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Did you know? The kilt was invented by an English factory manager. Most tartans date from 1822. Scotland had electric lighting 70 years before Edison ‘invented’ it. King Arthur and Robin Hood were both Scottish. Thought not. The Emperor’s New Kilt reveals the two secret histories of Scotland The things Scots are famous for but shouldn’t be. And the things they are not famous for but should be. 'A useful antidote to mythmaking… His disclosures are fascinating' - The Scotsman Newspaper ‘Original and fresh’ - Aberdeen Press and Journal ‘Amazing’ -The Daily Record ‘ ...

Another collection of offbeat horror tales featuring award winners Rob McClure Smith (Black Springs Crime Fiction Prize. The Scotsman Orange Short Story Prize), Pauline Yates (Australian Horror Writers Association Short Story Competition), David Wesley Hill (Golden Bridge Award), Pamela Jeffs (Aurealis Award), Justin Hunter (Crown Wood International Film Festival. WPRN.TV Screenplay Competition. 13 Horror.com Film and Screenplay). and Jan-Andrew Henderson (Royal Mail Award. Doncaster Book Prize). We also uncover a host of other writers whose dark thoughts have been dragged, kicking and ...

How do you hide from a killer nobody can remember? Triple murderer R.D. Slaither is incarcerated in an asylum, yet he claims the real perpetrator is a psychopath nobody can remember. Is he truly insane, an innocent victim or a master manipulator with an audacious plan to ensure his freedom? Detective Ettrick Sinclair sets out to find the truth and uncovers an incredible tale, involving a talking Longhorn Bull, an abused psychiatric patient, the car crash that killed R.D.’s son, a domineering father in law, a remote boathouse, the notorious Cherry Bomb serial killer, an experimental anti-...

Edinburgh is a modern, lively capital in a civilized western country. Yet it has a reputation for being one of the most haunted places on earth. This book is an attempt to find out why. It’s a history of Edinburgh‘s dark side, a guide to its supernatural locations and an investigation into the occult in general - including this city’s astonishing connections to it. Jan-Andrew Henderson is a historian and award winning author who worked as a ghost tour guide in Edinburgh for twenty years. If anyone knows the truth, he does.

This is not a book or a guide. It’s an instruction manual. Just like you would use to build a flat-pack wardrobe. This one happens to be for stories of any genre, from horror to romance It’s a practical, step by step, nuts and bolts approach. Add a bunch of innovative, unique tips and you have everything you need to craft a page turner. Jan-Andrew Henderson is a professional editor, industry assessor and multi-award-winning author of 40 books.

21 offbeat horror tales, featuring award winners Keith Gray, Cliff McNish, Anita Sullivan, John Grey, Anthea Middleton, Mark Nutter and Jan-Andrew Henderson. Alongside them are a host of other writers whose stories deserve their moment in the shade. Meth dealing polar bear? Check. Serial killer versus shark? Of course. Giant love-struck erection? Yeah, we went there. Other contributors include Mike Deady, Mark Nutter, Sara Corris, Maxwell Price, Mike James, Jen Mierisch, Dale L Sprule, Nathan Cromwell, John Mahoney, Eric Laber, CM Barnes, Katie McIvor, Mark Silcox and Shelley Lyons

A mass killer hunting his own daughter. A double murder in an idyllic community. A research facility overrun by ants. They’re all part of the biggest con trick in history. Welcome to the island of Kirkfallen. Winner of the Doncaster Book Award. Short-listed for the Leeds Book Award and RED Book Award. ‘Highly original and extremely brave… a tour de force’ - Vulpis Libris ‘A riveting read… far ahead of the average conspiracy thriller’ - The Bookbag Intelligent, visual and utterly gripping’ - Four Shires Magazine ‘A beautifully executed, finely crafted thriller’ - Write ...

"Dark" Arrowsmith and Spiral Wood are grifters—in love and living on the edge—until Spiral vanishes near the village of Aftonhouse in the Scottish Highlands. Posing as a reporter, Dark discovers a remote community with a criminal underbelly and finds herself falling for an enigmatic, reformed smuggler named Lachlan Robertson. But Aftonhouse is a place of tragic secrets, all revolving around Lachlan and Spiral. Ironically, Dark must use her skills as a con artist to find Spiral and uncover the truth. Then she must choose between the men she loves…

Bobby Berlin’s father wakes up convinced the year is 1979 and he’s a teenage fugitive called Dodd Pollen. Fleeing the city with his reluctant son in tow they find the countryside inexplicably deserted. And Bobby begins to realise just how dangerous Dodd Pollen is... Short-listed for the Royal Mail Award, the Angus Book Award, the Manchester Book Award and the Bolton Book Award. 'Enough pace and plot twists to keep fans of his action-packed debut happy, but this time there’s a little more room for his characters to breathe’ - Scotsman Newspaper ‘Fast-moving, engrossing and ...

A final collection of horror tales featuring award winners Cliff McNish (Salford Book Award. Calderdale Book Award. Hillingdon Award. Virginia Readers’ Choice Award), Geneve Flynn (Bram Stoker Award. Shirley Jackson Award), Brad Cobb (Inscape Prize), Edward Palumbo (Poet’s Page Prize) and Jan-Andrew Henderson (Royal Mail Award. Doncaster Book Prize). They share a space with some other writers whose stories are dark as Satan’s waistcoat. A talking martini? Of course. Vampire versus postman? Why not? A deadly plague of sexiness? Yeah. We went there. Also features Karen Lieversz, Marc ...

Seven ‘Goners’ must circumnavigate the globe and travel through human history in an attempt to save their island from the coming apocalypse. That’ll be the easy part… ‘One of the UK’s most promising writers’ Edinburgh Evening News ‘One of the UK’s best new talents’ Lovereading.co.uk ‘Jan Henderson writes the kind of thrillers that make you miss your stop on the bus’ The Times Educational Supplement Jan Henderson has written some incredible books… One of my favourite authors’ - Sharon Rooney (star of My Mad Fat Diary and Barbie) ‘If there were more books like ...

A suicidal teen and an illegal immigrant are trapped on the roof of a burning hospital, forgotten in the evacuation. Getting down to safety would be hard enough for an able-bodied person. But one is in a wheelchair and the other has a broken leg. ‘One of the UK’s most promising writers’ - Edinburgh Evening News ‘One of the UK’s best talents’ - Lovereading.co.uk ‘Jan Henderson writes the kind of thrillers that make you miss your stop on the bus’ - Times Educational Supplement ‘A moving, funny and original writer’ - The Austin Chronicle ‘Jan Henderson has written some ...

Galhadria is under attack from the monstrous Gorrodin Rath. And Charlie Wilson and his friends are right in the way. Now they must make a last stand, against overwhelming forces that cannot be beaten. But, if they don't, humanity will be next Praise for the Galhardian Trilogy. The final part of the acclaimed Galhadrian trilogy and the sequel to 'Secret City' and 'Hunting Charlie Wilson' ‘Contains enough plot to power half a library’ - Scotsman Newspaper ‘A cracking read’ – The Sunday Post ‘Sent chills and thrills down my spine’ - Vivian French ‘A winner… a thrilling read...

From Edinburgh’s Underground City, across the Scottish Highlands, to the mystical land of Galhadria - Charlie has been hunted by an ancient evil. Time to make a last stand. An epic tale of Arthurian legends, devious Little People, a 19th century pickpocket in a stolen armoured car and a reluctant teenager with a magical sword. Comprises the acclaimed trilogy 'Secret City', 'Hunting Charlie Wilson' and 'The Knight With 1000 Eyes'. ‘A great read. I couldn't put it down’ Teen Titles ‘Gripping from page one. Timeless’ Write Away! ‘Fast, furious and gripping’ The School Librarian ...

Charlie is a grumpy loner with a weird ability to copy anyone. Daffodil is a chirpy motormouth who can’t remember her past. Yet, together, they’ve got to stop the extinction of humanity. (Once they’ve figured out exactly what’s going to cause it) Mind you, they have help. A selfish con man, a homicidal escaped convict and a rogue artificial intelligence - each with their own sinister agenda. With friends like that, who needs enemies? A whirlwind of action and breathless exposition… A sharply built adventure with engaging characters. Kirkus Reviews Five parts of thrilling ...

One day, Charlie Wilson finds a 200 year old diary, claiming there is treasure buried under the streets of Edinburgh. Naturally, he decides to go looking for it, aided by a mysterious young juggler named Lilly. But there’s something deadly waiting below the ground. In order to survive it, Charlie must become an explorer, detective, magician, acrobat and grave robber. Then, finally, a killer. ‘Contains enough plot to power half a library’ - Scotsman Newspaper ‘A cracking read’ – The Sunday Post ‘Sent chills and thrills down my spine’ - Vivian French ‘A winner… a thrilling...

There are creatures hunting Charlie Wilson. And they aren’t human. But, as he runs, Charlie is picking up allies. Learning about his enemies. Working out a plan. Getting ready to fight back. ‘Very definitely on our list of must-reads’ - Scottish Book Collector ‘Left me with my mouth open… a great read. I couldn’t put it down’ - Teen Titles ‘A gripping story from page one… timeless’ - Write Away! ‘Fast, furious and totally gripping’ - The School Librarian ‘Skilful and well paced’ - Scottish Association of Teachers