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Ashes Through the Hourglass
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Expected 2 Jun 26Tormented by his sister's death, Mason Winward pursues vengeance until a stranger pulls him from the brink.
Guided by the man, Mason rebuilds his life. And then, without warning, the stranger vanishes.
Years later, Mason and his best friend stumble across the impossible: a doorway into the past. Together, they dedicate their lives to travelling back in time and rescuing children from the brink of irreversible despair, becoming pioneers of a new kind of salvation.
Until one of Mason's early patients murders the man who killed his sister.
Now Mason must wrestle with fate, choice, and consequence. How much of history can be changed, and at what cost? And hidden somewhere in time lies the answer to the question that has haunted him for decades: what became of the man who once saved him?
Ashes Through the Hourglass is a darkly funny and heart-wrenching story about grief, memory, second chances, and the fragile magic of being human.
Guided by the man, Mason rebuilds his life. And then, without warning, the stranger vanishes.
Years later, Mason and his best friend stumble across the impossible: a doorway into the past. Together, they dedicate their lives to travelling back in time and rescuing children from the brink of irreversible despair, becoming pioneers of a new kind of salvation.
Until one of Mason's early patients murders the man who killed his sister.
Now Mason must wrestle with fate, choice, and consequence. How much of history can be changed, and at what cost? And hidden somewhere in time lies the answer to the question that has haunted him for decades: what became of the man who once saved him?
Ashes Through the Hourglass is a darkly funny and heart-wrenching story about grief, memory, second chances, and the fragile magic of being human.
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Expected publication June 2, 2026
About the author
Danny Lenihan
8 books17 followersDanny Lenihan is a British author, former international press photographer, and stand-up comedian. After a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 1993, he rebuilt his life on grit, wit, and storytelling—touring globally for over a decade, appearing on BBC radio, television, and in multiple films, and contributing to publications from national newspapers to Rufus Hound’s hilarious anthology of live comedy; Stand Up Put Downs.
Danny is the founder of the design brand 3 Legged Thing, and currently splits his time between writing speculative and science fiction novels, designing creative tools, and hosting the comedy podcast "Faces for Radio".
He composed the original score for British director Pat Higgins’ debut horror film TrashHouse, and continues to write across multiple formats including novels, short stories, film, and television. His debut novel Rogue (2021) and its follow-up Enemy (2024) have both seen strong critical and commercial success.
He lives in Northamptonshire with his partner, four children, two dogs, one cat, and two vacuum cleaners.
Danny is the founder of the design brand 3 Legged Thing, and currently splits his time between writing speculative and science fiction novels, designing creative tools, and hosting the comedy podcast "Faces for Radio".
He composed the original score for British director Pat Higgins’ debut horror film TrashHouse, and continues to write across multiple formats including novels, short stories, film, and television. His debut novel Rogue (2021) and its follow-up Enemy (2024) have both seen strong critical and commercial success.
He lives in Northamptonshire with his partner, four children, two dogs, one cat, and two vacuum cleaners.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
I've just finished another amazing book - Ashes through the hourglass - that's left me with both laughter and tears in my mind.
It's a book about grief, starting over, friendship and wanting to change the future to the better. The only bad thing about the book is that it ends to soon.
This book has great potential as a tvshow and with great potential I mean please do it now?.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
It's a book about grief, starting over, friendship and wanting to change the future to the better. The only bad thing about the book is that it ends to soon.
This book has great potential as a tvshow and with great potential I mean please do it now?.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was a really good read! A really well written & thought out plot, a nice mix of mystery thriller & time travel. I did like the main character, despite it being heavy in angst at moments. It was overall a really good fun read! I do recommend!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
A new twist on time travel, this was a good read with well detailed characters and plenty of plot twists. Danny Lenihan continues to impress.
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