The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan #TheStormWeMade @vanjchan @HodderBooks #BookReview

 

British Malaya, 1930s

Discontented housewife Cecily is seduced by Japanese general Fujiwara and the glorious future he is promising for 'independent' Malaya, free from British colonialism. As she becomes further embedded as his own personal spy, she unwittingly alters the fate of her country by welcoming in a punishing form of dictatorship under the Japanese in WWII.

Japanese-occupied Malaya, 1945

Cecily and her family are barely surviving. Her children, Jujube, Abel and Jasmin, are surrounded by threat, and look to their mother to keep them safe. But she can't tell them about the part she played in the war - and she doesn't know how to protect them.

Can Cecily face up to her past to save her children? Or is it already too late... ?

The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan was published by Hodder & Stoughton on 4 January 2024. My thanks to the publisher who sent my copy of the book.

A version of this review was originally published in S Magazine - Sunday 14 January 2024

The Storm We Made is an incredible debut from author Vanessa Chan. Vividly told through character voices that are realistic and compelling, this is a sweeping and richly layered story of hope, and betrayal.

1945 Malaya. Cecily Alcantara and her family are suffering at the hands of their Japanese rulers. Fifteen year old Abel has disappeared, and youngest daughter Jasmin is kept locked in the basement, away from those who would abduct her to work at the comfort stations. Jujube, the eldest daughter works at a tea house, enduring the hands and mouths of drunken Japanese soldiers. 

Cecily carries a huge burden, she knows that this is her fault. Ten years ago, she became infatuated with a Japanese soldier General Fuijwara and risked everything by becoming his spy. Stealing papers from her husband Gordon who worked for the British and helping to enable the Japanese to take power. She is desperate that her family must never find out. 

The reader hears from Cecily and her three children. We suffer the torture and humiliation of a captured Abel, we feel the anger of Jujube and we see the innocence of Jasmin as all three of them may their own way in what has become a brutal life for them all. 

It is difficult to warm to Cecily, but one can understand her motives for what she did, not only was she in love with Fuijwara, she really thought that getting rid of the British would bring about the dream of ‘Asia for Asians’. As she comes to terms with what she has done, and grieves for her lost son, there’s a sense of a desperate woman, but one who cannot face up to what she has done. 

A powerful and moving debut set in a country and time that I knew little about.

Beautiful and heartbreaking

VANESSA CHAN is a Malaysian author. 

Her debut novel, The Storm We Made, has been sold in twenty languages and territories worldwide, and was published in the US and UK in January 2024. 

Vanessa's other work has been published in Electric Lit, Kenyon Review, and more. 

She is now based mostly in Brooklyn.

www.vanessachan.com

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Halfway House by Helen Fitzgerald BLOG TOUR #HalfwayHouse @fitzhelen @OrendaBooks #MeetLou #BookReview

 

They’re the housemates from Hell…

When her disastrous Australian love affair ends, Lou O’Dowd heads to Edinburgh for a fresh start, moving in with her cousin, and preparing for the only job she can find … working at a halfway house for very high-risk offenders.

Two killers, a celebrity paedophile and a paranoid coke dealer – all out on parole and all sharing their outwardly elegant Edinburgh townhouse with rookie night-worker Lou…

And instead of finding some meaning and purpose to her life, she finds herself trapped in a terrifying game of cat and mouse where she stands to lose everything – including her life.

Slick, darkly funny and nerve-janglingly tense, Halfway House is both a breathtaking thriller and an unapologetic reminder never to corner a desperate woman…

Halfway House by Helen Fitzgerald was published in paperback on 18 January 2024 by Orenda Books. My thanks to the publisher who sent my copy for review as part of this Blog Tour. 

I have been reading Helen Fitzgerald's books ever since I discovered her novel Viral in 2016. She is an incredibly clever author, she doesn't write to strict genre, she writes exactly how she feels. Each book is different, but each one of them are perfectly presented, filled to the brim with characters who are flawed, obnoxious, vulnerable and so real. 

If you've read Helen Fitzgerald before, you will have some idea what to expect from Halfway House, if you haven't, then please be prepared. Be prepared to laugh out loud, to squirm, to get angry, to empathise and also, most importantly, to be totally entertained. 

I mean, let's face it, any author who can come up with the line 'Alan was a gentle necrophile' is one to investigate, don't you think?

The enticing prologue of Halfway House features a snippet from an interview on Sixty Minutes with Lou, otherwise know as 'Hashtag ; The Impaler', among others.

We are then taken back two months earlier as we meet Lou during an online interview. She's applied for a job in Edinburgh as a carer in a house for serious offenders, a long way away from her home in Australia. Lou's life is in turmoil. She's been a kept women, in a fancy apartment, with a monthly allowance from her sugar daddy Alan,  but that all went wrong, and she's now using a reference from Alan's wife to try to secure a job that will take her far away.

Lou gets the job, and after an eventful flight from Australia, she arrives in Scotland. She's going to share a flat with her cousin Becks - a girl who annoys her really, but she tries to keep sweet. Becks is currently acting in a production of Plath - The Musical and Lou sits next to a handsome man in the audience. It's not too long before they discover they both like the same things in life; mainly risky outdoor sex and drugs. 

When Lou begins work, it's really not what she expected. There's little management, lots of danger and a totally unexpected surprise in one of the bedrooms. How on earth will she manage this?

Lou manages in her own unique Lou way. She's not a particularly likeable person, I don't even think she likes herself. She's selfish, totally self absorbed, a little obsessed with cleaning, and will use anyone to get what she wants. Despite this, she's a brilliantly created character and the reader can't help but have her back, even when she makes decisions that make you want to scream out loud. 

Helen Fitzgerald has worked in social work, in Scotland, for many years and her own experience shines through in her characters and settings. She's able to create men who have done the most heinous of crimes, who the reader can relate to. She doesn't underestimate them, she doesn't make light of what they've done, but we see more of them than just their convictions.

It's a startling story, full of surprises, clever twists and wild black humour. One moment you will laugh, the next you will hold your breath in anticipation. It's a story packed with despicable people who do awful things, but it is brilliantly executed, with style and insight.

Helen Fitzgerald is an outstanding author and I think Halfway House is her best novel to date. Highly recommended. 

Helen FitzGerald is the bestselling author of ten adult and young adult thrillers, including The Donor (2011) and The Cry (2013), which was longlisted for the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, and adapted for a major BBC drama. 

Her 2019 dark-comedy thriller Worst Case Scenario was a Book of the Year in the Literary Review, Herald Scotland, Guardian and Daily Telegraph, shortlisted for the Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, and won the CrimeFest Last Laugh Award. 

Helen worked as a criminal justice social worker for over fifteen years. 

She grew up in Victoria, Australia, and now lives in Glasgow with her husband. 

Follow Helen on Twitter @FitzHelen.

Where The F*** is Blönduós by Emma Strandberg BLOG TOUR #Blonduós @SkeeSafari @palamedespr #BookReview

 

Having survived a terrifying burglary, Emma had reached a point in life where she feared being awake and dreaded falling asleep. 

She grabbed her late mother’s notebooks, packed her car with warm clothes, a swimsuit that had seen better days, a set of winter tyres and a brand new tent, and caught a ferry to Iceland. 

Surtsey was an unexpected eruption - just as my own birth was unplanned and something of an interruption. 

So captivated by the magic of Iceland, our mother returned home with a bar of Toblerone for each of us. There were no hugs or questions as to our welfare. My sisters and I had been alone for three weeks. I was almost 5 years old. 

Inspired by a six-month journey to Iceland in wintertime, “Where the f**k is Blönduós?” is moving, honest, and entertaining. 

Why would a middle-aged woman choose to spend a winter alone in the far north of Iceland? 

It’s a fair question, though the answer isn’t quite so straightforward. I dreamed of lying on a blanket gazing up into the night sky, holding my breath in anticipation of the colourful aurora that may soon dance overhead, without being asked, “Will you be long?” 

By battling the elements, conquering her fears, and learning to knit, all under the watchful gaze of the small community, Emma made sense of the past, found peace with the present, and felt strong enough to deal with the future.

Where The F*** is Blönduós by Emma Strandberg was published on 13 June 2023 by New Generation Publishing. My thanks to Palamedes PR who sent my copy for review as part of this Blog Tour 

I love to travel, but will admit that I do tend to stay in Europe. My bucket list destinations have always been; Canada (ticked that one off last year), Norway (trip booked for next year), and Iceland (yet to be organised!).

Iceland fascinates me. I read a lot of Icelandic fiction, mainly crime fiction, and always translated. I've been lucky enough to meet and spend time with some of my favourite Icelandic authors, and they are, without doubt, some of the friendliest, most laid back people that I've ever met. 

So, Where The F**k is Blönduós really appealed to me. Emma Strandberg is not Icelandic, she is based in Sweden and has travelled extensively, and I had no idea where Blönduós is, but the draw of Iceland, accompanied by the intriguing blurb and gorgeous cover sold it to me. 

What a fabulous read this is! Emma has faced many personal issues and it is the terrifying experience of a house burglary that spurs her on to pack up her things and travel to Iceland. It's also something of a tribute to her mother who did exactly the same thing fifty years ago. 

Emma writes with a conviction and passion that makes the reader really feel as though they too are experiencing this adventure. The crazy, dangerous initial journey, the discovery that Blönduós is not, in fact, the magical sort of town that she imagined, and her determination to make this all work is so well described. Despite her initial reaction, Emma does stay in town and she throws herself into the local community, slowly being accepted and trying out so many things, including knitting! She does nothing heart heartedly, Emma gives it her all. 

The thought of camping, alone, in a strange place frightens the life out of me. However, Emma does just that, with guidance from Maas; who becomes her own personal support system. 

This is so much more than a travel memoir. It features personal and family history, lots of local culture and tradition. Emma explores many feelings, including grief and happiness. There are moments of joy, there are moments that are very poignant, but it is always beautifully handled. 

The reader can feel Emma's passion for both travel and writing. She is precise, lyrical and almost poetic at times.  A wonderful story, told by a woman who I really admire. Highly recommended. 

Travel has been an integral part of my life. From the Amazon to Alexandria, Burma to
Brunei, Cambodia to Kashmir, Greenland to Zimbabwe. My curiosity to travel together with my passion for nature and the great outdoors inspires much of my work.

My debut novel Fully Booked, first published in April 2016, tells of my personal journey of renovating an old property on the west coast of Sweden in the middle of a winter where temperatures dipped to minus 22, and how I went on to live my dream of owning and running a bed and breakfast. The second Edition (Re-release) of this book, again titled Fully Booked is on sale from 01 September 2023.

My latest title Where the F**k is Blönduos?- Driving and Surviving a Winter in Iceland, is now available.

"Emma had reached a point in life where she feared being awake and dreaded falling asleep. She grabbed her late mother’s notebooks, packed her car with warm clothes, a swimsuit that had seen better days, and a set of winter tyres, and caught a ferry to Iceland.By battling the elements, conquering her fears, and learning to knit all under the watchful gaze of the small community, Emma made sense of the past, found peace with the present and felt strong enough to deal with the future."

Inspired by several trips to Iceland including a six-month journey in wintertime, “Where the F**k is Blönduós?” is moving, honest, and entertaining. Why would a middle-aged woman choose to spend a winter alone in the far north of Iceland? It’s a fair question, though the answer isn’t quite so straightforward."

For more information on the author visit: emmastrandbergbooks.com

Blizzard by Marie Vingras t. Stephanie Smee #Blizzard #TranslatedFiction @feliciah_33 @headlinepg #MountainLeopardPress #BookReview

 

To find the child they must survive the storm

A blizzard rages in an isolated corner of Alaska. Few inhabitants live in this desolate place. Scattered across the vast, white expanse, they shelter in solitude from the tempest and the extreme cold. But amid this storm and far from home, a woman walks alone with the child.

She stops for a moment to re-tie the laces of her boots filled with snow. Instants later she looks up and the child under her care has vanished. In desperation she searches for him, knowing that every minute that goes by in this snowstorm is a threat to both of their lives. Soon she is joined in the hunt by the other neighbours. And as the search intensifies to save the missing child from certain death, she too will become the object of pursuit.

Blizzard is a gripping thriller, quiet and unnerving at first, but then building to a breath-taking climax.

Blizzard by Marie Vingtras is published today, 18 January 2024 by Mountain Leopard Press. It is translated from the French by Stephanie Smee. My thanks to the publisher who sent my copy for review.

I am such a fan of translated fiction, especially crime fiction. This little book is only 155 pages long, but it certainly packs a punch.

Set in an isolated part of Alaska, the novel opens as Bess discovers that the small boy whose hand she was holding has disappeared. A blizzard is raging and visibility is very poor, it's incredibly cold and Bess is not sure that she can handle her situation. 

Each very short chapter is narrative in the first person by the characters of the story. We hear from the lost boy's father, Benedict; Cole; a man who has spent his entire life in this place and has close association with Benedict. Freeman is a outlier, a newcomer to Alaska, a black man, out of place and grieving for his lost life, and of course, Bess; also a newcomer and something of a mystery to these men. 

The sense of place is outstanding, the utter isolation of these people, the dangers of the weather, the unpredictability of the landscape. It is stunning to read and to savour. 

The story is certainly character led, and whilst each chapter is very short, the reader begins to feel as though they really do know these men, whilst Bess remains more of a mystery to us. Slowly and surely, the story unfolds, revealing hidden truths and sadness throughout. 

The tension increases with each page, and is just so wonderfully done, we know so little and then we know so much, and I certainly had no idea what we would be faced with at the end of the novel. 

I have to mention the excellent translation too. Occasionally I've found that translation can be a little flat, but Stephanie Smee has really found the voices of the author and the characters, its' so well done. 

This is an incredible novel, I was consumed and I'm not surprised at all that it won the French Bookseller's Award. I am looking forward to more from this talented author.

Marie Vingtras was born in Rennes in 1972. 

Blizzard is her first novel.

Stephanie Smee is a translator into English of all things literary and French. 

Her most recent translation is of Pascal Janovjak's The Rome Zoo, which was the winner of the Swiss Literature Award

One Of The Good Guys by Araminta Hall BLOG TOUR #OneOfTheGoodGuys @AramintaHall @panmacmillan @laurasherlock21 #BookReview

 

If most men say they’re one of the good guys, then why are so many women afraid to walk alone at night?

Cole is the perfect husband: a romantic, supportive of his wife, Mel’s career, keen to be a hands-on dad, not a big drinker. A good guy.

So when Mel leaves him, he's floored. She was lucky to be with a man like him.

Craving solitude, he accepts a job on the coast and quickly settles into his new life where he meets reclusive artist Lennie.

Lennie has made the same move for similar reasons. She is living in a crumbling cottage on the edge of a nearby cliff. It’s an undeniably scary location, but sometimes you have to face your fears to get past them.

As their relationship develops, two young women go missing while on a walk protesting gendered violence, right by where Cole and Lennie live. Finding themselves at the heart of a police investigation and media frenzy, it soon becomes clear that they don’t know each other very well at all.

This is what happens when women have had enough . . .

One Of The Good Guys by Araminta Hall was published on 4 January 2024 by Pan Macmillan. My thanks to the publisher who sent my copy for review as part of this Blog Tour. 

I read, reviewed and loved Araminta Hall's last two books: Imperfect Women (August 2020) and Hidden Depths (March 2022), I've been looking forward to One Of The Good Guys for a long time. Once again, this clever author takes a challenging and very relevant subject and creates a story that had me totally gripped from the first page. 

In part one of the novel we hear the voice of Cole, the lead male character of the tale. Cole has recently moved to the south coast where he's taken a new job as an environmental warden. We are treated to his stream of consciousness as he relates how Mel, his wife of seven years has left him and they are now divorcing. 
It is clear that Cole considers himself to be one of the good guys. He explains how Mel was able to create and run a successful PR agency - obviously, it was all down to him. The fact that he did the housework and the cooking and never ever complained. 

Cole appears confused as to why Mel has been so cruel to him, but there's also an anger bubbling underneath, there are many red flags in Cole's narrative. He is especially determined that he will not sign the papers that Mel so desperately wants him to, and his reasons for this become clearer as we learn more about him, and their relationship.

Cole stumbles upon a cottage, just on the edge of the cliffs and as he gazes through the window, he sees a woman there.  That women is Lennie, an artist who is spending time away from her busy life. Cole and Lennie form a friendship, that teeters upon a romantic relationship.  

Part Two brings in Mel's voice, and the reader gets another side of the story of this broken marriage. Whilst Mel relates very similar things as Cole does, her language and phrasing clearly show that the things that Cole admire about himself are the things that led Mel to end the marriage. 

Two young women are walking the south coast, to raise money and awareness for a charity that works to ensure the safety of women. Cole comes across them as they venture too close to the edge of a cliff, and then, they disappear.

Cole and Lennie become part of the police investigation and this is when the truths are slowly uncovered. 

Araminta Hall's structuring is so well done, and I especially enjoyed the use of social media clips as part of the narration, keeping it fresh and relevant.

This is a truly uncomfortable read. Cole's thoughts and actions sent shivers down my spine. Mel's frustration at him, and at the people who think he's wonderful just because he washes the dishes is totally believeable, yet I didn't care for her either.   None of the lead characters are particularly likeable, I certainly wouldn't want to spend time with any of them, however this doesn't take anything away from the story, in fact, I'd say that it adds depth. We tend to favour the character we like the best, regardless of what they do. In this book we have to unpick the facts. 

Billed by the publisher as a 'feminist thriller', there is no doubt that it is both a thriller and extremely feminist. There is also no doubt that many women who read this book will recognise much of Cole's behaviours.  'Influencers' such as Andrew Tate and his toxic messages, and the rise of the incel movement online exists and are dangerous and extremely worrying. 

Readers could think that this story is a little over the top, and that Lennie and Mel are extreme in their views and what they decide to do,  however, the author gives a great outline of their back stories, and we have two intelligent women who find common ground and decide to do something about it. There's a discussion to be had about what they do, and there's lots to be said about the outcomes for all of the characters too.

The perfect choice for discussion at book club, I really enjoyed One Of The Good Guys; it's extremely well written and the character creation is amazing. It's dark, and uncomfortable but so relevant to society today. I think this one will split readers. It's a brave and daring book, and very stylish. Recommended by me. 

Araminta Hall is a journalist and teacher. 

She is the author of five previous novels, including her first novel, Everything & Nothing, which was published in 2011 and became a Richard & Judy read that year. 

She is the great niece of Dodie Smith and the great granddaughter of Lawrence Beesley, who survived the Titanic and wrote a bestselling account of the tragedy in the book, The Loss of the SS Titanic. 

She teaches creative writing at New Writing South in Brighton, where she lives with her husband and three children.

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The Wedding of the Year by Jill Mansell #TheWeddingOfTheYear @JillMansell @headlinepg #BookReview

 

Love, friendship and secrets revealed as the sun beats down on dazzling blue Cornish seas . . .

It's set to be a perfect day - until the chauffeur is asked to keep driving the bride around the church. This wedding definitely isn't going as planned.

Lottie is a guest at the wedding when she sees Max. No kiss has ever matched the last one they shared fifteen years ago. They were on the brink of a beautiful love story, until a shocking event tore them apart. Now here he is, still ridiculously good-looking, teasing Lottie in the old way - and that overwhelming electric attraction is back. But Max is way out of bounds.

Freya owes Cameron everything. But she doesn't love him. Which is a shame, because they're about to be married.

Ruby has been the perfect wife. When she discovers the truth about her husband, her response is reckless and delicious. But after that, nothing will ever be the same again.

The Wedding of the Year by Jill Mansell is published on 18 January 2024 by Headline. My thanks to the publisher who sent my copy for review.

A version of this review was originally published in S Magazine - Sunday 14 January 2024

Jill Mansell is the absolute queen of romantic, witty and heart warming novels and in this, her 36th book, she has, once again produced a story that will capture the heart. 

A small seaside town in Cornwall is the setting of the wedding of Freya and Cameron. The church is beautiful, the bride is serene and the groom is eagerly awaiting her. However, when vicar’s wife Ruby makes a dramatic entrance, the wedding becomes the least important part of the day. 

Meanwhile Lottie spots another of the guests. Shocked to see Max, the guy who stole her heart fifteen years ago, she is instantly attracted to him again, but events of the past mean that he is out of bounds. 

Freya, Lottie and Ruby’s stories interweave throughout the book. As Ruby comes to terms with the end of her marriage, and Freya is relieved that hers hasn’t even begun, Lottie tries to avoid bumping into Max.

Three wonderfully created female characters, supported by a large cast of friends, family members and potential love interests, this is a story to devour and one that produces that feel-good factor in such huge amounts. 

The Cornish setting is scintillating, and the close-knit community who all know each other feels like just the place that I’d love to visit. The stories of each character seamlessly blend together, and whilst this is an up lifting and romantic read, the author also deals with more serious issues, but in her own special way. 

Once again, Jill Mansell has served up a delicious treat, full of joy and fabulous characters.

Jill Mansell’s books are full of love, life and friendship and have been bringing joy to
readers for twenty-five years. She started writing fiction while working in the NHS, after joining a local creative writing class. She has since written over twenty Sunday Times bestsellers, including MAYBE THIS TIME, THIS COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING and YOU AND ME, ALWAYS, and her books have sold over 11 million copies around the world.

Jill's hobbies include buying stationery, particularly magical new colours of ink for the fountain pen she uses to write all her books – Jill is one of the few authors who still write their books by hand. Jill also loves people-watching and finding new characters to put in her novels. So when you’re out, make sure to always be on your best behaviour. And beware of beady-eyed authors carrying notebooks . . .

Jill keeps in touch with her readers on Twitter - @JillMansell - and Facebook - /OfficialJillMansell.

Airside by James Swallow #Airside @jmswallow @welbeckpublish #BookReview

 

Two million in cash. Nowhere to run. Nothing left to lose. Would you risk it?

Today is the worst day of your life.

The deal you risked it all for has fallen apart at the last minute.

You're stranded at a remote airport as a storm rages outside.

Then you discover an unattended bag. Inside is two million euros in cash.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

Airside by James Swallow was published in paperback by Welbeck Books on 8 December 2022. My thanks to the publisher who sent my copy for review. 

I've set myself a couple of book-related challenges this year. The first is to read a book with a one word title for each letter of the alphabet. The second challenge is to read at least twenty four books set in twenty four different countries. Airside hits both of these challenges - it's a two for one! 

James Swallow has written over fifty novels and this is the first of his books that I've read. He is best known for his Marc Dane series. 

Airside is a book that I probably wouldn't have picked up if it were not for the challenges that I've set, it's been on my shelf for a couple of years, being sadly overlooked for other titles.  I'm really glad that I picked it and read it.  It is, at times, totally bonkers, but there is no doubt that it is a gripping, fast paced chase-thriller. I absolutely flew through it. 

Set in a small provincial airport in Germany during a thunder storm, this is the story of an ordinary guy whose life is going down the pan, and who seems to attract chaos, has a history of not quite getting things right, but who is also a fabulous lead character. Kevin Tyler has travelled through this airport for months, but this will be his last departure. His hard work, trying to secure a deal for his small company has fallen through. He is facing life with no money, no business and no hope. To make things worse, the thunder storm has grounded many flights, and because he had a stand by ticket, he's just been bumped off the last flight out to London. The nearby hotel is full and Kevin will have to spend the night in the airport. 

The setting is fabulous. As the night falls, the airport gets emptier, the shops begin to shut down and there are just a few stranded passengers left. It's an impersonal place, full of strangers, with no warmth, harsh lighting and uncomfortable seats. 

In the rest rooms, Kevin makes a discovery. It is because of his total frustration about his situation that he makes the decision to keep the stash of used Euro notes that he has found - probably around two million in total, instead of handing them in. 

And so, Kevin becomes the hunted. We are thrust into a world of dangerous and vengeful people who will stop at nothing to get what they think is theirs. Serbian ex military, with no qualms about hurting anyone. A twisted politician who thinks that he can do as he wants. A woman who escaped brutality, only to go on and dish out the same punishments to others. These are people who are not to be messed around with, yet ordinary Kevin does just that. 

It's a real roller coaster of a read. With characters who deceive and betray, some who show their true sides when under pressure, and all of them wonderfully created. It can be an exhausting read at times, as the pressure mounts and the reader is really not sure if Kevin will survive this. 

Explosive and a bit crazy. I enjoyed this one. 

James Swallow is a New York Times, Sunday Times and Amazon bestselling author, a
BAFTA nominee, a former journalist and the award-winning writer of over fifty books, along with numerous scripts for video games, radio and television. 

His writing includes the critically aclaimed Marc Dane action thrillers, the Sundowners steampunk Westerns and fiction from the worlds of Star Trek, Warhammer 40000, Doctor Who, 24, Deus Ex, Stargate, 2000AD and more.

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