A Christmas Present Suggestion: Death Nest

Yes, I’m shamelessly saying my mystery thriller novel would make a great gift

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Seldom-seen relatives one only catches up with at Christmas can be difficult to buy presents for. However, most people love a nail-biting, page-turning mystery thriller. To that end, I humbly suggest my recently released novel Death Nest.

I’ve written about this novel a little on Medium, principally in this Orson Welles-ish faux-interview prank designed to intrigue readers (I interview one of the supporting characters). On a more serious note, I also penned this piece, which is probably as close as I’m ever going to get to a baring-my-soul, personal essay-type article on this platform. In it, I discuss the real-life fears and traumas that metaphorically and emotionally informed the novel.

But if that makes it all sound heavy and depressing, don’t be put off! Death Nest is first and foremost a gripping thriller with a touch of romance, a smidgen of coming-of-age drama, and the odd moment of supernaturally tinged horror. There are also a few funny bits, and that’s important in any novel if you ask me, purely to provide contrast.

Here’s the blurb from the back of the book to give you an idea of the plot:

From the author of Spectre of Springwell…