Jan-Andrew Henderson
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Follow the comical adventures of Harper, Scarlet and their family as they expore Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile and get up to all sorts of mischief. A unique souvenir of the city for both children and adults. Jan-Andrew Henderson is a multi award-winning author, historian and former tour guide on Edinburgh's Royal Mile
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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.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...
3) Hide
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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...
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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,...
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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,...
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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...
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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 romanceIt'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.
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A ghost tour company 'invents' a poltergeist to boost sales. At least, that what the guides think. Until they suspect they're being manipulated by a real entity. One that has been altering the course of history for centuries.Jan Henderson's books have been shortlisted for 15 literary awards and he is the winner of the Doncaster Book Prize, The Aurealis Award and the Royal Mail Award.
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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?...
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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 one with their own sinister agenda.With friends like that, who needs enemies? A whirlwind...
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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 BookbagIntelligent,...
12) Secret City
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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...
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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 Awards), Justin Hunter (Crown Wood International Film Festival. WPRN.TV Screenplay Competition. 13 Horror.com Film and Screenplay). and Jan-Andrew...
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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...
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A failed photographer in 1970's Krakow. A demon who wants to switch sides. An apocalyptic talent show organizer. A mishap prone Neanderthal hunter. A nefarious Victorian nose surgeon. A teenager claiming to be king of Scotland. A Roman centurion's dying wish. A woman trying to buy a soul for her dog.A bunch of twisted, tragic, comic and sinister tales by award-winning author Jan-Andrew Henderson. Includes the Aurelais Award winner 'God Complex' 'One...
16) Bunker 10
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Seven brilliant teenagers battle increasingly bizarre and horrific dangers, trapped in a experimental underground research facility which is descending into chaos.Winner of the Royal Mail Award. Short-listed for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize, The Angus Book Award, the South Lanarkshire Book Award, The RED Award and the Stockport Book Prize. 'I raced thorough it… Great stuff' - Charlie Higson(Young James Bond and The Enemy series)'A high...
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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...
18) Galhadria
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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...