The Shifting

by Mackenzie Brown

Doctor Stephen Forshaw belonged to one of London’s oldest and wealthiest families. We learn that one day Doctor Forshaw simply vanished into thin air. Only to be followed one year later by his sons, Robert, Angus and Toby. No motive or clue to their disappearances was ever discovered by the Police and their bodies were never found. Despite this, the authorities secretly believe that all four are dead and are certain it is only a matter of time before their bodies are discovered

Almost ten years to the day Stephen was discovered missing, a boy matching Toby's description reappears at a disused farm in Hertfordshire. The boy has no memory of where he has been and doesn't even know his name. The Boy cannot understand why he hasn't aged one day in nearly a decade. He is only aware that his life is in grave danger......

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First published July 27, 2011

About the author

Mackenzie Brown was born and raised in Liverpool, UK, where he lives with his wife and pet cat. Brown is currently working on the the next instalment of the Prince of The City series. Mackenzie Brown's inspiration for writing was borne out of wartime stories shared with him by his grandfather and personal hero, Angus Mackenzie Brown, a character featured in the novel 'Annie's War'.

Reviews

[John Brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an incredible work of fiction. The style read like a mosaic of a Victorian Penny Dreadfuls, occult manifestations, and historical drama. Tons of action situations, duplicity and tension on every page.

The work continually shifted my speculative thoughts about what was possible and mystical possibilities, searching for plausible solutions. Oh joy, the author wrapped up each with unexpected results, that took my second guessing and turned it inside out and upside down.

The adroit author managed to keep his large menagerie of distinctive characters clear of mass confusion for this reader.

Wonderful fantasy written in a compelling style reminiscent of 19th. century literary craftsmen. The ending left me cliff-hanging in such a way that a sequel is certainly bound to show up. Soon I hope.

[Karissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Update: 100% completed now. I've been hooked on this for ages but I've loved the story line. It's well balanced as I've said before and the author has positively done a good job of it. I feel that the characters have been brought to life from the pages and were written very well. Thank you, Mackenzie, for a great novel. Hope the sequel will be available real soon as itching to read what happens next :) x

[Colleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read can not wait for book two. Good twists and turns well worth the read.