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Containing sex, drugs and dance music, Strobe is loosely based on the author's personal experience as part of the illegal rave scene and drug subculture of the early 90's. Set in and around Cambridge, England, it follows nineteen year old Dan and his group of friends as they attend house parties, warehouse raves and hang out together. Dan experiences the mind-alteration of LSD, the buzz of speed and the lethargy of cannabis as he begins an ill-fated relationship with Steph, one of the girls from the local area. The real object of his affection is Sam, but she and one of the other lads, Jimmy, are in a relationship and there seems no hope they'll ever get together. Meanwhile, the police are taking a softly, softly approach to the illegal raves as the lads enjoy themselves, but fractures start to divide the group. Can their enjoyment last? Will there be a come-down after the up? Read Strobe and you'll be taken on a journey of drug induced highs and lows. This is a gripping read throbbing with the pulse of dance music. This book contains adult themes. Edwin Page is the author of numerous other fiction and non-fiction books. Among them is Distance, a novel about the misadventures of Dan four years after the events in Strobe, and the dark novella that was written under the influence of The Prodigy entitled The Darkness Inside.

Written informally, this book is filled with observations and insights arrived at during the twenty-four years Edwin Page has been writing professionally. The Writer in Me, The Writer in You is his way of sharing his experiences and what he has learned in the hope that it will help you on your journey as a writer. Mainly concentrating on the creation of fiction, there are also sections of interest to non-fiction writers.Mr Page identifies three approaches to writing fiction that he has discovered through experience and extensive research on the subject. Using supportive material, he explains each one before going on to discuss various other aspects of writing, including inspiration, description and characterisation. He also brings new insight to the subject of Flow.This book is sometimes revealing and personal, at other times controversial and insightful, but always informative. It is also a must for anyone who is or wishes to be a writer.Edwin Page is one of the most prolific and diverse authors of the early 21st Century. With over seventy titles published in more than ten different genres, he is more qualified than most to pen a book on writing. If you also take into account the fact that he's had both fiction and non-fiction published and has experienced traditional, subsidy and self publishing, then it is clear that he has a wealth of knowledge to share.Mr Page's words have been read by hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. He has had books, short stories, articles and poetry published, and holds a 1st Class degree in Film & Literary Studies.

From the author of the widely acclaimed Where Seagulls Fly and The Magical Isles Trilogy comes a new tale woven from the magic and mystique of western Cornwall in the far south-west of England. Inspired by the Mermaid of Zennor legend, it is a story steeped in atmosphere.Set in 1290 and 1291, Song of the Sea tells the tale of Thomas Carrow. Despite having been born in the village of Zennor on the north Cornish coast, he is shunned by the inhabitants after living with his uncle in Truro for many years due to the death of his parents. The villagers view him as an outsider and he lives alone in his parents' cottage with only his small dog, Shenty, for company.Then one morning he discovers something washed up on the sands of the cove where he fishes and his life is changed irrevocably. Meanwhile, rumours and concerns relating to his activities grow amongst the villagers, some of whom voice their belief that he should be cast out. Will their voices be heard or will Thomas be left to live in peace?Song of the Sea is both beautiful and haunting. A story of loss, loneliness and love, it is filled with intrigue and steadily builds to an astounding crescendo.'Song of the Sea is very beautifully written, and it moved me to tears at the end. It is a champion of a novel' - Janis Pegrum Smith, author of The Book Ark series.'Edwin Page's words are beautiful, eloquent, absorbing, and in places this novel is utter literary perfection. It is rare that I am surprised by a novel's ending, but this one took turns that I did not foresee, and became a novel I just could not put down... A very beautiful and extremely well written novel that I highly recommend' - Historical Novel SocietyEditor's Choice, Cornwall Today magazine March 2015 issue.Available in both paperback and Kindle formats.

The Magical Isles Trilogy is a contemporary fairy tale set on the Isles of Scilly, which is a small archipelago of islands lying off the far south-western tip of the U.K. mainland. Filled with wonder and adventure, it tells the story of two children and their aunt whose lives are forever altered by the whim of fate and the discovery of a realm beyond our own.Book One: White SandsCaroline's life of tranquil solitude is about to be interrupted by the arrival of her niece and nephew. Emily and Toby are sent to stay with her on the island of St. Mary's while their parents attempt to find a solution to their marital problems. Little do any of them know that the stay will be prolonged.Ten year old Toby is set on finding a way to escape and return home, whereas his younger sister makes the most of a stay which is only supposed to last a week. Strange whisperings are heard as Caroline tries to make the children feel welcome and unseen forces wait to see if the arrival of the siblings will lead to the fulfilment of an ancient prophecy.Introducing us to the characters and the wonder of the islands, White Sands is filled with intrigue and laced with mystery as it lays the foundations of a story which leads us into the fairy realm in the second book of the trilogy.Book Two: The Butterfly RidersTwo years after the events of White Sands, Emily and Toby are living with Aunty Caroline on the Isles of Scilly. Emily goes missing while playing on a rocky outcrop. Caroline searches for her in desperation, finding little trace of her niece bar a notepad discovered on a high ledge looking out to sea. She and John fear the worst as Toby is filled with frustration and angst over her disappearance.Emily finds herself trapped in a strange realm where wingless fairies ride butterflies. She finds allies, but her presence there is not looked upon kindly by all.Book Three: Holy ValeThe realm into which Emily accidentally strayed three years before is in urgent need of her assistance. A dark power has arisen and threatens everything she knows and loves. However, if she decides to go there can be no return.Emily and Toby find themselves in a life or death struggle as Caroline and John seek some way to help them. The veil between the two realms becomes thinner and both begin to fall into ruin as Emily meets her destiny head on.Holy Vale is the magical and spellbinding finale to the Magical Isles Trilogy. Brimming with action, this is a thrilling read that concludes the trilogy in gripping style.

From the author of Quintessential Tarantino, Gothic Fantasy: The Films of Tim Burton and Ordinary Heroes: The Films of Danny Boyle comes Mad Max: Movies of Apocalyptic Mayhem. In this book, Edwin Page examines each of the films in the original trilogy and casts his eye forward to the new trilogy, which will begin with Mad Max: Fury Road. He also discusses visionary writer/director George Miller, creator of the iconic Max and the increasingly crazy world he inhabits. Providing interesting insights and detailed analysis, Mr Page presents a rounded view of the original trilogy that gives them a greater consistency than ever before. Rather than being a standard film book, Mad Max: Movies of Apocalyptic Mayhem contains a twist in the form of two pieces of short fiction. Many people have noticed a disparity between the social landscapes of the movies and these stories have been created so as to knit them together in a logical way which is implied by the content of the films. Spanning the gaps between the 1st and 2nd movies and then between the 2nd and 3rd, they help to explain the evolution from the tentative social order evident in Mad Max right through to the post-nuclear holocaust existence seen in Beyond Thunderdome, thus adding to Miller's dystopian vision. This book has been written because Mr Page feels he has something to contribute to the subject of Mad Max, not least with the inclusion of the two pieces of fiction. He also puts forward an interesting argument that Mad Max 2 and Beyond Thunderdome were as much remakes of Max's world as they were sequels, something that has implications in regards the forthcoming movies in the series. This book is available as a paperback and Kindle edition.

The Shepherd of St Just is the latest novel by Edwin Page, author of Where Seagulls Fly, Song of the Sea and The Hanging Tree. Set in the far south-west of England in 1297, it is a tale of friendship, deceit and revenge that will captivate readers. Kerra lives in the settlement of St Just on the western tip of Cornwall. Contrary to her mother's warnings, she becomes intrigued by a shepherd who lives in a vale east of the village. Known as Estren Onan, 'Strange One, ' he is said to dwell with spirits and is avoided by all. Kerra is drawn to the shepherd by the hope that he may be able to communicate with her father, who vanished without a trace the previous winter. They strike up a friendship as her mother becomes increasingly involved with a trapper named Breoc, who is not all he seems to be. Meanwhile, a huntsman named Wynfred of Wales tracks a wolf westward, intent upon revenge for the scars it has left upon his cheek. A sense of intrigue draws the reader on as the tale unfolds, one infused with the myth and mystery of western Cornwall. The threads of the story develop in a wonderfully organic way, flowing towards the conclusion, where they draw together beautifully. The Shepherd of St Just is a historical novel with an engaging feeling of authenticity and a sense of wonder at the natural world. A fulfilling read, it is sure to be treasured by those who find themselves lost to its landscapes and the drama that unfolds within. 'The lead characters are thoroughly described, and beautifully intertwined... an excellent book. The lyrical and almost poetic use of language is a pleasure to read, feels authentic, and makes it easy to visualize the environments and people described. Edwin Page is clearly a writer of talent with an eye for detail' - Historical Novel Society

From the author of The Hanging Tree comes Runaway, an intimate tale of innocence, acceptance and freedom.The year is 1863 and Joshua is a runaway slave who finds refuge on a farmstead in Missouri. Six year old Clara was born on the farm and is naive to the ways of the world. She abides there with her mother, Lizbet, and discovers Joshua hiding in the barn. Her father is absent, fighting for the Confederacy with Missouri guerrillas, and she soon forms an attachment with the unusual man whose presence she agrees to keep secret. However, not all secrets can be kept, despite best intentions.This is an evocative tale and the interplay of the characters will keep you enthralled. The descriptive qualities match those of The Hanging Tree, as does the emotional content. Engaging in its simplicity, Runaway is sure to touch its readers and is another tale by Edwin Page that will not soon be forgotten. A story that shows sometimes you don't have to leave home to make a journey of discovery.20% of the proceeds from this book will be donated to the charity Anti-Slavery International. The U.K. abolished slavery in 1833 and the U.S. in 1865, but its blight is still present in the world today with an estimated 21 million people living under its yoke, visit www.antislavery.org to find out more.Available in both paperback and Kindle formats.Look out for the sequel to Runaway. Entitled Homestead, it will be released in paperback and Kindle formats on 17th November 2017. The Kindle edition will be available for pre-order from the 3rd of that month.'This moving book about slavery is set in 1863 on a farmstead in Missouri. It focuses on six-year-old Clara and her mother, Lizbet, who, through the last days of slavery, hide Joshua, a runaway slave, in their barn.The child's presence brings an innocent perspective on the matter that highlights the cruelty of slavery yet also allows for some of the more refreshing elements in this novel.While the plot and outline are not overly original, the book shines with its likeable and endearing characters, and its ultimately upbeat tone.I was gripped by the suspense and deeply touched, and would recommend this book to others' - Historical Novel Society

Providence follows immediately after the events of Chickadee and concludes the Runaway Series in fine style. The murder of Doctor Munroe is soon discovered and Sheriff Morgan begins his investigation. Anticipating his arrival at the homestead, Lizbet attempts to create the semblance of normality, though Clara is still greatly affected by what has occurred. Meanwhile, Joshua heads north to seek out Benedict Farm in the hope of discovering Nettie's whereabouts and settling his past. Samuel has taken Lily to the Austins' farm for her own safety, but her stay promises to be less than hospitable. Buster Cuddy, friend to the doctor and one of the central figures in the town, is determined that the perpetrators of Munroe's murder will pay with their own lives. Together with his sons, he is prepared to flout the law, believing he has every right to take matters into his own hands. Will the doom that Munroe predicted would befall those living at the homestead come to pass? Read Providence and discover Joshua, Clara and Lizbet's fate as the closing events of their story unfold in the stunning finale to the Runaway Series.

Set a year after the events of Runaway, Homestead continues the tale of Joshua, Clara and Lizbet. With the addition of Joshua's mother, Maisie, life has settled into comfort and routine, but this is about to change. The creek carries a new arrival to The Eddy, one that brings uncertainty to existence on the farm. Lizbet is faced with a hard choice while Joshua pursues his own course of action. Meanwhile, a lasting drought threatens the harvest and causes worry, prayers for rain going unanswered. Follow the characters in this gripping tale that sees them struggling with the intrusion of the outside world and their own inner turmoil. Will life on the farm return to its previous peacefulness or will it forever be undone by circumstances and their reactions to them? Edwin Page is the prolific author of over 60 books. Included among them are The Hanging Tree and Savage, both of which relate to slavery during the American Civil War. He has written three further historical novels set in Cornwall, England, all of which tell emotive stories of social outcasts.

It is 1869 and the Civil War has been over for four years. Life on the farm has been relatively unaffected, Clara, Lizbet and Joshua living in peace and expanding both their livestock and pastures. However, an unexpected meeting on the road is about to change everything. Clara is fast becoming a young woman and receiving interest from those who would take her as their wife. On a journey back from the nearby town, she meets two sisters who had once been slaves. Inviting them back to the homestead, this chance meeting impacts upon all their lives in ways they could not imagine. Joshua's contentment becomes undermined by his past as Lizbet sickens with a fever. Her condition brings with it a proposal, one that she is hard put to refuse when confronted with the possibility of trouble at the farm. Read Chickadee and discover what will befall the characters as they adjust to changes wrought upon them by age and by the world beyond the shelter of the life they have known. Chickadee is the 3rd book in the Runaway Series.

Snow Dancer is the uplifting sequel to Savage. Chula is unable to let go of the past, visiting Nicholas' grave daily and living with their son, Nicky, in the house that had once belonged to Coop. They have a strong friendship with their Swedish neighbours, Marie and Anders, but she remains an outcast from the Chickasaw Nation. Visiting the settlement on the reservation, a chance meeting sees Chula's life begin to change unexpectedly. Used to her routines and reminded of Nicholas every time she sees their son's face, she struggles with herself and with the new situation which has presented itself. Set in 1873, Nicky is already seven and growing fast. Time has moved on, but Chula has not. Will she be able to embrace the present, or will her past cause her to withdraw from the opportunity to find happiness again? Edwin Page is the author of the Runaway Series, The Hanging Tree and many more titles which are available in both paperback and Kindle formats.

The year is 1858 and the activity of the Underground Railroad is at its peak as it seeks to smuggle slaves out of the southern states of the U.S. Set in Georgia, The Shack on the Hill tells the tale of three slaves that escape a cotton plantation and a family who assist such people on the journey north to freedom.Owen and Patsey leave Lone Pine Plantation with another slave called Amos. They are helped by a number of people as they make their way towards freedom. However, a shadow follows them, one cast by the brutal slave catcher, Ernst Schumacher, known as Mack.Simon and Eloise are part of the Underground Railroad, the former acting as a 'Station Master' for one of the hideouts where slaves rest for the day before continuing north. Their two children, Rose and Lily, are ignorant of their parents' activity, but that doesn't ensure their safety should the hideout be discovered.A gripping page-turner, this story will have you captivated from beginning to end. So, take the journey with Owen and Patsey and discover what happens when they reach the shack on the hill.Edwin Page is the author of numerous works of fiction and non-fiction, including the widely acclaimed books The Hanging Tree, Runaway and Where Seagulls Fly.