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About the author.

Laurie lives with their family in a small seaside town not at all unlike the ones they write about. Despite living next door to a quaint little secondhand bookshop for over twenty years, they still haven't met any provably supernatural beings.

When not writing novels, Laurie divides their time between data science consulting, and playing video games.

In 2023 they published their debut novel 'Somewhere To Be', the first book in the Queen's Rage series. Book 2 'The Flotsam Path' (working title) will be coming out in early 2025.

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About the book

Every hundred years, so the legend says, the Devil goes down to Alfriscombe.

An ancient protector finds himself bound to avenge a terrible wrong, waiting patiently for the elements to align while he keeps watch over a fading seaside town. Centuries of planning come to a head in a chaotic tangle of ego, betrayal, and an unexpected adversary - a girl so out of place, she threatens to unravel everything he thought he knew.
Can he fulfil his ancient oath and finally return Home? Or will his new-found obsession derail everything he's been working towards?

What readers say:

"Sharply clever, blending the familiarity of human nature with the fantastical elements of an unseen realm. An enjoyable and intriguing read!"


"This tale crept up on me, slowly taking hold and digging deep roots until I was thoroughly entangled in the plot and I had to stop my eyes from racing to the next page."

"... a cosy - slightly sexy - story of people whirling around each other, caught in a mystic tangle of intrigue."


"There are some lovely touches and clever little twists on the genre - including how to use a smartphone while trying to find your way through an enchanted forest and the perils of ethical seduction in interspecies romance."

"A beautifully written descriptive magical book. The first few chapters slowly build up to draw you deeper ... it becomes an addictive page turner with something new to discover around every corner."


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Coming soon

Tenth Province

Book 2 in the Queen's Rage series continues Mainder's story after the events of Somewhere To Be. With one adventure safely concluded, he looks forward to reacquainting himself with home and friends back in the Realm.

However, what he uncovers drives him straight back to his ancient duty. Justice for one is a straightforward task, if you have an eye for detail and a few centuries to kill. But justice for hundreds? That might just break him.

Coming in early 2025.

Moon Road

Book 3 in the Queen's Rage series.

Currently in development.