Duncan & the Chocolate Bar

About the Book

The year is 2050. The space shuttle to the moon has been a reality since 2030. There have been scientists, explorers, politicians, entertainers, and celebrities. Just about every type of scientific type person has been or has plans to go to the moon, but no ordinary people have been included. Black, white, brown, or yellow, no regular ordinary people have been to the moon. Finally, in 2050, the USA government has decided it is time to send some regular folks to the moon. A contest was held to pick three lucky souls to be sent to the moon. Each person selected could also bring a friend. And the best part is that the government claims once the lucky winners get to the moon, there would be a surprise waiting for them. Young Duncan (Dunk) Sylers, eleven years old and from the city of Compton, California, enters the contest. You guessed it. Dunk wins and decides to take his younger cousin Drew on the exploration of a lifetime. Follow along as Duncan, Drew, and the other winners (including a wannabe hippie who brings his parrot as his guest as well as an aging actress and her equally washed up boyfriend) travel toward the moon. Do they succeed? You’ll have to read the book.

About the Author

Duane Filer is a writer now residing in Carson, California, who has written a total of six books, five of them after retiring from the California Public Utilities Commission after twenty-eight years of state service. Duane and his six siblings were raised in Compton, California, by mom Blondell and dad Maxcy (now deceased) and were always told to follow their dreams and achieve, but also to contribute to society and give back to the community. Duane loves music (especially jazz and funk), diddles on the bass guitar, and loves all sports and animals. Squirrels are welcome in his backyard. Jay DeVance III is an up-and-coming illustrator residing in Compton, California. Jay just published his first two books, The Story of Decapolis—Book of Heroes Vol. 1 and The Story of Decapolis—Coloring Book 1. Jay can be contacted at jayd898@gmail.com or jaydevanceiii@yahoo.com.