GNOSTIC | Book 4 | The Death Wave Chronicles

I am delighted to announce that GNOSTIC, book 4 of The Death Wave Chronicles, is now available, both as an eBook and a paperback from all recommended online retail book stores. The eBook can also be purchased directly via the eBook Sale tab on my website.

As subscribers to emails and newsletters, I'm also happy to reveal (below) the book cover for UTOPIA, the 5th and final book of the Death Wave Chronicles. UTOPIA will be published shortly and should available for Christmas.

On the completion of the The Death Wave Chronicle series, I will be able to focus on some other interesting projects; projects will include a sequel to Secrets of the Deep, from the Red Sails maritime fantasy, and possibly another book in the Outer Reaches military sc-fi series, continuing on from Far Horizons.

In other news, I have been asked to write the biography of a local personality, who has already garnered interest in a Neflix series. A hint to his life story ... connections with the European underworld! This will be a challenge as it is a more journalistic style of writing, however I feel confident it will be a very interesting and sought-after read.

This year has been a busy one. It was decided 12 months ago, that to garner new readers in new markets, that I would tour the European and UK conventions and bookfairs. I attended various fairs in Birmingham, Manchester, Harrogate, Paris, Brussels, and Basel.  All events were successful with books sold, connections made and many many new readers gained. It is now time to reflect on the pros and cons of travelling abroad and throughout Europe this year, so that 2027 is as successful as 2026.

Thank you, once more, for your continued support, encouragement and your love of reading, as it's what makes being an author all worthwhile. 

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Best wishes,

Andre

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The year to date ...

My UK Tour —and my 2026 European Tour is coming to an end.

To date ....

• I have attended MegaConLive in Birmingham, PaSciFy in Harrogate, Creed ComicCon in Doncaster, ComicCon France, Spring ComicCon Brussels, Fantasy Basel and EM-Con in Nottingham.

• They were all fantastic for various reasons; some were massive in scale - so a lot of talking and potential sales ... others were smaller, more ‘intimate’ - fewer sales, however it is always nice to chat to all the books lovers in a relaxing atmosphere.

  Some of these events are not on the 2027 calendar, however we will add other new events.

August we have two more big events. MegaConLive, Manchester and MCM ComicCon,

Birmingham. There are great positives regarding MCM, and while Birmingham was the first ComicCon I am attending MegaConLive (Malo). Now that we have our 'foot in the door' to the first MCM gigs, heres to a couple more in 2027. I can announce that I have been excepted to attend Spring ComicCon Brussels also.

Very soon, GNOSTIC, Book 4 of the Urban Fantasy series - The Death Wave Chronicles

will be with editors, and UTOPIA, Book 5, is underway. Stay tuned for the UTOPIA cover reveal! This series has become my best seller in the UK.

Looking forward to meeting many of you as we journey through the remainder of 2026.

A little tip on FB advertising ...

We have been ‘quiet’ of late, having just completed a 12-day driving holiday to and from Portugal via Spain, with our two doggies. We are now safely home, and I’m diligently writing again.

With 2026 being the year, I’m going all-out to attend as many UK and European book fairs and conventions, you may have seen more advertisements on Facebook. It has been a little hit and miss, primarily because we've followed the site's recommendations, however just wasn't getting any 'bang for my buck'!

I discovered David Gaughran’s YouTube tutorial and his insight on advertising and marketing books. The tutorial is well worth watching, and I can confirm that there has already been a significant impact on my book sales. To be honest, my dear wife has taken on the onerous task of being my publicity and social media coordinator. She has spent the last few days learning from David, embracing the new advertising approach, which has therefore increased book sales.

If you visit my Events page, you will see all the UK conventions and book fairs I am attending in the coming months. It would be wonderful to meet many of you, where you will be able to purchase books and merchandise, and have them signed.

And a final reminder, my new book Secrets of the Deep, first in the Red Sails series - a dark fantasy where the downtrodden are fighting back - is released this Friday!

Happy reading !!