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Ken Magee

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I have always been intrigued by words and writing... so writing a novel has been a lifelong dream. However, I needed a career which would pay the bills, so for many years, I worked in the computer industry in a wide variety of roles including programming, systems analysis and sales. In the middle of it all, I served in the Naval Reserve... which was hard work, but a lot of fun.

In 2010, I decided it was time to finish Dark Tidings, the book that I had started many years earlier (writing not reading). As I said, I would have finished it sooner, but life got in the way. It's completed and published now, but I don't think any of the original book survived the process!

There are now two books... Dark Tidings and the sequel, The Black Conspiracy....more



This is the first time I've hosted a guest post on my blog and I'm delighted to have Michael Brookes as my very first contributor.
Michael is an Executive Producer with a leading UK games developer. Working in games and writing are two of his life passions and he considers himself fortunate to be able to indulge them both. He lives in the east of England, enjoying starry skies in the flattest pa... Read more of this blog post »
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Average rating: 4.24 · 38 ratings · 24 reviews · 2 distinct works · Similar authors
Dark Tidings
4.1 of 5 stars 4.10 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions
The Black Conspiracy
4.75 of 5 stars 4.75 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2012

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The Black Conspiracy (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
1 chapters   —   updated Sep 22, 2012 11:34am
Description: This is a chapter from the funny, contemporary fantasy, The Black Conspiracy. Throughout the book, the Universe helps tell the tale of a dark and evil conspiracy, but sometimes she just likes to talk about herself. This is a chapter about her!

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“Bildon killed Tad. Look, there’s his dagger hidden in the pot of semolina. There’s the proof,” he screamed. “It’s in the pudding.”

What an idiot, thought Madrick as he raced up the steps, the proof is always in the eating.”
Ken Magee, Dark Tidings

“He was a true English butler, just like his father before him, and his grandfather before that. Three generations; bred and butlered.”
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“Tung felt the urge to add something to the banality. He decided to repeat Michael’s clever toast… as best as he could remember it.

“Shampoo for my real friends. Real poo for my enemies.”
Ken Magee, Dark Tidings

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message 13: by Sarah

Sarah Thanks Ken ☺


message 12: by Lucinda

Lucinda Dear Ken,
I would like to thank you for being my friend here on Goodreads, which is a fantastic site where one is able to converse with so many likeminded people both readers and authors. Yes i am a huge fan of the fantasy genre, and i do hope at some point to be able to read your book 'Dark Tidings' which looks and sounds amazing.
I love authors such as Emily Gee, Janny Wurts, Gail Z Martin and the increadible Terry Brooks. Thank you so much once again and i look forward to future book discussions with you.
Lucinda x


Aa'Ishah Hey Ken, thanks for the friend request! :)


message 10: by Julia

Julia Thanks for the add & thanks for the rec for XVI! :)


Joseph D'Lacey Lovely to meet you, Ken, and thanks for adding me!


SATIN SUE    hi ken thanks for the add :)


message 7: by Leah

Leah Hi Ken! Thanks for the friend request! :)


message 6: by Mark

Mark Rice Thanks for the friendship, Ken. Good to meet you.


message 5: by Emmy

Emmy Hi, thanks for the invite!


Lannister Thanks for the invite. Look forward to reading your reviews! :)


message 3: by Sam

Sam Thanks for the friend invite. I look forward to talking about great books. :)


message 2: by Ken

Ken Magee Thanks for accepting! Ken.


Tracey Thanks for the friend invite!


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