Wayne Sharrocks - Author

Kismet (psychological thriller) by Wayne Sharrocks

Source: PegasusPublishers
Tuesday 18th June 2013, 11:20am

From the author of two highly acclaimed thrillers - Redemption and Dominion - comes this edge-of-your-seat new mystery novel. An extremely rich, exciting and thought-provoking addition to the thriller genre.

Are you ready for your hair to stand on end while reading a book? In his most enthralling novel yet, the critically acclaimed author Wayne Sharrocks presents us with a nail-biting revenge thriller.

Kismet by Wayne Sharrocks

In his critically acclaimed thrillers, Wayne Sharrocks reveals the secrets that lurk in every town and the darkness that lies in every heart...

From the Publisher:

Wayne Sharrocks is a British journalist and crime thriller writer. His critically acclaimed debut novel, Redemption, published in 2006.

Wayne Sharrocks is the critically acclaimed author of three thriller novels about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.

Wayne's literary nominations thus far include Channel 4 television's Richard & Judy's Book-Club Competition, The Guardian First Book Award & The McKitterick Prize.

We think that you will find this new title to be a powerful, fast-moving and exciting psychological thriller.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kismet-Wayne-Sharrocks/dp/1843866277

Synopsis:
For Billy Evans, the past was a haunted place that left an indelible imprint on the here and now. As he struggles to piece his life together he finds himself drawn back into a world of violence and terror.

Already emotionally struggling with the passing over of his remaining family, a chance encounter further clouds the border between reality, perception and illusion.
He has spent his life struggling to escape his past but now with memories triggered, he finds himself with no option but to begin an emotive quest for revenge, retribution and finally redemption.

Press / Media Reviews:

'Wayne Sharrocks is a master of his craft, handling each twist and turn of the plot with consummate skill and with dialogue sharp as a switchblade...' The Guardian

'It's gritty, suspenseful, well crafted and has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing until the very end...' Amazon

'Wayne Sharrocks' latest novel is a haunting thriller, which will grip you from start to finish. Sharrocks has constructed a clever and chilling narrative which constantly keeps the reader in suspense...' Your Local Magazine

From the Author:
I hope that you will find this tale to be a rich, exciting and thought-provoking addition to the thriller genre.

About the Author :

Wayne Sharrocks is a critically-acclaimed bestselling author of three psychological thrillers, in addition to his work as a freelance writer.

After attending college Wayne embarked on a career within the 'Animal Welfare' sector (RSPCA, DEFRA, Battersea Dogs Home, Mayhew Animal Home...), before returning to his passion for writing.

In 2005 he secured a three-book deal with Pegasus Publishers, who are based in Cambridge. All novels thus far are psychological thrillers.
His debut novel 'Redemption' was released 23/01/06 with the second 'Dominion' following 08/10/07.

*Signed copies of this latest novel and BOTH Dominion & Redemption by highly acclaimed local author Wayne Sharrocks are available for £7.99 from the Diss Publishing Bookshop & Cafe, 40 Mere Street, Diss. IP22 4AH Tel: 01379 642047 & 01379 644612

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Dominion (Crime Fiction) by Wayne Sharrocks

Source: PegasusPublishers
Tuesday 18th June 2013, 11:19am

The combination of suspense, human emotion and relationships, forensic detail, mystery and twists made the novel a non-stop read and a story appealing to both male and female readers.

Wayne Sharrocks is a critically-acclaimed bestselling author of three psychological thrillers, in addition to his work as a freelance writer.

This critically acclaimed psychological mystery/thriller from award-winning local novelist Wayne Sharrocks is on worldwide release.

Dominion by Wayne Sharrocks

A brilliantly tense, beautifully written new mystery thriller.

From the Publisher:

Wayne Sharrocks is a British journalist and award-winning crime thriller writer. His critically acclaimed debut novel, Redemption, was published in 2006. For fans of his debut work, Dominion will be a welcome addition to the saga.

Wayne's literary nominations thus far include Channel 4 television's Richard & Judy's Book-Club Competition, The Guardian First Book Award & The McKitterick Prize.

We think that you will find this new title to be a powerful, fast-moving and exciting psychological thriller.

Book Reviews:

Brilliantly tense, beautifully written new mystery thriller.

A strong well-written thriller that provided psychological insights, fast-pace action and prose that was both sharp and realistic... The Guardian

For fans of his debut work, Dominion will be a welcome addition to the saga. The story comes to climax that is all at once erotic, shocking and unforgettable... Gothic Beauty Magazine

Synopsis:

Indelibly scarred by childhood trauma and neglect, Karl Connor attempted to flee the dark shadows of his young life, the horrors that he had experienced, and the inner demons that continued to haunt him. As the past and present collide the brutal reality is that the long slide into violence has already begun, but who could have imagined that his desire for perceived vengeance would have such terrifying results.

Young women are being murdered in London suburbs and there is seemingly nothing to connect them to one another, let alone the killer whose charming manner hides a warped and sick mind.

Detective Inspector Ross is determined to hunt the killer down, jeopardising his career in the process, as he becomes increasingly alienated and obsessed with finding the murderer. It is a difficult time for him and his depleted team as they find themselves caught up in Karl's deadly game of ruthless vendetta and vengeful murders. Soon their lives begin to run on a parallel, which leaves one of his team in mortal danger.

***Signed copies of Dominion, Redemption & Kismet by critically acclaimed local thriller-writer Wayne Sharrocks are available for £7.99 (each) from the Diss Publishing Bookshop & Cafe, 40 Mere Street, Diss. IP22 4AH
Tel: 01379 642047 & 01379 644612

http://www.disspublishing.co.uk/

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dominion-Wayne-Sharrocks/dp/1843863855

Author: Wayne Sharrocks

Title: Dominion

ISBN-10: 1843863855

ISBN-13: 978-1843863854

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Redemption by Wayne Sharrocks

Source: PegasusPublishers
Tuesday 18th June 2013, 11:18am

This story was a gripping, thoughtful and intelligent psychological thriller. From its intriguing set-up through to heart-stopping pay-off, this is thriller-writing at its very best.

Wayne Sharrocks' critical acclaimed standalone novel, Redemption, was shortlisted for the The Guardian First Book Award, The McKitterick Prize and Channel 4's Richard & Judy's Book Club competition.

Redemption by Wayne Sharrocks

A twisting, dark psychological thriller of dangerous obsession...

Book Description: A richly detailed and introspective psychological mystery novel that's sure to please anyone that loves psychological thrillers.

Book Reviews: 'A tight, tension-building tale that provides both psychological insight as well as a thought-provoking read...' The Guardian

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Redemption-Wayne-Sharrocks/dp/1843862549

About the Author:

Wayne Sharrocks wrote his first thriller as a college student. Today he is a critically acclaimed and bestselling author of mystery/thrillers.

Wayne Sharrocks is the author of several mystery novels, screenplays, articles, and three critically acclaimed thrillers.

After attending college Wayne embarked on a career in animal welfare before returning to his passion for writing.

He now lives in the picturesque village of Blo Norton, situated on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, and is enjoying his new profession as an author of psychological thrillers.

In his spare time he enjoys art & design and is still a keen supporter of a number of animal welfare charities.

***Signed copies of Dominion, Redemption & Kismet by critically acclaimed local thriller-writer Wayne Sharrocks are available for £7.99 (each) from the Diss Publishing Bookshop & Cafe, Mere's Mouth, 41 Mere Street, Diss. IP22 4AH

Tel: 01379 642047 & 01379 644612

http://www.disspublishing.co.uk/

Redemption

ISBN-10: 1843862549

ISBN-13: 978-1843862543

Now on sale from all good bookshops & online.

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Signed Mystery Fiction by Wayne Sharrocks

Source: PegasusPublishers
Tuesday 18th June 2013, 11:17am

Wayne Sharrocks is a critically-acclaimed bestselling author of three psychological thrillers, in addition to his work as a frfeelance writer. We think that you will ind these titles to be powerful, fast-moving and exciting psychological thrillers.

Wayne Sharrocks is the author of several mystery novels, screenplays, articles, and three critically acclaimed mystery thrillers. These signed and collectable books from popular local novelist Wayne Sharrocks are remarkably affordable.

SIGNED MYSTERY NOVELS BY WAYNE SHARROCKS

*Signed copies of the bestselling novels: Dominion, Redemption & Kismet by critically acclaimed local thriller-writer Wayne Sharrocks are now available for £7.99 (each) from the Diss Publishing Bookshop & Cafe, 40 Mere Street, Diss. IP22 4AH. Tel: 01379 642047 & 01379 644612

http://www.disspublishing.co.uk/

The thrillers category in our crime fiction section has a wide range of signed first editions, which promise hours of gripping, high-octane reading.

*Signed copies are also available for £7.99 (each) from The Whitby Bookshop: 88 Church Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire. YO22 4UA.

You can call them on: (01947) 606202

Press / Media Reviews:

Classical example of suspense thrillers with surprises and high tension...

'Wayne Sharrocks is a master of his craft, handling each twist and turn of the plot with consummate skill and with dialogue sharp as a switchblade...' The Guardian

From the Publisher:

Wayne Sharrocks is a critically-acclaimed bestselling author of three psychological thrillers, in addition to his work as a freelance writer.

Wayne's literary nominations thus far include Channel 4 television's Richard & Judy's Book-Club Competition, The Guardian First Book Award & The McKitterick Prize.

We think that you will find these titles to be powerful, fast-moving and exciting psychological thrillers.

About the Author:

After attending college Wayne embarked on a career within the 'Animal Welfare' sector (RSPCA, DEFRA, Battersea Dogs Home, Mayhew Animal Home...), before returning to his passion for writing.

In 2005 he secured a three-book deal with Pegasus Publishers, who are based in Cambridge. All novels thus far are psychological thrillers. His debut novel 'Redemption' was released 23/01/06 to critical success with the second title 'Dominion' following 08/10/07 & his final contracted novel 'Kismet' seeing the light of day 01/06/2010.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dominion-Wayne-Sharrocks/dp/1843863855

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Redemption-Wayne-Sharrocks/dp/1843862549

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kismet-Wayne-Sharrocks/dp/1843866277

http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/products/wayne+sharrocks/kismet/7798847/

Dominion by Wayne Sharrocks

Synopsis:

Indelibly scarred by childhood trauma and neglect, Karl Connor attempted to flee the dark shadows of his young life, the horrors that he had experienced, and the inner demons that continued to haunt him. As the past and present collide the brutal reality is that the long slide into violence has already begun, but who could have imagined that his desire for perceived vengeance would have such terrifying results.

Young women are being murdered in London suburbs and there is seemingly nothing to connect them to one another, let alone the killer whose charming manner hides a warped and sick mind.

Detective Inspector Ross is determined to hunt the killer down, jeopardising his career in the process, as he becomes increasingly alienated and obsessed with finding the murderer.

It is a difficult time for him and his depleted team as they find themselves caught up in Karls deadly game of ruthless vendetta and vengeful murders. Soon their lives begin to run on a parallel, which leaves one of his team in mortal danger.

Extract from Chapter 2

Due to the gridlocked traffic Detective Inspector Ross had arrived late at the crime scene. As he pulled up to the kerbside of the tree lined avenue he looked up through the windscreen and watched as a cadaver, on a wheeled stretcher covered in a thin white body bag with black straps, was loaded unceremoniously into the back of the coroner's black van.

The whizzing sound of a police helicopter intensified in the distance, rapidly growing louder, shaking him from his stupor.

Previously deep in thought, he now caught sight of his reflection in the rear view mirror and could see that his face had turned as white as the swollen moon above. He took a moment to compose himself before he swung the driver's door open. He raised his hand in a vague wave to acknowledge the two body movers from the coroner's office as they turned with a darting urgency from the rear of the van. Still encased in their white coveralls, they mirrored his gesture before walking quickly towards the front of their vehicle.

Detective Inspector Ross remained watching as they pulled away from the kerb and set off into traffic. He then glanced over at the house, which was cordoned off by fluorescent crime scene tape that fluttered in the breeze like ribbons from a maypole. An assorted throng of media types and rubbernecks, some of whom were now attempting to take photographs on their mobile phones, had already assembled at the scene and looked on like a pack of baying jackals only just being kept at bay by the increasingly thin blue line.

He blew out a noisy sigh as he continued to look out of the car window at the unfurling scene.

He was less than thrilled to get a call like this on what so far had been his first day off in little over a month, especially as he sensed that his days at the helm of the investigation were numbered and such a public fall from grace would all but finish his previously fast-track career. At that thought his jaw tightened and he felt a slight tickle of electric current go down the back of his neck, bringing the hairs there to attention. A knot of anxious tension gripped his stomach, a subconscious fear of failure.

He willed himself to relax but as his body was stiff and his muscles ached from lack of sleep his mind had no intention of obeying him. He took a deep breath and swept his hand through his steel grey hair so that most of it fell back into place, whilst the wind took the other rogue strands so that they resembled dancing marionettes.

Ross removed his black wool sport coat and threw it onto the passenger seat before undoing his cuffs and rolling up his sleeves, a display that was intended to state to onlookers that he was getting ready for business.

After fighting his way through the escalating crowd, which combined the concerned, the curious and the downright ghoulish, he flashed his warrant card before ducking under the police tape to enter the crime scene.

As he reluctantly breathed in the chill of the evening, he stared over at he house. It looked unkempt, the garden untended, neglected even. As he walked towards it, the press continued to bombard him with queries, some pleadingly, others rudely, but he ignored them all. He had already braced himself for the media storm, which now invariably followed every new victim. As he stepped inside the house he could still hear the voices being carried away by the wind, muttering and complaining...

Order all titles to date at ANY book-shop by quoting ISBN Nos:

Title: Redemption - ISBN-10: 1843862549 ISBN-13: 978-1843862543
Title: Dominion - ISBN-10: 1843863855 ISBN-13: 978-1843863854
Title: Kismet - ISBN-10: 1843866277 ISBN-13: 978-1843866275

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Vampiress (ode) by Wayne Sharrocks

Source: PegasusPublishers
Tuesday 18th June 2013, 11:16am

This short Gothic-inspired poem was commissioned for the horror film premiere of 'Revival of Darkness' (which had a themed Masquerade Ball) & was read out at midnight, just before the guests unmasked...

Vampiress by Wayne Sharrocks

A life too cursed for day

She awaits the decadent dark
A cloak of beauty drowns her sighs
This Angel in disguise...

The walls of her heart may crumble
As she feels her dreams unfurl
The conclusion ever nearer
As midnight chimes her goal...

The only time she can reveal herself
Is under nature's lunar light
And as the mask slips from visage
The moon offers her respite...

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