Uncle

Uncle is the story of Joe and his Great Uncle Henry. Suddenly banished to spend a summer with this unknown relative, Joe finds not the ‘mad’ man his mother predicted, but his first true boyhood friend. Over the next ten years Joe and Uncle enjoy superb summer holidays of fun, adventure, learning, inspiration and exploration, which act as a buffer to the other events happening in Joe’s life; the death of his father, his mother’s remarriage and his long, lonely school years.

The advent of adulthood brings Joe the unwelcome realisation that while he has grown up, Uncle never has and maybe his mother’s prediction of madness is right after all. After several years of strained, infrequent contact between them, the tables are turned, and it is Henry who now needs the care and support that he once offered to a lonely boy.

This is a story of the struggle to understand and accept individual differences, the people and events that shape us, and the meaning of true friendship.

Parvon Zin Koban Hunter Book 7: Carpe Diem

Earth is finally free, but the victory comes at a terrible cost.

Across the stars, powerful beings wait for their chance to strike, eager to plunder a weakened planet. Meanwhile, Feydon has been shamed, and he refuses to accept defeat. His honor in Gishma society is at stake, and he will stop at nothing to reclaim it.

For Feydon, there is only one path forward: revenge. It is death or glory, and he has no intention of being the one to fall.

Parvon Zin Koban Hunter Book 6

The lost Ninth Roman Legion did not perish in Scotland or Germany. Instead, they were taken by the Yonath Anunnaki and forced to fight in the brutal arenas of their deadly Games, where they died to the last man.

Now, with Thera Three under Gishma control, an endless supply of Adamu is at their disposal, ready to be sold to Games Master Kollexx.

For the bloodthirsty Anunnaki, the spectacle never ends, and the carnage is only beginning.

Being James Newhouse

James’s story unfolds through key moments in his childhood and adolescence, revealing the impact of strained family relationships on his journey. Along the way, he encounters a range of vivid characters, including Dorcas, Denis, Giulia, and Dolly, each influencing his path in different ways.

By the time he reaches his 30s, James is still burdened by guilt and inner turmoil. As he faces significant external challenges, he must navigate a world undergoing great social change.

Was he simply born this way, or could he have been the victim of an early trauma that no one cared to explain?

The Angel on the Town Hall Clock

A good story should have a happy ending. Real life, however, is filled with untoward events and refuses to follow the rules of Mozartian opera.

Our characters will still be presented in theatrical style. Each will have a few moments of monologue or a chance to stand alone on stage. None speaks from a pulpit; they all act on stage. This is a puppet theatre of words, revealing only half the truth – but which half? Perhaps it is best not to believe a single word.

Drawing of Burslem old town hall, based on original by Matthew Rice, author and illustrator of The Lost City of Stoke on Trent.

Orphans and Strangers

Defying his family’s wishes, William falls for Margaret, a Catholic nurse, and is cast out for marrying her. Desperate to reclaim his mother’s love, he joins the army, seeking the respect afforded to the American GIs stationed in Fermanagh. But war leaves him volatile, and his time as a POW scars him deeply. Tragedy strikes again and again: his wife succumbs to TB, and his beloved daughter drowns. Consumed by grief and paranoia, William makes a devastating choice, abandoning his daughter Trisha with his sister and fleeing to England with his son, George. Years later, George, burning for revenge, draws them both into the heart of the Troubles.

A Pit of Embers

An orphaned heiress is adopted by a family of three, she is terribly miss treaded by her adopted parents, she is chained at the ankle and endures atrocious hardship while doing most chores in the household.

The only solace she finds is from the dog who is supposed to watch and guard her.

The dog is at first a menacing huge mastiff, his dame is Devil!

Pepper Under My Nose

This is a tale of two seemingly ordinary people, Annette and Bob, who seek sexual adventure but struggle to become – or even appear to be – more than they truly are. Annette longs to embody the role of a wanton seductress, yet remains deeply repressed. Bob tries to play the part of a brutal, macho man, but he too is held back by his own inhibitions. The result is a messy and chaotic rapport between two individuals who might have loved each other but are unable, for different reasons, to surrender fully to love.

Annette and Bob often resemble zombified beings, moving through life without fully understanding why they act as they do – or even what they are doing. Their story raises profound questions about the nature of free will, suggesting that perhaps it is an illusion.

Yet, amidst their flaws and struggles, Annette and Bob remain undeniably human. It is their humanity, shining through the pages, which gives this novel its poignant and relatable edge.

Parvon Zin Koban Hunter Book 5: Hunter's Moon

The Gishma Anunnaki have tightened their grip on Thera Three, their legal stranglehold sanctioned by the Belatan Supreme Court. With absolute power over the planet and its inhabitants, they prepare to unleash their cruel dominion upon the remaining Adamu.

First to face annihilation are the Poltox, the surface-dwelling scum, rendered defenseless by the suppression web. Then, the rogue Adamu will be hunted down and eradicated. The Gishma are confident in their victory, believing Thera Three ripe for the taking.

But they have overlooked one crucial element: Zin.

Forced into the shadows by the Belatan ruling, Zin and his crew must wage a clandestine war against impossible odds. Old enemies must forge uneasy alliances, and difficult compromises will be made. Lives will be lost, and the fight for survival will push them all to their limits.

Can Zin and his brave rebels defy the Anunnaki and reclaim their world? Only time, blood, and unwavering bravery will tell.

The Dreams That Hold Us Captive

Have you ever woken up from a nightmare and feel relieved that it was only a dream? Imagine having to return to that nightmare every night, and it only gets worse. The horror, it seems, is deliberately perpetrated by a deranged and evil man named Magnus with the help of the gang of Dreamers. Now imagine that this is happening to everyone in the world, causing group psychosis on an unprecedented scale leading to an inevitable apocalypse.

The Dreams that Hold us Captive follows Noah and Theo – our protagonists – as they navigate their way through the horrible dream world and the rapidly deteriorating real one in a desperate hope to restore peace among everyone’s minds, starting with their own.

The novella is an easy and enjoyable read. The plot is enhanced by complex relationships, unexpected twists, and drastic measures while keeping a consistent sense of realism. The adventure is filled with treachery at every turn and will captivate you until the very end.

The Dreams That Hold Us Captive

Have you ever woken up from a nightmare and feel relieved that it was only a dream? Imagine having to return to that nightmare every night, and it only gets worse. The horror, it seems, is deliberately perpetrated by a deranged and evil man named Magnus with the help of the gang of Dreamers. Now imagine that this is happening to everyone in the world, causing group psychosis on an unprecedented scale leading to an inevitable apocalypse.

The Dreams that Hold us Captive follows Noah and Theo – our protagonists – as they navigate their way through the horrible dream world and the rapidly deteriorating real one in a desperate hope to restore peace among everyone’s minds, starting with their own.

The novella is an easy and enjoyable read. The plot is enhanced by complex relationships, unexpected twists, and drastic measures while keeping a consistent sense of realism. The adventure is filled with treachery at every turn and will captivate you until the very end.

Football Aquarium

The story follows two brothers, Nikola and Marko, who grow up in a challenging environment without parental support.

Marko is naturally talented but naive, with a weak character. Despite his exceptional football skills, he places his trust in the wrong people. Persuaded to sign contracts with a mafia agent linked to a football club, he sacrifices his immense potential – and ultimately, his career.

Nikola, on the other hand, is less technically gifted but possesses a relentless work ethic and unwavering determination. He understands that hard work is his only path to success, believing that daily improvement will significantly enhance his chances. Unlike Marko, he refuses to take shortcuts. When approached by the mafia leader and club representative, he declines their contract, choosing instead the difficult but honest road to achieve his goals.

Nikola’s journey is filled with obstacles. His refusal to collaborate with the corrupt club president and engage in match-fixing makes his path lonelier and steeper. Yet, undeterred, he perseveres, carving his own way toward success – one step at a time.