There’s a whole other world that exists and humans have no idea. That other world is known as Darkness. The Earth that humans know is separated from Darkness by a Veil. The beings that live in Darkness are the ones that humans have nightmares about. Supernatural creatures. Fallen angels, demons, vampires, the creatures that mythology is based on. Dire Island is in the middle of Darkness, and inaccessible to all except the Dire Guardians who also transport the prisoners to Dire Island. No one is ever transferred out of Dire Island. Those sentenced to Dire Island are sentenced for an eternity. The Veil Witches are hunters and protectors of the veil, their enchantments/wards keep the creatures on the other side of the veil from escaping Darkness and wreaking havoc on humans. Aniesa, who just turned eighteen is a Veil Witch. She’s been training with the Sisterhood all her life. Her mother is a high-ranking Veil Witch. Once long ago, her mother met a fallen angel—AKA demon. The Veil Witches are forbidden from consorting with fallen angels. But her mother did. And nine months later, had a baby girl—Aniesa. Aniesa learned on her 18th birthday that her father was a fallen angel. Her mother won’t tell say his name. And no one else knows that Aniesa is half-angel, though fallen angel. At eighteen years old the Veil Witches have to select their first assignment. She’s irritated that her mother won’t tell her about her father, so she chooses Scout as her assignment. Scouts are assigned to patrol Earth and keep an eye out for “weird stuff” that might be attributed to any creature or being that has escaped through the Veil. They are to fit in and not bring attention to themselves, so she works a job. A normal job, but on the side, she scouts. And scouts. Read more

Angela Slatter’s No Good Deed is a dark fantasy tale of magic, ghosts, and marriage set in her World Fantasy Award-winning Sourdough universe. Isobel assumed her wedding would be the grandest day of her life, but when she wakes in a ghost-filled tomb still wearing her bridal veil, it’s clear events have taken an unexpected turn. With the assistance of a vengeful spirit Isobel escapes her imprisonment, but her new husband Adolphus will not be pleased to discover his wife is alive. As Isobel comes to understand her husband’s darkest secret, the newlyweds begin a deadly dance that only one will survive.   This chapbook presents a stand-alone Sourdough story that does not appear in any of the three mosaic collections devoted to Slatter’s world of myth and magic, plus a chronology for all the publications that have appeared thus far. Read more

THE ULTIMATE PRIVILEGE – Book One – But Why?… A Paranormal Murder Mystery Thriller After twenty-five years of happy marriage, why did Kathy murder her husband? Not only do the police want to know, so does Robert – her husband! On Earth Kathy has fled the scene and it’s keeping the police awake at night. And until he finds answers, Robert can’t rest either. He plans to return from the dead and confront Kathy face to face. Unfortunately, the bureaucracy of the afterlife has other plans for him… THE ULTIMATE PRIVILEGE ‘Death is just another chapter in the cycle of your existence’ Reviews of The Ultimate Privilege from Amazon UK and Amazon USA. 5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Read! What a fantastic book! If you like ghosts, mysteries, mediums, all the paranormal stuff you will love this book!He takes you on a journey with his story telling, makes you feel like you’ve been there! His characters are great and very believable! His imagination is fabulous!I’m not one to tell you about the story line you can read that on the book jacket, but if you want to be taken on a journey without leaving your couch then read this book!Be prepared to lose some sleep you won’t want to put it down!ENJOY!! 5.0 out of 5 stars Great paranormal story. A must read. Unbelievable! Another awesome story. Couldn’t put it down, sleep can wait for another day. Can’t wait to read what Mr. Stafford comes up with next. 5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t put this book down. I couldn’t get enough of this book. I had to keep reading until the book an out. It’s now 5:30am, the book is done and I can finally sleep. I hope I dream of the characters in the book. Can’t wait to get book number two! 5.0 out of 5 stars Paranormal at its best The best paranormal book ever !! Once you start reading it you Can Not put it down. You keep wanting to know more and more. Excellent!!! 5.0 out of 5 stars An ultimate Privilege to read! What a fantastic book. Andrew’s best work to date. I won’t explain what the story is about as other reviewers have already done that. All I will say is that you won’t be disappointed in your purchase. It’s one of those books that you don’t want to finish but want to know what happens at the end, suppose we can’t have everything! Will look forward to plenty more from Andrew in the future. 5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended! Brilliant work Mr Stafford. In less than a week I’ve charged through three of your books. The Hill, Dreamwalkers and The Ultimate Privilege. I can say it has been a privilege to read them. The Ultimate Privilege is absolutely awesome, it will not disappoint. This paranormal murder mystery will have you gripped! Can’t rate highly enough. 5.0 out of 5 stars Leave plenty of time you cant put it down Great from start to finish. I have read all this man’s books and once again he has hit the mark move over King and Herbert new kid on the block great story well written keep going. 5.0 out of 5 stars I just finished this book and i loved it once you start reading it its hard to … I just finished this book and i loved it once you start reading it its hard to put it down excellent. 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book I got the first book free. Once I was finished it I could not wait to buy the second book. Both were fast reads and really good so I looked up the author and bought another book. The author has not let me down. Good job. Read more

ACTION STATIONS! A Thrilling Dark Fantasy Action Adventure Hunters and vampires are fighting a secret war for control of the fabric of reality. Whoever acquires mastery of the reality shifting powers of the Metaframe will become the new gods of the universe. “Imagine if you could change the rules of the game, what rules would you choose?” Witness to a brutal murder, eighteen year old Anton Slayne is inducted by the mysterious Mr Wu into the secret society of vampire hunters, the Order of Thoth. He soon discovers that vicious local gangsters, determined Boston Police Detectives, and relentless Shadowstone operatives pale into insignificance as he is drawn into the machinations of the enigmatic vampire general, Chloe Armitage. Heir to a legacy of extraordinary powers, Anton joins a team of hunters, but that is no guarantee of survival against the most powerful vampires in the world, especially when they’re equipped with the latest available technology and super weapons. “When mastery over your soul is at stake, survival is the least of your problems.” “Like Underworld on speed, it’s got all the adrenaline and action-packing shots of entertainment you could want, wrapped up in a no-nonsense narrative.” – Adam Smith, Cultured Vultures Be prepared to be blown away by a high-octane, dark fantasy, action adventure thriller, that would be at home in a summer movie blockbuster. Join the heroes of the Metaframe War, buy A Subtle Agency now. Read more