About Cole Decker

Cole Decker writes illustrated middle grade GameLit adventures for readers ages 10-14. With four complete series spanning 38 books — featuring spirit beast academies, stealth school games, suburban dungeon crawls, and neighborhood tower defense — Cole brings video game mechanics to life in stories about friendship, identity, and kids who refuse to be underestimated. All titles include black-and-white illustrations and are available on Kindle Unlimited.

Every series brings video game mechanics to life in stories about friendship, identity, and kids who refuse to be underestimated. Whether it's spirit beast evolution trees, stealth HUDs, dungeon floor progression, or tower defense blueprints — the game is real, and the stakes are personal.