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The fate of the world rests in the hands of four dysfunctional teenagers and a bunch of oddball adults. What could possibly go wrong? This supernatural / adventure / mystery novel is perfect for fans of The Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, The Three Investigators, Goonies, Monster Club, Lost Boys, and Miss Peregrine. It might be a YA book perfect for ages 13 and older, but it’s a fun read no matter what age you are. Dorsal Finn is a sleepy coastal town facing the gleaming Atlantic Ocean. It is a town with quaint customs and inhabited by people who are as welcoming as they are weird. It is also a place where long lost tombs hide long held secrets. Because beneath Dorsal Finn lies The Dark Heart, an ancient and malevolent entity determined to be free of its eternal prison. It has lured allies to the town, people with corrupt agendas determined to resurrect the greatest evil history has ever known, and in doing so release The Dark Heart upon an unsuspecting world. What could possibly go wrong? Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing – Tales from the Darkest Depths Interview with the author: Why is this YA Book so Special? Dave Jeffery: Beatrice Beecham is a YA novel with a difference. Teenagers and adults are both central to the plot, and it uses high doses of humour to tackle very dark themes, including some of the terrible, very real histories of our past. Using these elements it is a book that will not only entertain teenagers and adults alike, it will also leave readers thinking about some of the deeper questions raised as the story unfolds. Tell us a bit more about your main character. Dave Jeffery: Beatrice Beecham is fifteen years old. She has fiery red hair and not tolerance of bullies. As well as worshipping TV chef Jamie Oliver she also has the inherent ability to find trouble. And the town of Dorsal Finn has plenty of trouble lurking beneath its calm and placid exterior. Beatrice discovers the town has plans for her too, naming her as the Incorruptible Heart, the arch nemesis of the malevolent entity imprisoned beneath Dorsal Finn itself! Do you have any other Beatrice Beecham books? Dave Jeffery: Beatrice features in two other novels that describe how she arrived at Dorsal Finn: Beatrice Beecham’s Fearsome Feast and Beatrice Beecham’s Fete of Fate. She also features in a collection of short stories titled Beatrice Beecham’s Houseful of Horrors. What will Beatrice be up to next? Dave Jeffery: Beatrice will return in a new novel, Ship of Shadows, published by Crystal Lake Publishing in September 2017. Beatrice Beecham eBook categories: Teen & Young Adult Horror and friendship Mystery Teen & Young Adult Mysteries & Thrillers Supernatural Thriller Coming of age adventure Teen action adventure Mystery occult noir novel Dark Fantasy Horror Mystery Thriller British Horror Fiction Small Town Mystery Horror Suspense
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"What singles Jeffery out as an author worth binge-reading, is not just his versatility, his grasp of pace and atmosphere, or his engaging characterisation, it's the sheer joy and gusto he takes in telling compelling stories that you simply cannot put down." Jasper Bark, Splatterpunk award-winning writer of THE FINAL CUT and QUIET PLACES. "Jeffery is one of our best writers." - Chris Kelso, author of THE DREGS TRILOGY, I DREAM OF MIRRORS & VISTAS. "Jeffery is an author who knows his craft. The future of the genre is in safe hands with class writers like him around." - Paul Kane, bestselling and award-winning author of SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE SERVANTS OF HELL, BEFORE and ARCANA. "A master of the craft." - William Meikle, bestselling author of THE S-SQUAD SERIES, WATCHERS and THE QUALITY OF MERCY. "There are few UK horror authors as versatile and inventive as Dave Jeffery." - Tony Jones, GINGER NUTS OF HORROR. Dave Jeffery is an award-winning author of 18 novels, two collections, and numerous short stories. His Necropolis Rising series and yeti adventure Frostbite have both featured on the Amazon #1 bestseller list, while the A Quiet Apocalypse series continues to garner critical acclaim. His YA work includes the Beatrice Beecham supernatural mystery series and Finding Jericho. His screenwriting credits include award winning short films Ascension and Derelict. Before retiring to write full-time, Jeffery worked in the NHS for 35 years specialising in the field of mental health nursing and risk management. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Studies and a Master of Science Degree in Health Studies. His novel Finding Jericho is an amalgamation of his experiences of working with service users who have experienced stigma and social exclusion due to their mental illness. As a novel, Finding Jericho (Demain Publishing) has featured on both the BBC Health and Independent Schools Entrance Examination Board's ‘Recommended Reading’ lists Jeffery is a member of the Society of Authors, British Fantasy Society (also as a regular book reviewer), and actively involved in the Horror Writers Association where he is a mentor on the HWA Mentorship Scheme and recipient of the HWA Mentor of the Year Award, 2022. He is also co-chair of the HWA Wellness Committee. Jeffery is married with two children and lives in Worcestershire, UK. Latest release: TRIBUNaL: A Quiet Apocalypse 4 Coming late 2023: The Devil Device (Crossroad Press)
