The Boy Who Loved Trees: (and other tales)

A figure from childhood with evil designs; a patient serial killer; a family with special powers, some of which are misused to devastating effect; deadly infatuation; demons; angels; the end of the world. All this and much more can be found in this book of thrills, horror and the macabre. Thirty eight tales and poems to entice you, draw you in and shock you with devilish twists. Could you kill for a loved one? Could you kill a loved one? As you delve into these murky pages ask yourself these questions. What would you do to find a lost child? To exact revenge on abusive guardians? To talk to the dead? So open up the horror. Put fear to one side. If you dare…

About the Author

'Doctor Who' first introduced me to horror, albeit on a minor scale but try telling that to a child hiding behind a cushion as the cybermen attack. My interest was further piqued by the music of Black Sabbath, a band who, by their own admission set out to create scary music. They realised that some people liked to be frightened, that they actually enjoyed the fear. I was one. I lied about my age to see films such as The Omen, Friday the Thirteenth, Alien. I bit off more than I could chew when I saw The Exorcist aged 15. I sat transfixed three rows back from the screen. This benchmark for all horror films had a profound effect on me. It certainly played a part in my choice of literature, film and storytelling. A writing course lead by the wonderful and inspirational Barbara Large M.B.E. FRSA HFUW began my journey into short horror/thriller stories. (Dear Barbara sadly passed away on 4th March 2019). This book has spent a long time coming to fruition. I have had battles with chronic depression over the last 21 years which have caused me to shelf this project for prolonged periods of time. It's here now. I hope at least a few people like it.

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