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  • The Year I Lived Twice: A time loop mystery

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    Book cover: The Year I Lived Twice. A time loop mystery by Alex Woolf

    READERS FAVORITE AWARD WINNER 2024

    Haunted by the tragic loss of his brother, Archie, in a fire, Jason is given a miraculous chance to rewrite history. Following a mysterious accident, he wakes to find himself transported back a year, with Archie alive and well.

    The Year I Lived Twice is a gripping tale of love, loss, and resilience. Join Jason on a journey through time, where every decision carries the weight of destiny and every moment holds the promise of redemption.

    “Beautifully written, poignant, witty and emotionally resonant.”

    Dan Brotzel, author

    Published: 2024

    Pages: 276

  • Mr Jones

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    Book cover: Mr Jones. A gripping psychological thriller by Alex Woolf

    Ten months after the disappearance of his wife, Ben is overwhelmed by his responsibilities to eight-year-old Imogen.

Now, unsettling events are pushing him to the brink: a mysterious girl appears in the park; strange noises echo from his basement; and Imogen starts receiving eerie messages from someone claiming to be her missing mother.

Looming over it all is Mr Jones, a terrifying masked figure who stalks the neighbourhood.

    “An enthralling, chilling novel by a master storyteller… You won’t be able to put this book down!”

    Kelly Davis, poet

     

    Published: 2022

    Pages: 486

  • The Lies She Tells

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    Kay, librarian and self-proclaimed queen of deception, thought ghosting her online fling Jeremy was a clever way to avoid awkward goodbyes.

    But when she falls for his charming brother Dan, her life spins into a tangled web of fake names, outrageous stories, and a world of lies she can barely keep straight.

    This feel-good, witty romantic comedy explores the twists and turns of modern love, the lengths we go to for a fresh start, and the surprising power of a well-told lie.

    “Romantic comedy at its finest”

    Anne-Marie Reynolds for Reader’s Favorite

     

    Published: 2025

    Pages: 283

  • The House on Tawney Lane

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    Book cover: The House on Tawney Lane. A haunted house mystery by Alex Woolf

    Six people dare to spend a night in the notorious House on Tawney Lane. Will anyone survive to see the dawn?

    Published: 2024

    Pages: 284

  • Quondam

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    Book cover: Quondam. A speculative thriller by Alex Woolf

    An ordinary man wakes up to discover his home town is no longer the place he thought it was…

    “The more I read the more I was intrigued by this very intriguing story. I have to say this is a very unusual book, I’ve never read anything quite like it before. Nothing is as it seems, and nothing is predictable. A great read and well worth 5 stars.”

    Amazon Reviewer

    Published: 2024

    Pages: 440

  • Time Out of Time (Chronosphere Book 1)

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    Book cover: Time Out of Time (Chronosphere Book 1) by Alex Woolf

    In the late 22nd century, people can extend their lifespans, or simply take a holiday from their lives, by buying themselves extra months or years in the Chronosphere, a place where time moves half a million times slower than in the real world. This series follows the adventures of Raffi Delgado and his friends in the thrilling, dangerous world of the Chronosphere.

    “This trilogy is the best series of books for young adults I’ve read since – dare I say it – the (later) Harry Potter novels.”

    Fire Dragon

    Series: Chronosphere #1

    Published: 2010

    Pages: 231


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  • Malfunction (Chronosphere Book 2)

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    Book cover: Malfunction (Chronosphere Book 2) by Alex Woolf

    Looking back, they should have seen the signs: rising temperatures; android servants acting strangely; the evidence was everywhere. But once the Malfunction truly began, it was too late to stop it. In Chronosphere Book 2, society breaks down and Raffi Delgado and his friends must confront the mysterious source of the chaos. The real aims of those who control the Chronosphere are about to become all to clear.

    “I could easily see this sitting alongside Scott Westerfeld’s future-set teen sci-fantasies.”

    John Lloyd, The Book Bag

     

    Series: Chronosphere #2

    Published: 2011

    Pages: 240


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  • Ex Tempora (Chronosphere Book 3)

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    Book cover: Ex Tempora (Chronosphere Book 3) by Alex Woolf

    It’s been half a year since Raffi Delgado and his friends escaped the Chronosphere, but something, somewhere, is pulling them back. Time, it seems, has healed nothing. In the thrilling finale of the trilogy, the Chrononauts encounter old friends and new enemies. Sacrifices are made and loves lost and won, but can these time-trapped travellers escape with their lives and minds intact?

    “Fast paced and engaging, it had me wondering what more could the world throw at us.”

    Jesse Owen, Books 4 Teens

     

    Series: Chronosphere #3

    Published: 2024

    Pages: 246


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  • The Missing Six Hours

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    Book cover: The Missing Six Hours. A crime thriller by Alex Woolf

    Author Jack Trimble has lost six hours of his life, during which a young woman was murdered. Can he clear his name?

    “Full of deft observation, neat touches of humour and Woolf’s usual page-turning storytelling, this is a book to devour.”

    Reader review

     

    Published: 2024

    Pages: 227

  • Murder at Two Million Feet

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    Book cover: Murder at Two Million Feet. A space mystery by Alex Woolf

    A whodunnit thriller about love, hubris, murder and revenge set in a futuristic paradise in space.

    Published: 2024

    Pages: 323

  • The Killing Moon

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    Publishing folk toast the launch of a new crime thriller only to find themselves involved in a real-life murder mystery.

    “Absorbing whodunnit set in the literary world. Super-pacey and twisty, it keeps you guessing to the very end.”

    Reader review

     

    Published: 2024

    Pages: 310

  • The Two Sides of Joseph Chance

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    Book cover: The Two Sides of Joseph Chance. A surreal mystery by Alex Woolf

    Joseph Chance leads not one life but two, and when they finally come together it leads to all sorts of trouble.

    “A wonderful blend of pure storytelling and absorbing thought experiment. A really original and satisfying read.”

    Reader review

     

    Published: 2024

    Pages: 245

  • The Fading

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    Book cover: The Fading by Alex Woolf

    The ordeals of Lemuel Swan – not invisible, just a little hard to see.

    A repressed museum archivist and a writer of erotic romances team up to solve the mystery of a strange object causing them to fade from existence.

    Published: 2022

    Pages: 226

  • Work In Progress: The untold story of the Crawley Writers’ Group


    Book cover: Work In Progress by Dan Brotzel, Martin Jenkins and Alex Woolf

    Co-written with Dan Brotzel and Martin Jenkins,

    a very British farce about the eccentric members of a writing group.

    “Excruciatingly well-observed, Work in Progress is a deeply funny epistolary novel with the kind of comic timing that caused me frequent physical pain.”

    Luke Kennard, poet

     

    Published: 2021

    Pages: 272

  • Soul Shadows

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    Book cover: Soul Shadows by Alex Woolf

    Shortlisted for the Red Book Award, this exciting horror tale features a young woman haunted by shadows that come to life.

    “A fast-paced horror story where the action kicks in before the end of the first chapter and doesn’t relent until the final page…”

    The BookZone

     

    Published: 2013

    Published by: Curious Fox

    Pages: 255