THE BOOKS

WHERE SHOULD I START?

Anywhere you fancy — except with The Hollows.

The Hollows is a five-book series and should be read in order, beginning with The Theatre of Madness.

My other books can be read independently, although the Blue Seat Chronicles naturally work best in order if you want to follow the wider story.

WHAT ORDER DO I READ THE HOLLOWS?

Definitely this one in order:

I — The Theatre of Madness
II — The Physic of Men
III — The Cleansing
IV — The Modern Silence
V — The Reopening

Or you can get all five together in The Buried Chronicles.

Don't start at Book IV and then complain you're confused. I've literally given them numbers.

IS THE HOLLOWS HORROR?

Not really.

It's dark historical fiction dealing with institutions, mental health, power, prejudice and the way ideas about people change across generations.

There are disturbing moments and difficult subjects, but it's much more about people and what institutions can do to them than monsters jumping out of cupboards.

The humans are generally quite capable of causing enough trouble themselves.

ARE THE HOLLOWS STORIES BASED ON REAL EVENTS?

The characters and The Hollows itself are fictional, but the books draw heavily on real periods of history, changing attitudes towards mental illness, institutional care, prejudice and the treatment of people considered different.

Some of the uncomfortable ideas you'll encounter weren't invented for dramatic effect.

That's partly the point.

ARE THE BLUE SEAT CHRONICLES JUST FOR EVERTON FANS?

No.

Football — and particularly Everton — is part of their world, but they're really stories about people, relationships, memory, grief, belonging and the seats we share with other people along the way.

Being an Evertonian might give you an extra layer.

It may also explain why everyone's permanently stressed.

WHAT IS REGISTERED ABOUT?

Registered draws on the world of adult social care — the people working inside it, the people depending on it, and what can happen when responsibility, systems and human lives collide.

My own years working in social care inevitably influenced the world behind it.

WHAT IS JOE: ONE MOMENT AT A TIME ABOUT?

Joe explores neurodivergence, family and the different ways the same moment can be experienced.

The story moves between three perspectives: Joe's, his nan's and a neurotypical narrator's.

The idea is simple:

the same moment doesn't necessarily feel like the same moment to everybody experiencing it.

BUYING MY BOOKS

CAN I BUY SIGNED COPIES?

Yes.

Where signed copies are available, you'll be able to order them directly through the website.

Some books may also be available from independent bookshops stocking my work.

CAN YOU PERSONALISE A BOOK?

Where personalisation is offered, yes.

You can request a name or short dedication when ordering.

Please double-check the spelling.

I'm an author, not a magician. Once I've written Christopher across the title page, discovering you meant Kristoffer presents certain logistical difficulties.

WHERE ELSE CAN I BUY YOUR BOOKS?

My books are available through various retailers, including Amazon, and selected independent bookshops.

You'll find current options on the Where to Buy page.

If you can support an independent bookshop while you're at it, even better.

DO YOU SELL BOOK BUNDLES?

Yes, where stock allows.

Bundles may include individual series, multiple titles or special signed combinations.

Available bundles will appear in the shop.

ORDERS & DELIVERY

HOW QUICKLY WILL MY ORDER BE SENT?

I'll provide estimated dispatch information when you order.

Signed and personalised books can take slightly longer because, unlike Amazon, I haven't yet constructed a giant warehouse full of robots.

It's basically me.

MY BOOK HASN'T ARRIVED. WHAT DO I DO?

Give it the expected delivery period first, particularly during busy postal periods.

If it still hasn't arrived, contact me with your order number and I'll look into it.

MY ORDER ARRIVED DAMAGED. WHAT DO I DO?

Send me a message with your order details and preferably a photograph showing the damage.

We'll work out the appropriate replacement or refund.

Full details are in the Returns & Refunds Policy.

DO YOU SHIP OUTSIDE THE UK?

[Only include this if you're offering international delivery.]

International availability and delivery costs will be shown during ordering where available.

International orders can take longer and may be subject to local taxes, customs charges or import requirements depending on the destination.

AUDIOBOOKS & FORMATS

ARE YOUR BOOKS AVAILABLE ON KINDLE?

Selected titles are available digitally.

Check the individual book page for the formats currently available.

DO YOU HAVE AUDIOBOOKS?

Yes — some of my work is available in audio, and I'd like to bring more of the books into that format.

Audiobooks take considerably more work than pressing a button and asking somebody to read 80,000 words into their phone, unfortunately.

Any new releases will be announced on the website and my socials.

ME & THE OTHER STUFF

DO YOU ACTUALLY SUPPORT EVERTON?

Unfortunately, there are decades of evidence confirming this.

So do my family.

At this point we're committed.

WHAT'S BLUE SEAT CHRONICLES?

Blue Seat Chronicles is the football/Everton side of what I do — matchdays, opinions, humour, memories and the culture around being a football supporter.

It's also where the idea behind my football-related fiction grew.

WHAT IS THE SEAT WE FILL?

The Seat We Fill is my podcast/conversation project.

It's about people, experiences and the stories behind the lives we normally only see from the outside.

WHO IS RUPERT?

Arguably the most popular member of the entire operation.

Rupert is my miniature dachshund.

He contributes absolutely nothing to the writing process but maintains a surprisingly strong public profile.

DO YOU DO AUTHOR TALKS, READINGS OR EVENTS?

Yes, I'm open to appropriate book events, readings, independent bookshop appearances, podcasts and conversations connected to my work.

Use the Contact page with some details about what you're planning.

CAN I CONTACT YOU ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH OR SOCIAL CARE?

You're welcome to contact me about my writing or experiences I've discussed publicly.

However, I'm not providing professional medical, mental-health, legal or social-care advice through this website.

If you need immediate or professional support, please use an appropriate professional or support service.

CAN I REVIEW YOUR BOOKS?

Absolutely.

Good, bad or somewhere in between, reviews help independent authors enormously.

Obviously I have a personal preference regarding which end of that scale you land on.

STILL GOT A QUESTION?

Fair enough. I can't predict everything.

If it isn't covered above, send me a message through the contact page.

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