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Ken Magee

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Born
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June 02

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August 2011


Most folk believe that technology rules their lives. They’re wrong. Dark conspiracies and ancient magic actually dominate this world. My one mission in life is to open people’s eyes to that fact.

I hide behind the pretence that I write fiction to ensure I don't attract unwelcome attention; deadly attention.

My name is Ken Magee and I tell people I write contemporary fantasies which blend adventure and humour with technology and magic. My books live under the tagline ‘ancient magic meets the Internet’. Dark Tidings, The Black Conspiracy and A Darker Shade of Black make up the trilogy.

Here's the rest of my cover story...

I have always been intrigued by words and writing, so writing a novel has been a lifelong dream. However, I needed a career wh
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So I'm afraid that makes you wrong. The fact of the matter is wizards' cloaks never get dirty. There's something in the material which repels grime, grit and grunge... it's called magic.(less)
Ken Magee Lister & Kryten from Red Dwarf. They make a wonderfully dysfunctional pair.
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Dying to Live – My First 18+ Novel

I’ve just published Dying to Live, my first 18+ novel. It’s totally different from my fantasy series but I think some of you will recognize the writing style.

Originally the adventure had been called Bangkok Rotter, but this is a new sparklier version which I think is much better.

I hope some of you have the time to give it a go!

Here’s the blurb:

Dave Murray is rotting in a Bangkok prison cell, terri

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“He was a true English butler, just like his father before him, and his grandfather before that. Three generations; bred and butlered.”
Ken Magee, The Black Conspiracy

“Bildon killed Tad. Look, there’s his dagger hidden in the pot of semolina. There’s the proof,” he screamed. “It’s in the pudding.”

What an idiot, thought Madrick as he raced up the steps, the proof is always in the eating.”
Ken Magee, Dark Tidings

“Tung felt the urge to add something to the banality. He decided to repeat Michael’s clever toast… as best as he could remember it.

“Shampoo for my real friends. Real poo for my enemies.”
Ken Magee, Dark Tidings

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“It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.”
Terry Pratchett, The Last Continent

“After all, tomorrow is another day!”
Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind

“Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.”
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“The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.”
Terry Pratchett, Diggers

“Give a man a fire and he's warm for a day, but set fire to him and he's warm for the rest of his life.”
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message 15: by Ken

Ken Magee Jbb Lim wrote: "Thank you so much for the friend request Ken. Its really a humbling experience to be connected with authors."

It's more important for authors to be connected with readers :-)


message 14: by Jbb Lim

Jbb Lim Thank you so much for the friend request Ken. Its really a humbling experience to be connected with authors.


message 13: by Ken

Ken Magee Angela wrote: "Hello Ken, nice to meet you...Thank you for your friend request.
I have to say, I'm intrigued by your books. The concept of "ancient magic meets internet" is one that have actually never heard o..."


It's good to have friends!

I hope you do get the chance to read Dark Tidings... I'd love to know if you find reading the book as intriguing as the concept!

I noticed you've got Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett on your read-this-year list... I'm not sure I'd take a chance with that one. It's so flipping good you'll be sucked into Discworld and be forced to read the other trizillion Discworld novels... we won't see you again for a year! You can maybe tell that Terry Pratchett is one of my favourite authors.

Good luck & best regards, Ken.


message 12: by Angela

Angela Hello Ken, nice to meet you...Thank you for your friend request.
I have to say, I'm intrigued by your books. The concept of "ancient magic meets internet" is one that have actually never heard of and it sounds intriguing.
I like reading about different matters in fiction and non-fiction, especially when it comes to the unknown. I really look forward to reading them. :-)


Sarah Elizabeth Thanks Ken ☺


message 10: by L

L Dear Ken,
I would like to thank you for being my friend here on Goodreads, which is a fantastic site where one is able to converse with so many likeminded people both readers and authors. Yes i am a huge fan of the fantasy genre, and i do hope at some point to be able to read your book 'Dark Tidings' which looks and sounds amazing.
I love authors such as Emily Gee, Janny Wurts, Gail Z Martin and the increadible Terry Brooks. Thank you so much once again and i look forward to future book discussions with you.
Lucinda x


message 9: by A

A Hey Ken, thanks for the friend request! :)


message 8: by Julia

Julia Thanks for the add & thanks for the rec for XVI! :)


Joseph D'Lacey Lovely to meet you, Ken, and thanks for adding me!


SATIN SUE    hi ken thanks for the add :)


message 5: by Mark

Mark Rice Thanks for the friendship, Ken. Good to meet you.


HanieGem Hi, thanks for the invite!


Lannister Thanks for the invite. Look forward to reading your reviews! :)


message 2: by Ken

Ken Magee Thanks for accepting! Ken.


Tracey Thanks for the friend invite!


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