Author of dark things – thrilling novels and haunting stories
This was a strange one. A gripping thriller with a strong female lead, a varied and diverse cast and an intriguing mystery. We're led on a long and detailed investigation into the identity of a newborn who's been found on the steps of a church which leads to the realization that the mother - who... Continue Reading →
Ugh, does it ever get easier? Last year, I submitted a horror novella to an indie press. It was a story that I had started ages ago, something that kind of never went anywhere, until I suddenly knew exactly where to take it. I had heard about the indie press for a while by then,... Continue Reading →
Very occasionally I'll have a browse through Amazon's pile of old classics. They're all free to download these days, so whenever I find myself between books or not knowing just what I want to throw myself at, I'll have a gander at the old big ones, and see if anything jumps out at me. That's... Continue Reading →
The most incredible science fiction book I've ever read. Hyperion is one of those books that I feel like I've heard of my whole life, but never really known anything about. If you've followed this blog for a while, you've probably seen me say that before. It's the same with Dan Simmons. If I heard... Continue Reading →
This, was, great! I hadn't heard about Robert White or any of his books before I came across this on Audible. I don't know if it was a sale or if it was just my credits piling up, but for some reason this book intrigued me and I jumped at the chance. Who doesn't love... Continue Reading →
There we have it! The fourth and last book in Brandon Sanderson's secret four-books-a-year kickstarter project - and what a book it is! I think I've mentioned in every review of the three other kickstarter projects so far, that I was not well-versed in Sanderson's writing and his many, many universes. I'd read Skyward (my... Continue Reading →
This is the kind of book that I love reading, even though I can't tell you a single thing about it when I'm done. I recently discovered Bill Bryson and his writing a few years ago, and since then I've really enjoyed reading books that aim to teach you stuff. I love watching documentaries, and... Continue Reading →
First came the magic. Then came the aliens. Ellyne is the Golden Gunslinger. A veteran of wars. A historic, almost mythical figure and a hero. And she's so sick of it all. All she wants to do is hide away. To go by her days, unknown and unnoticed, drinking in Victor's pub and trying to... Continue Reading →
A Form Of Revenge is here! The third, and final book in my crime thriller series, The Columbus Archives is finally out! This has been a long, wild ride that started all the way back in 2017 with The Consequence of Loyalty, continued with A State of Despair in 2020 and now it all comes... Continue Reading →
A Form Of Revenge is out in than 10 days, but brilliant reviews and praise have already started ticking in. Michael Kelso, author of thriller such as One on One, Identity and the Dark Tales of Cryptids series called the book a "gripping story" that "will keep you guessing until the very end", and author... Continue Reading →