape, and Christchurch seems to be the perfect destination, at first. His aunt provides free room and board in exchange for his help at the local bakery, and the picturesque town appears picked from the cover of a magazine.But as Oliver learns the ins and outs of the bakery business, no amount of kneading or mixing can prepare him for the mysterious murders that rock the sleepy village.As the townsfolk point fingers in his direction, Oliver must fight to clear his name by uncovering the murderous culprit and the secrets that live in the woods at the edge of town. And underneath the facade of the carefully manicured lawns and prim and proper people of Christchurch, Oliver discovers a dark history that goes back centuries-a supernatural legacy that's back for blood.Oliver Crum and the Briarwood Witch is a quirky supernatural mystery with twists and turns that'll leave readers flipping pages from beginning to nail-biting conclusion.

After losing his partner in a tragic car crash, Jamie Lawson is lost. With little more than TV and his Australian cattle dog to keep him company, an unexpected reprieve comes in the form of an inheritance from an uncle whom he barely knows. As Jamie settles the estate of his late uncle, the author of an unfinished horror trilogy, he discovers the strange circumstances surrounding his uncle’s suicide. Now, Jamie must uncover the truth behind his uncle's mysterious passing while attempting to rebuild a life of his own. And as he soon discovers—it may not be his own life that he’s rebuilding. Jamie expected to find the obscure possessions of a reclusive author behind the walls of Turner House, but he never expected to come face to face with his uncle's nightmarish creations.

This is the story of one brave dog's journey home.Rascal is hungry and tired, and missing his best friend, Joel - but when he finds three little abandoned puppies, he knows that he needs to look after them. Can he keep them safe and still find his own way home to Joel?Chris Cooper is the pen name of Paul Shipton, who grew up in Manchester and went to university in Cambridge. He spent several years teaching English as a foreign language and lived in Istanbul for a year.Paul then moved into publishing, working on science activity books and primary school English materials. He published his first book, Zargon Zoo in 1991. Four years later, he published Bug Muldoon and the Garden of Fear, and relocated with his family to Wisconsin, United States where he works as a freelance writer and editor. He, his wife and two daughters, now divide their time between Cambridge, England and Madison, Wisconsin.

Rascal isn't the bravest dog in the world. His playful nature sometimes gets him into trouble. Luckily his owner Joel is always there to stand up for him. But when exploring on holiday puts them in great danger, Rascal knows that only he can save his best friend.Chris Cooper is the pen name of Paul Shipton, who grew up in Manchester and went to university in Cambridge. He spent several years teaching English as a foreign language and lived in Istanbul for a year.Paul then moved into publishing, working on science activity books and primary school English materials. He published his first book, Zargon Zoo in 1991. Four years later, he published Bug Muldoon and the Garden of Fear, and relocated with his family to Wisconsin, United States where he works as a freelance writer and editor. He, his wife and two daughters, now divide their time between Cambridge, England and Madison, Wisconsin.

This is the story of one brave dog's journey home.Rascal is nearly home. He's desperate to find his owner Joel again - but then he's caught and trapped in an animal shelter! Time is running out for Rascal . . . can he and Joel find each other before it's too late?Chris Cooper is the pen name of Paul Shipton, who grew up in Manchester and went to university in Cambridge. He spent several years teaching English as a foreign language and lived in Istanbul for a year.Paul then moved into publishing, working on science activity books and primary school English materials. He published his first book, Zargon Zoo in 1991. Four years later, he published Bug Muldoon and the Garden of Fear, and relocated with his family to Wisconsin, United States where he works as a freelance writer and editor. He, his wife and two daughters, now divide their time between Cambridge, England and Madison, Wisconsin.

This is the story of one brave dog's journey home.Rascal is lost, hungry and scared. He's trying to find his way home, to his best friend and master Joel - but danger is everywhere. There's a wild dog on the loose, and he's after Rascal . . .Chris Cooper is the pen name of Paul Shipton, who grew up in Manchester and went to university in Cambridge. He spent several years teaching English as a foreign language and lived in Istanbul for a year.Paul then moved into publishing, working on science activity books and primary school English materials. He published his first book, Zargon Zoo in 1991. Four years later, he published Bug Muldoon and the Garden of Fear, and relocated with his family to Wisconsin, United States where he works as a freelance writer and editor. He, his wife and two daughters, now divide their time between Cambridge, England and Madison, Wisconsin.

This is the story of one brave dog's journey home.Rascal is hot and thirsty, and still miles from home and his beloved master Joel. But a dangerous forrest fire has been started by some careless campers. Can Rascal save both himself and Hailey, a girl who is just as lost and frightened as he is?Chris Cooper is the pen name of Paul Shipton, who grew up in Manchester and went to university in Cambridge. He spent several years teaching English as a foreign language and lived in Istanbul for a year.Paul then moved into publishing, working on science activity books and primary school English materials. He published his first book, Zargon Zoo in 1991. Four years later, he published Bug Muldoon and the Garden of Fear, and relocated with his family to Wisconsin, United States where he works as a freelance writer and editor. He, his wife and two daughters, now divide their time between Cambridge, England and Madison, Wisconsin.

This is the story of one brave dog's journey home.Rascal can hardly believe his luck when he's rescued from dog catchers by Lucas, a boy who's on the run too, from bullies. Rascal, lost and far away from home, knows what it's like to feel frightened. Can he show Lucas how to stand up for himself?Chris Cooper is the pen name of Paul Shipton, who grew up in Manchester and went to university in Cambridge. He spent several years teaching English as a foreign language and lived in Istanbul for a year.Paul then moved into publishing, working on science activity books and primary school English materials. He published his first book, Zargon Zoo in 1991. Four years later, he published Bug Muldoon and the Garden of Fear, and relocated with his family to Wisconsin, United States where he works as a freelance writer and editor. He, his wife and two daughters, now divide their time between Cambridge, England and Madison, Wisconsin.

Presents a different approach to the study of tourism, considering issues such as the changing world order, destination marketing, tourism ethics and pro-poor tourism. This book highlights the ongoing threats from terrorism and health scares faced by the tourism industry, and discusses the related security and risk management strategies.