Hurn: One Night for This Thief, Changed Everything

About the BookHURN is a journey from darkness to dangerous redemption. When a simple burglary exposes Hurn and his accomplices to something monstrous beneath the earth, it marks the beginning of a transformation, from common thief to haunted survivor. Crossing continents and consciences, HURN explores class, violence, and the indomitable human instinct to rise above fate. This debut work from Paul Swords blends historical fiction, supernatural intrigue, and raw emotional depth. Fans of Peaky Blinders, Penny Dreadful, or the gothic thrillers of the Brontës darker dreams will find themselves right at home.About the AuthorPaul Swords is a lifelong carpenter who has worked across the UK before settling in North Wales. A native of Stockport, Paul has spent decades crafting both wood and words. A former boxer trained by Thai boxing masters, he drew inspiration from that world of discipline and endurance to create Zico, the formidable Thai warrior featured in HURN. HURN marks his debut novel, a reflection of his fascination with working-class resilience, the industrial past, and the thin line between man and monster. When he’s not writing, he can usually be found building something real, somewhere quiet, with a cup of strong tea in reach.