Author Archives: Doug Johnstone

First very rough draft of the next Skelfs book is in the bag. Still needs a ton of work, but happy to reach this stage.

Hello friends! My most recent novel, THE GREAT SILENCE, is the crazy price of 99p/99c all over the world on ebook right now. I wrote this during lockdown while recovering from a stroke, and it’s got big cats, dismembered bodies, … Continue reading →

I have busted a hump to write my books about The Skelfs, thrown a lot of myself into them, worked like a dog etc. Anyhoo, the first two, A DARK MATTER and THE BIG CHILL are cheap as hell for … Continue reading →

Bit of news – just to say that I’ve signed a new contract to write another two books about the Skelfs. I started book four this week, and I’m 8,000 words in and loving it. Provisionally titled A BLACK HEART, … Continue reading →

Just want to say a HUGE thank you to the wonderful people at Porty Books for hosting last night’s event. Just the best bookshop with the loveliest staff. Please pop down to their shop! Apart from anything else, they have … Continue reading →

I am absolutely thrilled to be launching THE GREAT SILENCE tonight at my local Porty Books. I’ll be chatting to writer buddy Helen FitzGerald and playing a few tunes too. It’s in person AND online, all details here. See you … Continue reading →

THE GREAT SILENCE is out today! Pick it up at your local indie bookshop or get it here: Orenda Books – https://bit.ly/2UaEZsg Waterstones – https://bit.ly/3gsdx1H Foyles – https://bit.ly/35kZZim Hive – https://bit.ly/3gsdl2t Bookshop.org – https://bit.ly/3xoiwGl Body parts, big cats, messages from … Continue reading →

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