Bøker av Jan-Andrew Henderson

This is not a book or a guide. It's an instruction manual. Just like you would use to build a flat-pack wardrobe. This one happens to be for stories of any genre, from horror to romance.

Charlie is a grumpy loner with a weird ability to copy anyone. Daffodil is a chirpy motormouth who can't remember her past.Yet, together, they've got to stop the extinction of humanity. (Once they've figured out exactly what's going to cause it)Mind you, they have help. A selfish con man, a homicidal escaped convict and a rogue artificial intelligence.Each one with their own sinister agenda.With friends like that, who needs enemies?A whirlwind of action and breathless exposition... A sharply built adventure with engaging characters. - Kirkus Reviews Five parts of thrilling storytelling that is page-turningly brilliant! Full of drama, unexpected twists, genuine heartfelt moments and ACTUAL LOLS! Perfectly paced and wonderfully written. Daffodil McNugget is inspired - Her one-liners are epic! If anyone needed another reason why J A Henderson is my favourite author, then just read this book. - Sharon Rooney (My Mad Fat Diary. The Electrical Life of Louis Wain. Barbie)This book is a Hollywood holiday blockbuster, giant box of popcorn with your mates, having a good time romp... And the clown sequence is inspired. - Armadillo Book Review Magazine

A final collection of horror tales featuring award winners Cliff McNish (Salford Book Award. Calderdale Book Award. Hillingdon Award. Virginia Readers' Choice Award), Geneve Flynn (Bram Stoker Award. Shirley Jackson Award), Brad Cobb (Inscape Prize), Edward Palumbo (Poet's Page Prize) and Jan-Andrew Henderson (Royal Mail Award. Doncaster Book Prize). They share a space with some other writers whose stories are dark as Satan's waistcoat. A talking martini? Of course. Vampire versus postman? Why not? A deadly plague of sexiness? Yeah, we went there. Also features Dale Sprule, Karen Lieversz, Marc Shapiro, Ishbelle Bee, Nathan Cromwell, Kyle Owens, Jodi Stone, Gary Battershell, Anthony Neil Smith, Robin Pond, Graham Darling, Nathan Cromwell, Ewan Smith and Chris O Halloran.

Edinburgh has a fascinating 'Underground City', much of which is open to the public. It is made up of many different aspects, with a turbulent and intriguing past stretching back hundreds of years. Features include hidden passages and cellars, ancient buried streets like Marlyn's Wynd and Mary King's Close (sealed after an outbreak of plague), castle dungeons and escape tunnels, a warren of vaults and chambers under Edinburgh's mighty bridges, abandoned or repurposed rail tunnels, and anomalies like the strange subterranean dwelling of Gilmerton Cove. Award-winning author and historian Jan-Andrew Henderson explores the legendary world beneath the streets and locations of Edinburgh in this pictorial guide.

There are creatures hunting Charlie Wilson. And they aren't human.But, as he runs, Charlie is picking up allies. Learning about his enemies. Working out a plan.Getting ready to fight back.Part II of the acclaimed 'Galhadrian' trilogy.'Very definitely on our list of must-reads' - Scottish Book Collector'Left me with my mouth open... a great read. I couldn't put it down' - Teen Titles'A gripping story from page one... timeless' - Write Away!'Fast, furious and totally gripping' - The School Librarian'Skilful and well paced' - Scottish Association of Teachers

A failed photographer in 1970's KrakowA demon who wants to switch sidesAn apocalyptic talent show organizerA mishap prone Neanderthal hunterA nefarious Victorian nose surgeonA teenager claiming to be king of ScotlandA Roman Centurion's dying wishA woman trying to buy a soul for her dogTwisted, tragic, comic and sinister tales by award-winning author Jan-Andrew Henderson, including the Aurelais award winner 'God Complex' 'A moving, funny and original writer' - Austin American Statesman'A great read which had me on edge the whole time' - Hellhound Magazine. Finalist (Bareback Rider): Shallow Waters Flash Fiction Prize. Quarterfinalist (Moving in a Mysterious Way. Skinner's Box): Screencraft Cinematic Short Story Competition. Winner (The God Complex) Aurealis Award.

One day, Charlie Wilson finds a 200 year old diary, claiming there is treasure buried under the streets of Edinburgh.Naturally, he decides to go looking for it, aided by a mysterious young juggler named Lilly. But there's something deadly waiting below the ground.In order to survive it, Charlie must become an explorer, detective, magician, acrobat and grave robber.Then, finally, a killer.Secret City is the first book of the Galhadrian Trilogy - a completely new variation of the Arthur and Nimue legend

Fifteen teens are trapped in a zoo where the animals have mysteriously gotten loose.Smarter and stronger than they should be, they're working together to kill humans.It's going to be carnage.'One of the UK's most promising writers' Edinburgh Evening News'One of the UK's best new talents' Lovereading.co.uk'Jan Henderson writes the kind of thrillers that make you miss your stop on the bus' The Times Educational Supplement 'Jan Henderson has written some incredible books... One of my favourite authors' Sharon Rooney (star of My Mad Fat Diary and Barbie)'If there were more books like yours out there maybe boys would be reading more' Charlie Higson (Young James Bond and The Enemy series)

Rascals and rogues, thieves and pirates, scammers and scoundrels. Sixteen tales by sixteen fabulous Australian authors. Once more the Springfield Writers Group has delivered a rip-roaring array of short stories to keep you glued to the page.What's your poison?Fantasy action? Steampunk pirates? Wild west science fiction? Or maybe you prefer heart-wrenching family drama; LGBTQ; murders and detectives; laugh-out-loud comedy.The mix of genres means every reader will find something to enjoy.This collection features works by award-winning Scottish thriller author, Jan-Andrew Henderson, Aurealis short-listed science fiction author Pamela Jeffs, and Aurealis-award shortlisted and Amazon best-selling author, Aiki Flinthart.If you're looking for your next page-turner, look no further. Dive into Rogues' Gallery today."Such a lot of fun to read. So many great authors and excellent stories. Don't wait. Get it now." Neil Damonn

Edinburgh has a literary tradition like no other. In 2004, the capital became the first ever UNESCO City of Literature and its book festival is the largest public celebration of the written word on the planet. But that is merely scratching the surface. For centuries, work written, set and published in the city, or directly influenced by Edinburgh, has changed the face of the world. A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume, The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, The Encyclopaedia Britannica, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Peter Pan, Sherlock Holmes and Harry Potter are just a few of the many books and stories that owe their inspiration to Edinburgh or were created in the city and to these could be added the city's influential literary journals or the other incredible achievements of its authors. Walter Scott, for instance, found the lost Scottish crown jewels, invented the historical romance, helped create tartan and turned the highlands into a tourist destination. He is also credited with uniting the highlands and lowlands and kick-starting the American Civil War. Edinburgh's Literary Heritage seeks to redress that. Covering authors, books, journals, ideas, festivals, attractions and landmarks, it tells the fascinating history of Edinburgh's astonishing literary legacy, as well as being a guide to the locations where that legacy can still be found.

At twenty hundred hours on Friday, 24th of December 2019, Pinewood Military Installation exploded.The blast ripped apart acres of forest and devastated the remote highland valley where the base was located. There were no survivors and no official cause was given for the incident.Inside Pinewood were 185 male and female military personnel - a mixture of scientists and soldiers. There were also seven teenagers.This is the story of their last day. Winner of the Royal Mail Award. Short-listed for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize, The Angus Book Award, the South Lanarkshire Book Award, The RED Award and the Stockport Book Prize.

(Original Title 'Crash')Bobby Berlin's father wakes up convinced the year is 1979 and he's a teenage fugitive called Dodd Pollen.Fleeing the city with his reluctant son in tow they find the countryside inexplicably deserted.And Bobby realises just how dangerous Dodd Pollen is becoming... 'Enough pace and plot twists to keep fans of his action-packed debut happy, but this time there's a little more room for his characters to breathe' - Scotsman Newspaper'Fast-moving, engrossing and extremely effective' - Carousel Magazine'A wonder in dramatic tension… there is a huge depth to this novel and coupled with the furious pace of the narrative drive, it left me unable to put this book down' - Vulpis Libris'Oh, I did enjoy reading Crash… an adventure story in the best tradition but it does have great thematic depth. Thouroughly enjoyable' - The Bookbag'J A Henderson has produced another taut thriller, which compels from the first page… strongly recommended' - Books For Keeps'Fantastic' - Teen TitlesShort-listed for the Royal Mail Award, the Angus Book Award, the Manchester Book Award and the Bolton Book Award.

A comprehensive illustrated guide to Edinburgh's Royal Mile.

Edinburgh has a unique history, darker and more unexpected than you might imagine. Fortunately, it also has a set of graveyards to match. Ancient, modern, beautiful, haunted - they are the perfect reflection of the city's amazing past with astonishing stories of their own. Greyfriars Graveyard alone was instrumental in the creation of Darwin's Evolutionary Theory, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Christmas celebrations and Cats: The Musical. Black Markers explores each cemetery, creating a fascinating patchwork of tales that builds an intriguing picture of Edinburgh through the centuries.

Greyfrair's Cemetery in Edinburgh has a centuries old reputation for being haunted. Homes next to the graveyard wall became plagued by crockery smashing, objects moving and unidentified laughter. The section of Greyfriars where the attacks occurred is now chained shut.