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Shadowfolk
How far will a child go to find the father she has lost?
Aoife’s father has disappeared and she is desperate to find him. Since his disappearance and her nan’s death, Aoife’s mother’s life has spiralled into despair. They live with a monster who controls their lives, abuses them, involving others in the abuse. But Aoife has a book of fairy tales - a link to the past when she was happy and safe. She is convinced the stories are her salvation, the key to escaping, and finding her father.
After reading the book, a mysterious forest and creature appear. The creature promises her there is someone in the forest who can help find her father, but something stands in her way - the monster living at home. Will Aoife enter the forest? Will she find her father, and be reunited with him again?
Aoife’s father has disappeared and she is desperate to find him. Since his disappearance and her nan’s death, Aoife’s mother’s life has spiralled into despair. They live with a monster who controls their lives, abuses them, involving others in the abuse. But Aoife has a book of fairy tales - a link to the past when she was happy and safe. She is convinced the stories are her salvation, the key to escaping, and finding her father.
After reading the book, a mysterious forest and creature appear. The creature promises her there is someone in the forest who can help find her father, but something stands in her way - the monster living at home. Will Aoife enter the forest? Will she find her father, and be reunited with him again?
232 pages, Paperback
Published March 4, 2022
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About the author
Chris Ord
5 books84 followersAcclaimed northern author Chris Ord writes dark, atmospheric page turners set in wild and rugged Northumberland.
He has published five novels: Becoming (2016) and Awakening (2019) are both part of the dystopian fantasy Gaia series; The Storm (2018) is a supernatural thriller set in the nineteenth century; Shadowfolk (2022), a haunting adult fairytale, was shortlisted for a Northern Writers' Award in 2021; and his latest The Deal (2022) is a folk horror set on the Northumberland coast. His current work in progress, a middle-grade adventure titled, Cuddy's Jewels was shortlisted for the Sid Chaplin Award in 2022. All his novels have received excellent reviews and widespread critical acclaim.
Chris has presented his work in schools, libraries, at writing events such as Noir at the Bar and The Stanza, and has featured in several magazines including, Writing Magazine, Living North, NARC, and Northumbria University’s OnEdge. In 2017, he was commissioned to write a series of short stories for Woodhorn Museum’s Wonderfolk exhibit.
When Chris is not plotting new storylines and killing off characters, he likes to toot his horn in his hometown brass band. Chris has always loved exploring the world and has lived and taught in Turkey, Portugal and India, and travelled far beyond. He currently lives in his beloved Northumbria with his wife, four boys, and Monty the mad, ever-hungry labrador.
Further information on Chris and his work can be found at: http://chrisord.wixsite.com/chrisord or on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/chrisordauthor/. You can also follow him on Twitter: @theOoblet and Instagram: theooblet1
He has published five novels: Becoming (2016) and Awakening (2019) are both part of the dystopian fantasy Gaia series; The Storm (2018) is a supernatural thriller set in the nineteenth century; Shadowfolk (2022), a haunting adult fairytale, was shortlisted for a Northern Writers' Award in 2021; and his latest The Deal (2022) is a folk horror set on the Northumberland coast. His current work in progress, a middle-grade adventure titled, Cuddy's Jewels was shortlisted for the Sid Chaplin Award in 2022. All his novels have received excellent reviews and widespread critical acclaim.
Chris has presented his work in schools, libraries, at writing events such as Noir at the Bar and The Stanza, and has featured in several magazines including, Writing Magazine, Living North, NARC, and Northumbria University’s OnEdge. In 2017, he was commissioned to write a series of short stories for Woodhorn Museum’s Wonderfolk exhibit.
When Chris is not plotting new storylines and killing off characters, he likes to toot his horn in his hometown brass band. Chris has always loved exploring the world and has lived and taught in Turkey, Portugal and India, and travelled far beyond. He currently lives in his beloved Northumbria with his wife, four boys, and Monty the mad, ever-hungry labrador.
Further information on Chris and his work can be found at: http://chrisord.wixsite.com/chrisord or on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/chrisordauthor/. You can also follow him on Twitter: @theOoblet and Instagram: theooblet1
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April 12, 2022
Good plot, basically a modern fairy story/folk tale, but I didn't get on with the writing style. The book suffered from not having an editor or proof reader to correct numerous very irritating errors.
April 5, 2023
Nearly a very good book. Some parts are great, and it held my interest till the end. A nice blend of reality and fantasy, quite dark and gritty. Juat needed a bit more editing and polishing I think.
Looking forward to reading more by him.
Looking forward to reading more by him.
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