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Doug Houser grew up in the Pacific Northwest. After serving in the Army during the Vietnam War, he joined a wilderness search and rescue team and earned a biology degree from Whitworth University. In 1978, Doug traveled with a Christian band to New Jersey to help plant new churches, where he became a pastor and pioneered Christian schools. Doug taught biology and forensic science in public schools for twenty years. He was married to his wife Barbara for twenty-five years and has two sons, Adam and Jonathan.
Doug Houser’s novel, Colter’s Mountain, is a gripping tale that draws from his love for the Pacific Northwest and his deep understanding of human resilience.
Thirteen-year-old Colter’s summer vacation takes a twist when he finds himself on a broiling city sidewalk, on the hottest day of the year.
The young man finds hope in an ad in the back of a comic book.
It promises to send a special rock, for free, that he can plant in his backyard.
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Excellent book for all ages!
Doug’s passion for the wilderness and his deep understanding of the human spirit shine in Colter's Mountain. His writing captures the beauty of nature and the power of perseverance like no other.
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Discover the inspiring life of Doug Houser—a veteran, educator, pastor, and author.
Explore Colter’s Mountain, a tale that captures the spirit of the
Pacific Northwest and the resilience of the human soul.
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