Encounter at Owl Rock

RUCKER MOSES is the pen name of writing team Craig S. Phillips, Harold Hayes, Jr., and Theo Gangi. Together, they write far-out  adventures that happen right next door. Harold and Craig both hail from Atlanta and teamed up to tell stories at the University of Georgia. As a writing duo, they’ve been nominated for three Emmys for writing in a children’s program and have written for TV shows based on books by R. L. Stine and Christopher Pike. They also make virtual reality experiences and own a production company named SunnyBoy Entertainment. Theo, a novelist and writing teacher, has authored several acclaimed novels and stories, and has worked on shows for Netflix and Disney+. He directs the MFA program in creative writing at St. Francis College in downtown Brooklyn. When not telling stories together, they spend time chasing their kids from one adventure to the next.

Praise for Encounter at Owl Rock: "What could be more dangerous and frightening than sneaking into an abandoned amusement park late at night? Well... what if you add some aliens into the mix? The shivers start early in this book—and the surprises just keep on coming! Don't miss this fun read!"—R.L. Stine, author Goosebumps and Fear Street“Moses (Kingston and the Magician’s Lost and Found) delivers a pulse-pounding adventure marked by epic stunts, creepy extraterrestrial antagonists, and a plethora of contemporary hip-hop references. It’s an always-moving tale that balances an out-of-this-world premise with heartfelt ruminations on the importance of friendship, family, and, most prominently, indomitable brotherhood.”—Publishers Weekly“Two brothers team up with their longtime bestie and a peculiar new friend for a high-stakes, out-of-this-world adventure…The dual first-person narration shifts between the point of view of Cypress, who’s desperately trying to find his brother and navigate issues of rapid, world-destroying gentrification, and Oak, who befriends an alien who’s reluctant to be part of the world-conquering plot. By the time the brothers reunite to save the day with music and magic meteorites, their understanding of how to be part of a team while still maintaining their individuality is forever changed for the better… A raucous romp from twin perspectives with something different to say.”—Kirkus Reviews“E.T. meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Mars Attacks!... The ensuing romp is packed with heaping helpings of music and movie references (“Like, use the Force, Cy!”)—not to mention, on the way to a zippy, last-second save, a string of exhilarating exploits aboard flying skateboards powered by mind-controlled alien tech… riffs, high rides, and awesome aerial action.”—Booklist