Books published by Bear Paw Publishing

A guitar, a box of junk, and a pile of trouble...Fifteen-year-old Otter is in a dark place.Child Services wants to put him in foster care, or even a home for troubled youth.Living on his own, he''s one bad decision away from the street. His band''s first gig is only two weeks away, but his crush on their new lead singer has him tied in knots.Then he inherits a box of random junk from a dead grandfather he barely knew. Can his grandfather''s memories help Otter win the girl of his dreams, reconnect with his family, and keep him out of juvenile detention...maybe even become a rock star?

FITTING IN AT A NEW SCHOOL IS HARD...WHEN YOU’RE NOT HUMAN ANYMOREA mysterious plague is spreading, a plague that grants the ability to shapeshift—but with an insatiable hunger for fresh meat.Infected with the plague herself, sixteen-year-old Mia is a special case. Thanks to a strange mutation in her DNA, her blood might be the key to a vaccine.For Mia and many of the Infected, it’s a curse, but others, the Bad Dogs, revel in their new powers. For them, humans no longer belong at the top of the food chain. The Bad Dogs don’t want any vaccine, and they have a plan to end human hegemony forever.Organized, powerful, and relentless, they’re willing to do anything for their cause—like abducting a busload of Mia's classmates.Mia must enlist the help of her teenage werewolf pack in a desperate gamble to rescue her friends. Maybe even save the world.

Advance praise for The Hammer Falls:“A body slam of high-tech mayhem...”“Delivers one gut punch after another in this science-fiction TKO.”The next time he dies...... will be the last.Can he save the woman he loves before his heart gives out for good?Horace “The Hammer” Harkness is a gene-modified pit fighter twenty years past his prime. He loves the life of screaming fans and thundering theme music, but too many injuries and resurrections have wrecked his heart. If he loses one more match, game over.Now his big comeback is in deep, deep trouble. If he fails, how will he repay all the money he borrowed to finance this fiasco?In a world of blood-drenched circuses and fleeting fame, can a battered pit fighter outsmart the Russian mob before they exact revenge on Lilly? Or will he die trying?If you love stories with with high-tech weapons, high-stakes action, snarky ninjas, and a touch of romance, you'll love The Hammer Falls!________________________________“Take WWE and MMA, amp the violence to a bone-breaking, body-busting eleven, and you've got The Hammer Falls. But wash away the bloodstains and you'll surprisingly find yourself clobbered by camaraderie and heart.” - Warren Hammond, author of the KOP series and Denver Moon“Fast-paced, action-packed, and full of heart. The Hammer Falls will have you praying Ridley Scott gives this one a home on the silver screen. He and Heermann are the only two capable of delivering the perfect balance of gladiatorial action and high-stakes science fiction.” - Joshua Viola, award-winning editor of Nightmares Unhinged and Cyber World“A body slam of high-tech mayhem and social justice. Travis Heermann delivers one gut punch after another in this science-fiction TKO.” – Mario Acevedo, author of the Felix Gomez detective vampire series“There are books that pack a punch, and then there’s The Hammer Falls. With pugilistic, pit-fighting ferocity—and a surprising human core—Travis Heermann throws science fiction into the squared circle and watches it writhe in excitement. Grab a ringside seat and hold on tight.” - Jason Heller, Hugo Award-winning author of Strange Stars and editor of Cyber World

One teenage girl. On oncoming apocalypse.Mia just wants to fit in with her new school in a new city, maybe find a nice boyfriend.But her suburban life is turned upside down when she encounters three younger boys, naked and on the run. Mia is drawn into a shadow world where dark shapes prowl quiet neighborhoods, hunting for fresh meat. A spate of strange disappearances heralds a terrible secret--the outbreak of a plague that will change the natural order of the entire planet.This oncoming war for the top of the food chain threatens Mia's family, and with the help of the three boys, she must save her mother from the ruthless man-beast who wants to put her on the menu.Mia doesn't know it yet, but her blood may hold the key to the future of the human race."I was really impressed by ... the way [Logan] uses the genre to cover some timeless issues of what it's like being a teenager, with the challenges of becoming independent from parents, dealing with grief and loss, developing self-confidence, sexuality and restraint. He manages to touch on so many pertinent themes all in the context of an adventurous fantasy sci-fi story. Well done!" – Becky Parker, ProAudio Voices"For people who like thrillers, people who like horror, and people who want to read wild chase scenes with plucky heroines (and a dog). " – Kater Cheek, author of the Kit Melbourne series"Of interest to teens or readers who enjoy stepping back into the world where firing an F-bomb across your parents’ bows is radical rebellion and a single kiss can rock your world....The book’s action-packed, short chapters make it a fast, easy summer read." - New Myths