S. A. Patrick ist der Name, unter dem Seth Patrick für Kinder schreibt. Seine bisher veröffentlichten Werke sind Horror-Thriller für Erwachsene. Sein erstes Kinderbuch heißt A Darkness of Dragons.
Set against the backdrop of a relaxing sea cruise, the story follows cub reporter Mary Llewellyn as she seeks recovery after a minor operation. The tranquil atmosphere shifts dramatically when a wealthy businessman dies unexpectedly during a game of bridge, turning the cruise into a scene of intrigue and mystery. As tensions rise among the passengers, Mary must navigate the unfolding drama and uncover the truth behind the shocking incident.
An extraordinary and playful debut collection by one of Granta's Best of Young British Novelists, exploring the joy and fluidity of queer love.
An Observer Best Debut of the Year A Granta Best Young British Novelist ‘I loved this book’ JULIA ARMFIELD ‘Exhilarating’ MONICA HEISEY
For fans of How to Train Your Dragon and The Hobbit the sizzling, magical fantasy adventure that began with A Darkness of Dragons reaches a thunderous end ... RETURN TO A WORLD OF DRAGONS, SONG-SPELLS, PIPERS AND BATTLES...Patch Brightwater and his friend Barver, the dracogriff, are trapped on a mysterious island full of monstrous beasts. Their shapeshifting friend, Wren, is being held prisoner by the Piper of Hamelyn, but she's working hard to escape.Clad in his suit of magical black armour and with dragons and a growing army on his side, the Piper of Hamelyn seems destined to bring chaos and destruction down on the world. Can anything stop him? Three accidental heroes versus one legendary villain...the epic adventure that began with A Darkness of Dragons comes to a thunderous end."All the ingredients of a perfect fantasy adventure." Kieran Larwood on A Darkness of Dragons
Patch Brightwater and his friends Wren and Barver are no strangers to danger. They take peril in their stride, facing monster-puppies and pirate kings, toxic baby dragons and freezing griffin flights. But the evil Piper of Hamelyn is the deadliest of foes and stopping his quest for absolute power may end in a battle that will tear their world apart.
If James Herriot was a doctor, he would have written this book.
Kniha sdružuje dva detektivní romány. První příběh se odehrává v malém městečku, kde se mladý lékař pokouší spolu s policií vypátrat děsivé vraždy lidí a zvířat. Ve druhém případu sympatický policejní detektiv objasňuje smrt majitelky literární poradny, pod jejíž zdánlivě bezúhonnou pověstí se skrývá tvář rafinované vyděračky, nenáviděné svými klienty. Zajímavé náměty jsou řemeslně zpracovány do průměrných detektivních románů, které však mohou být milovníkům tohoto žánru docela snesitelnou, nenáročnou odpočinkovou četbou.
