Sam Dahl - ATTACK OF THE GARGANS, continues the adventures of - Sophie meets the Devil Dog and THE TREE TOP PEOPLE OF ORuS. Adventure III of the Sam Dahl Trilogy finds Captain Dahl and his young crew ready to conduct a celestial search for the maniacal Metaglio Vitch. Their mission is to take him alive so that he can stand trial for his evil deeds. Vitch is now working with the Gargans who possess their own special form of evil. Things seem to keep going from bad to worse as the crew discovers that there can be fine lines between 'friend and foe'. Join Sophie's crew as they try to save their worlds from total annihilation without becoming destructive forces themselves. Quirky attitudes and smooth use of smart science allow Sam and crew to accomplish what others view as unimaginable, even when their missions are practically derailed by a twisted, evil plot. Their skills include (but are far from limited to) the ability to fly spaceships, the use of healing plants, and the use of electronics and navigational devices. Epic space battles and endearing characters make this book a quick read. These unlikely heroes capture the heart and mind with budding romance, smart science, and quirky attitudes that help conquer the day. Originally written for middle school students, this fast paced thriller attracts the attention of adults as well. ATTACK OF THE GARGANS, is the final adventure (perhaps) in the Sam Dahl trilogy. Montague knows how to capture and hold even the most reluctant reader's attention and continues to do so throughout the entire series.
About the Author: Rita Montague is a biologist, teacher and guitar player who just missed the hippy generation. She and her family have transited the Intra-Coastal Waterway from Maryland to Florida and back. She is tied closely to nature having spent most of her life in Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay and in Southwest, FL on Pine Island Sound and the Matlacha Pass. As a teacher of teens, Rita understands the importance of maintaining the attention of middle and high school students. She does this in her writing through ever changing adrenaline-pumping situations, similar to those provided by fiction adventure writers such as Clive Cussler. Rita uses actual scientific principles and terms in her writing. She often uses existing names of animals, healing plants, and lunar and/or planetary craters, rather than putting together nonsensical names. Her imagination is boundless. She is not above tapping into the quirky attitudes and budding romantic desires of young teens. Rita drew on her life experiences as a mother, teacher, scientist, musician, islander, and sailor to create Sam Dahl - ATTACK OF THE GARGANS. This Sci-Fi thriller was written for middle school students, but captures the interest of readers of all ages. She continues to explore, teach, and write in southwest Florida.