Many of you will know I'm a fan of Mark Tilbury's books. I've still got a few to go but I've loved the ones I've read so far. They are on the twisted side of dark. Well, after re-releasing all his titles with fabulous new covers, he's now grouped some of them together into two great value box sets which were released last Friday. Details of all the books are below. For those I've read, there is also a brief note of my thoughts and a link to the full review. For the remaining two I've quoted from other reviews.
How do you prove your innocence when you can’t remember the past?
Michael Tate has not had an easy life. With his father in prison, and his mother dead, Michael was sent to Woodside Children’s Home.
Now an adult, Michael wakes up from a coma in hospital suffering from amnesia and paralysis. Confused and terrified, he is charged with the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend, Becky. He also learns he attempted to end his own life.
Detective Inspector John Carver is determined that Michael is sent to prison. With no way of defending himself, Michael is left in a hospital bed awaiting transfer to remand. But then strange things start to happen, and his childhood comes back to haunt him with a vengeance.
Will Michael ever discover the truth about Becky’s murder?
And why is DI Carver so keen to make him suffer?
The Abattoir of Dreams is a bitter sweet story of murder, innocence and abuse.
Thoughts on The Abattoir of Dreams
'It'll horrify you, upset you, and hopefully open your eyes - at times the horror (of a very human kind) is relentless, but then again, perhaps it is in reality too, although we might like to think otherwise. It's a book that once read cannot be forgotten, it's a triumph for Tilbury and cements the fact that in reading his books, I'm on a journey with a very talented author.'
Best-seller supernatural thriller author, Shani Struthers.
The Liar's Promise
How does a mother protect her child from unseen evil? During a visit to a local theatre, four-year-old Chloe Hollis becomes hysterical. But her mother, Mel, doesn’t realise this is just the beginning of the nightmare. In the coming weeks, Chloe talks of The Tall Man - of death.At her wits end, Mel confides in Charles Honeywell, the headmaster at the school where she works. But what Mel doesn’t realise is that Honeywell is linked to what is happening to her daughter.Will Mel learn the terrible truth? And can she overcome her own tragic past and save her daughter before it’s too late?The Liar’s Promise is a story of past lives and future torment.
My thoughts on The Liar's Promise
'I thought this was a very original story - certainly not like anything else I've read. The characters and situations are richly described. There was nothing I didn't like about this book - an absolutely cracking read. A word of warning though - it is quite gruesome in parts, and thus not for the faint hearted. But I loved it and can't wait to read more by this author.' Full review here.
The Key to Death's Door
Would you risk your life to get justice?Lee Hunter doesn’t have a choice when he nearly drowns after spending the night in a derelict boathouse with his best friend, Charlie Finch. After recovering from his near-death experience, Lee realises he’s part of two lives intrinsically linked by the despicable actions of one man.Struggling against impossible odds, Lee and Charlie set out to bring this man to justice.Will Lee be able to unlock the past and bring justice to the future?The Key to Death’s Door is a story of sacrifice, friendship, loyalty and murder.
Thoughts on The Key to Death's Door:
'The writing is exquisite, creating a whole bystander experience of being there. This is an absolute cracking story, very graphic, extremely brutal and utterly gut wrenching. If you have a problem with violence in stories it isn’t for you. This though is Mark Tilbury at his best, he is better than any sugar rush and it stays much longer!'
Books from Dusk till Dawn.
The Thriller Box Set
He says he is innocent...so why did he lie?
Mathew Hillock was the last person to see eleven-year-old Jodie Willis alive. When her dead body turns up four days later in his garden shed, the police think he’s guilty of her murder. So do most people in the town. But there’s no DNA evidence to link him to the crime.
Battling the weight of public opinion and mental illness due to a childhood head trauma, he sinks into a deep depression.
Can Mathew do what the police failed to do and find evidence linking the real killer to the crime?
The Last One To See Her is a terrifying story of what happens when you’re accused of a crime and no one believes you are innocent.
My thoughts on The Last One to See Her
'This is an uneasy, tense story with a likeable, sympathetic protagonist at its heart. The conclusion was totally unexpected, horrifying, shocking and sad. The book shines a light on (partially) hidden disabilities, mental health difficulties, bullying and abuse. And it reflects on how easy it is for us to be suspicious of people we perceive to be different from us.' Full review here.
A Prayer for the Broken
They promised the boy he’d be safe – they lied!
When eleven-year-old John McCormack’s mother is murdered, he is placed in the care of Pastor Ian Stone and his family. Clearwater House is a far cry from the squalid flats he’s been used to, but John soon learns that Pastor Stone’s perverted form of religion is anything but compassionate. As Stone attempts to purify John’s soul of “dangerous levels of toxicity”, it becomes increasingly clear he’s at the mercy of a madman.
Who can John talk to when no one wants to listen?
Who can he trust when all he knows is betrayal?
A Prayer for the Broken is the story of one child’s desperate fight to escape a sadistic killer who has complete control over him.
My thoughts on A Prayer for the Broken
'If you're looking for something suitably dark and twisted then this is for you. It's a powerful read with richly written characters that will touch you and stay with you long after you've finished it. There is evil lurking in these pages but it's also a tale of friendship, resilience and determination.' Full review here.
Song of the Psychopath
A year after going missing from home, Tommy Scarlett is found unconscious in an isolated country road. He has a fractured skull, broken wrist, and numerous other injuries. Recovering in hospital, Tommy has no recollection of the past. He doesn’t even recognize his own family.
After returning home, Tommy suffers severe headaches and acute depression. Desperate to help him, his father puts him into the care of a private therapist. But Tommy soon learns his troubles are far from over.
As the past is slowly unlocked, it becomes increasingly clear that Tommy has suffered an ordeal so horrendous it beggars belief. And those responsible are determined to silence him by any means possible.
Can Tommy find out what really happened to him and bring those responsible to justice?
Or will the past finally catch up with him and finish him off for good?
My thoughts on Song of the Psychopath
'Oh blimey! I went through every emotion reading this book! This is a dark, tense and twisted psychological thriller with varied, well rounded characters throughout. It does contain a lot of violence so it won't be everyone's cup of tea but it gripped me from the get go and kept me glued to the pages. I loved it.' Full review here.
So, there you have it. Two fab sets at great prices. They are now available to buy on Amazon. Enjoy!
Buy Links
The Supernatural Box Set
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