In the Woods As a twelve-year-old, Adam Ryan played in the woods with his pals, Peter and Jaime. But Adam was found later, traumatised and alone, and his friends were never seen again. Now an adult with a new name (Rob) and a different accent, detective Adam enjoys a close relationship with his work partner…
Indie Author Interview – Claire Buss
Fantasy and sci-fi author Claire Buss explains how she juggles Peppa Pig and creative play with her kids to make time for writing, marketing and everything else… As you write in several genres, do you start each new book with a specific genre or style in mind, or does it evolve naturally? I don’t write…
‘Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead’ by Owen Mullen
Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead When whistle-blower Gavin Law goes missing, Glasgow PI Charlie Cameron sets out to track him down. But Charlie soon discovers there’s a lot more to the mystery than he first thought. Could a surgeon who left a woman brain-damaged have killed Law to keep him quiet? Or has the…
Indie Author Interview – Jean Lee
Wild West fan and author Jean Lee explains how she got into horror, fantasy and sci-fi, and why she writes pretty much what she wants to write… Thinking back to when you started writing, were you always interested in fantasy, or have you dabbled in other genres? While I was always drawn to fantasy and…
‘Couples who Kill: Elytte and Miranda Barbour’ by Kathryn McMaster
Couples who Kill: Elytte and Miranda Barbour Personal ads on Craigslist cover a whole range of subjects, but for Troy LaFerrara who enjoys casual sex, the young couple who answer his advert are seeking more than a bit of adult fun. After agreeing to meet Elytte and Miranda Barbour, LaFerrara is found in a dark…
‘The Haunting of Hill House’ by Shirley Jackson
The Haunting of Hill House Unhappy with the way her life is going, Eleanor jumps at the chance of helping out when Dr Montague invites her and two others to stay at the mysterious Hill House. Along with Theodora and Luke, she soon discovers the initial cheerful atmosphere in the house becoming oppressive. Famously inspirational…
‘Scavenger Hunt’ by Michaelbrent Collings
Scavenger Hunt Five people wake up in a strange white room. Each has an electronic collar attached to his or her neck and a wristband that issues instructions from the mysterious Mr. Do-Good. The ‘contestants’ are told they are to play a game, but the stakes in this adventure are high – make a mistake…
‘Corrupt Bodies’ by Peter Everett
Corrupt Bodies (Audiobook) When Peter Everett accepted a job as Superintendent of Southwark Mortuary, he soon found he’d taken on a lot more than a run-down building with funding issues and a host of outdated equipment – he’d also lumbered himself with a well-established tradition of corruption…
‘61 Hours’ by Lee Child
61 Hours Winter in South Dakota. A bus load of old folks on a touring holiday. And one hitchhiker – Jack Reacher. When the bus skids off the road and crashes, Reacher helps out and soon finds himself awaiting temporary lodgings in a small-town police station. But something’s wrong in this town –…
Indie Author Interview – Michaelbrent Collings
Award-winning international best-selling horror author Michaelbrent Collings explains how he got into horror and why indie authors need to try just that little bit harder… Thinking back to when you started writing, what are common mistakes new writers make? Ugh. So many. Or maybe that was just me. Probably one of the biggest mistakes new…
