When did you first start writing novels and other books?
My first novel, The Alchemist's Portrait, was published in 2003 and I began writing on a serious basis a few years before that. The Shadowzone series was the first one that I self-published. The series involves the discovery of a grim dystopian version of Earth that’s ruled by a totalitarian dictatorship, the threat of a deadly virus, and a race against time to save the lives of millions. The three books in the series are Shadowzone, Into The Web, and Black Dawn and you learn more about them on my website at simon-rose.com.
What's the story behind your latest book series?
The Stone of the Seer is an exciting historical fantasy series of adventure novels for young adults, primarily set in the turbulent period of the English Civil War.
The Stone of the Seer, book one in the series, features the Vikings, Leonardo da Vinci, and the political turmoil of the 1640s. At Habingdon House, Lady Elizabeth Usborne, Kate, and Tom encounter a magical black stone, mysterious ancient manuscripts, and the incredible time viewing device known as the tempus inpectoris, all while under constant threat from the murderous witchfinder, Daniel Tombes.
In Royal Blood, book two in the series, Lady Elizabeth, Kate, and Tom are in the heart of London in early 1649, as King Charles prepares to face his accusers at his trial in Westminster Hall, while Elizabeth, Kate, and Tom desperately attempt to evade capture by the witchfinder.
The third novel in the series is entitled Revenge of the Witchfinder, which will be published later this year.
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