Part of Series
Loch, noun
- A Scottish word, of Goidelic origins, referring to a lake or large body of fresh water
- See also ‘monster’ When Amy is invited to spend a week in Scotland in order to disprove the existence of the famous cryptid said to haunt Loch Ness, she jumps at the chance. If nothing else, it will be a welcome distraction from her hot and cold romantic relationship, her annoying boss and the mountains of cryptozoology notes that need filing in the museum. But as she, Rebekah and Steve arrive at the loch, it becomes clear that the recent slew of ‘monster’ sightings have gone viral, attracting amateur cryptid hunters and news outlets alike. After clashing with the Cryptonites – a once popular paranormal documentary making team – Amy and her friends soon discover a tangled web of secrets concerning the loch. Every legend contains a kernel of truth and Harker & Blackthorn’s enemies are willing to kill over this one. Amy will need every scrap of her hard-won power to make it out alive. There’s something in the water…
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
