Part of Series
Predator, noun
- an animal which naturally preys on other animals.
- a person who ruthlessly exploits others.
- a way for foolish cryptozoologists to trade down the food chain in one easy step. The semester is over and Amy Matthews – physicist by day, cryptid seeking freelance consultant by night – intends to spend the summer looking for mysterious beasts with Rebekah and Steve. Harker & Blackthorn’s small but dynamic team has gained a reputation for winning when it comes to solving cryptozoological mysteries. They’re about to get more than they bargained for when an SOS comes from the Welsh seaside town of Aberystwyth. Several grisly attacks on livestock point to the presence of an alien big cat. And that’s the only part of the case that does make sense. Caught up in strands of Welsh mythology with a dangerous carnivore on the loose, Amy stumbles upon information even more deadly than the beast they seek. Someone knows far more about this creature than they’re telling. Amy must discover the truth before a fatal weapon falls into enemy hands. Sheep are not the only item on the menu…
Author
Urban fantasy and historical fiction author J.A. Ironside masquerades by day as member of the county library service, which strangely enough has less to do with books than you would think.
Jules grew up in Dorset in a house full of books, which probably explains a lot about how her mind works. You might think that folklore, fringe science, history, physics, magic and supernatural mystery wouldn’t go all that well together, but she’s hell bent on proving they do. Her urban fantasy series Harker & Blackthorn is now ten books long and counting. It features a sentient museum because someone needs to keep track of what’s going on. Unveiled – another UF series set in the same universe – is now complete.
Jules is also determined to show that historical fiction can be both factually correct and funny. The King’s Knight series is set during the tumultuous reign of Richard II, while the sweeping Oath and Crown Duology – co-authored with Matthew Willis – follows the events leading up to and around the Battle of Hastings.
When pried her away from her books, Jules enthusiastically engages in martial arts and playing the piano, although never at the same time. At least not yet. She lives on the edge of the Cotswold way with her boyfriend creature and two hell’s kittens. Find out more at www.jaironside.com
