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THE HOSTILE. Book 1 of The Hostile quartet.

In a rundown area of Manchester, inside the bathroom of a terraced house overflowing with children and dysfunctional parents, a small but powerful entity befriends young Serena with disastrous results. This unlikely enigmatic force not only dramatically affects introverted Serena’s life but also threatens the well-being of everyone she knows, especially those who've earned the strange girl’s displeasure. It soon becomes clear that nobody should ever upset Serena if they know what’s good for them. After reading The Hostile, you’ll never look at DIY in the same way again.

The Hostile is a “refreshingly original” contemporary paranormal crime thriller. “Compelling, strange, and wonderful.” Each book in the 4-book series can be read as a stand-alone. The other books in this “bizarrely captivating” quartet are Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, and Confronting The Hostile. The Hostile Series Box Set is also available.

Kindle edition of The Hostile on Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2xEYKv2 £0.99. FREE to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Kindle edition of The Hostile on Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2nTPfCg $0.99. FREE to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Paperback edition of The Hostile on Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/29dkOkS £5.50
Paperback edition of The Hostile on Amazon.com http://amzn.to/299CVUw $8.25
Audiobook edition of The Hostile on Audible.co.uk http://adbl.co/2x3XgLt
Audiobook edition of The Hostile on Audible.com http://adbl.co/2x45frZ
Here is an excerpt from The Hostile http://amzn.to/2blBo12

12 of my 13 Kindle editions are only £0.99, or equivalent currencies, on Amazon, and are always free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers. The Kindle version of The Hostile Series Box Set is only £2.30 for all 4 books in The Hostile series.

Random Bullets, Potholes and Magic Carpets, Her demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, A Slice of the Seventies, and The Trouble with Liam are also available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes as audiobooks.

You can find all editions of my books on Amazon. http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA

Kindle of The Trouble With Liam is FREE from 31st Jan-1st Feb

The Kindle of The Trouble With Liam is FREE on Amazon from the 31st January-1st February.

My latest book is a powerful psychological thriller set in Ireland and Sheffield. It tells the life story of Liam O’Sullivan in all its twisted glory. The book begins with tales of Liam’s challenging childhood in Dublin and follows him through tragic events which change him into a misogynistic, controlling, ultimately lethal bully living in Sheffield. Liam thought he could do as he pleased … until he was taught otherwise. Prepare to be shocked in different ways throughout the book. If you’re not a fan of thrillers or reading books containing violence, sex, and swearing, please avoid The Trouble With Liam. If you enjoy lashings of dark humour, situations to make your eyes pop out, thrills of every kind all wrapped up in a gripping, dramatic storyline, please read on. I’m currently writing the next books in the series, The Trouble With Russell, and The Trouble With Trouble.

Link to the Kindle edition on Amazon in U.K. https://amzn.to/2yUBSY4 - FREE from 31st Jan-1st Feb.
Link to the Kindle edition on Amazon in U.S.A. https://amzn.to/2DJxIab - FREE from 31st Jan-1st Feb.
Link to the paperback edition on Amazon in U.S.A. https://amzn.to/2OkvUIX $11.50
Link to the paperback edition on Amazon in U.K. https://amzn.to/2QlsQtb £5.75
Link to the audiobook on Audible.com https://adbl.co/2TceNYH
Link to the audiobook on Audible.co.uk https://adbl.co/2MA4BXP

Here are some snippets from some 5-star reviews of The Trouble With Liam: “As a psychological thriller, this book ticks all the boxes.” “If you're okay with violence and scenes that make you wince then this is a great read.” “This is a dark, shocking story that will keep you thinking long after you've finished reading it.” “The only trouble with Liam, I found, was the book came to an end.” “If you enjoy being shocked, you'll like this. I know I did!” “Brilliant read. Captures you from the first chapter. Plays with your emotions.” “Read with the lights on, the doors locked, and a weapon at your side!”

12 of my 13 Kindle editions are only £0.99, or equivalent currencies, on Amazon, and are always free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers. The Kindle version of The Hostile Series Box Set is only £2.30 for all 4 books in The Hostile series. Random Bullets, Potholes and Magic Carpets, Her demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, A Slice of the Seventies, and The Trouble With Liam are also available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes as audiobooks.

You can find all editions of my books here: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA

My favourite book in The Hostile series

Holiday for the Hostile Serena, plus her unusual friend and partner in crime, Tile X, find themselves suffering a family holiday at her eccentric grandfather’s hovel in Ireland. Who will manage to escape intact from their dramatic holiday from Hell?

Holiday for The Hostile, book 2 in The Hostile series, is a gripping contemporary paranormal crime thriller with a splash of horror. It’s my favourite book of the twelve I’ve written thus far. It can be read as a stand-alone like the other three books in the collection. Book 1 in the series is called The Hostile, book 3 is The Hostile Game. Book 4, Confronting The Hostile, was published in August 2017 along with The Hostile Series Box Set. The audiobook edition of Holiday for The Hostile, narrated by Alexander Doddy, is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes along with the audiobook versions of the other three books in the series, The Hostile, The Hostile Game, and Confronting The Hostile.

Here’s a snapshot of what a few of the readers say about Holiday for The Hostile: “Compelling, strange, and wonderful”; “Ms. Mutter has carved out a new niche for herself. And from where I'm standing, she's way out in front”; “With some books, you get an idea where things are going and where they're likely to end. Not this one. Every chapter was a surprise with new characters and situations and a bunch of wonderfully inventive deaths;” “It has plenty of scary bits … can't wait until the next book is out”; “The end is a total surprise. I was expecting a skeleton in the family closet, but it turns in a completely different direction, keeping you on your toes and guessing;” “Excellent. Really looking forward to more. Joy tells a good tale.”

Kindle edition on Amazon in U.K. http://amzn.to/2EjlAsT. £0.99 FREE to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Kindle edition on Amazon in U.S. http://amzn.to/2gDui9f. $0.99 FREE to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Paperback edition on Amazon in U.K. http://amzn.to/2fUQIoc. £5.95
Paperback edition on Amazon in U.S. http://amzn.to/2fPS28B. $8.95

Audiobook edition on Audible in U.K. http://adbl.co/2y4cQ8T.
Audiobook edition on Audible in U.S. http://adbl.co/2xmGv9v.
An excerpt from Holiday for The Hostile http://amzn.to/2fNXVrU.

12 of my 13 Kindle editions are only £0.99, or equivalent currencies, on Amazon, and are always free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers. The Kindle version of The Hostile Series Box Set is only £2.30 for all 4 books in The Hostile series. Random Bullets, Potholes and Magic Carpets, Her demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, A Slice of the Seventies, and The Trouble With Liam are also available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes as audiobooks.

You can find all editions of my books here: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA

The audiobook of The Trouble With Liam is now available

I was excited to see the audiobook of my latest book, The Trouble With Liam, had popped up on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes last night.

This morning, I was even more excited to see my ninth audiobook, beautifully narrated by Tracey Norman, has already been Whispersynced. This means if you buy the Kindle edition for 99p, you can buy the audiobook for £3.47 instead of £22.89 or equivalent currencies. I love a bargain, don't you?

THE TROUBLE WITH LIAM, is a powerful psychological thriller set in Ireland and Sheffield. It tells the life story of Liam O’Sullivan in all its twisted glory. The book begins with tales of Liam’s challenging childhood in Dublin and follows him through tragic events which change him into a misogynistic, controlling, ultimately lethal bully living in Sheffield. Liam thought he could do as he pleased … until he was taught otherwise. Prepare to be shocked in different ways throughout the book. If you’re not a fan of thrillers or reading books containing violence, sex, and swearing, please avoid The Trouble With Liam. If you enjoy lashings of dark humour, situations to make your eyes pop out, thrills of every kind all wrapped up in a gripping, dramatic storyline, please read on. I’m currently writing the next books in the series, The Trouble With Russell, and The Trouble With Kate.

Link to the Kindle edition on Amazon in U.K. https://amzn.to/2yUBSY4 - £0.99. Free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Link to the Kindle edition on Amazon in U.S.A. https://amzn.to/2DJxIab - $0.99. Free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Link to the paperback edition on Amazon in U.S.A. https://amzn.to/2OkvUIX $11.50
Link to the paperback edition on Amazon in U.K. https://amzn.to/2QlsQtb £5.75
Link to the audiobook on Audible.com https://adbl.co/2TceNYH
Link to the audiobook on Audible.co.uk https://adbl.co/2MA4BXP

Here are some snippets from ten 5-star reviews of The Trouble With Liam: “As a psychological thriller, this book ticks all the boxes.” “If you're OK with violence and scenes that make you wince then this is a great read.” “This is a dark, shocking story that will keep you thinking long after you've finished reading it.” “The only trouble with Liam, I found, was the book came to an end.” “If you enjoy being shocked, you'll like this. I know I did!” “Brilliant read. Captures you from the first chapter. Plays with your emotions.” “Read with the lights on, the doors locked, and a weapon at your side!”

12 of my 13 Kindle editions are only £0.99, or equivalent currencies, on Amazon, and are always free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers. The Kindle version of The Hostile Series Box Set is only £2.30 for all 4 books in The Hostile series. Random Bullets, Potholes and Magic Carpets, Her demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, A Slice of the Seventies, and The Trouble With Liam are also available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes as audiobooks.

You can find all editions of my books here: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA

Potholes and Magic Carpets kindle is only £0.99

Potholes and Magic Carpets is a contemporary novel which explores the dramatic incidents, challenges, and temptations in the lives of four couples of varying ages, professions, and sexual persuasions, all linked by blood or friendship. The negative, selfish, sometimes violent natures of some characters in the book wreak havoc on the innocent. A tale of not so simple folk. The page-turning action in Potholes and Magic Carpets takes place in rural Kent and London.

Potholes and Magic Carpets is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions (277 pages). The audiobook version, beautifully narrated by Tracey Norman, is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.

“I absolutely love Ms. Mutter’s writing style. Her descriptions are captivating to me. As a lifelong fan of all things British, I enjoy her humour and the clarity with which she delivers her characters. I feel like I know them well by the time I’m well into each chapter. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talents.” “If you like complex characters and a strong story, you'll love this book.”

The Kindle edition on Amazon.co.uk: http://amzn.to/29gA3bE £0.99. Free to Kindle Unlimited Subscribers.
The Kindle edition on Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/29Bawbi $0.99. Free to Kindle Unlimited Subscribers.
The paperback edition on Amazon.co.uk: http://amzn.to/299FSV3 £6.45
The paperback edition on Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/29dnSxj $10.95
The audiobook edition on Audible.co.uk: http://adbl.co/2iDAFvh
The audiobook edition on Audible.com: http://adbl.co/2m3Wb0Y

Here is an excerpt from Potholes and Magic Carpets http://amzn.to/2bHkrQI

12 of my 13 Kindle editions are only £0.99, or equivalent currencies, on Amazon, and are always free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers. The Kindle version of The Hostile Series Box Set is only £2.30 for all 4 books in The Hostile series. Random Bullets, Potholes and Magic Carpets, Her demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, and A Slice of the Seventies are also available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes as audiobooks.

You can find all editions of my books here: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA

The Trouble With Liam

My latest book, The Trouble With Liam, is a powerful psychological thriller set in Ireland and Sheffield. It tells the life story of Liam O’Sullivan in all its twisted glory. The book begins with tales of Liam’s challenging childhood in Dublin and follows him through tragic events which change him into a misogynistic, controlling, ultimately lethal bully living in Sheffield. Liam thought he could do as he pleased … until he was taught otherwise. Prepare to be shocked in different ways throughout the book. If you’re not a fan of thrillers or reading books containing violence, sex, and swearing, please avoid The Trouble With Liam. If you enjoy lashings of dark humour, situations to make your eyes pop out, thrills of every kind all wrapped up in a gripping, dramatic storyline, please read on. I’m currently writing the next book in the series, The Trouble With Russell.

Link to the Kindle edition on Amazon in U.K. https://amzn.to/2yUBSY4 - £0.99. Free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Link to the Kindle edition on Amazon in U.S.A. https://amzn.to/2DJxIab - $0.99. Free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Link to the paperback edition on Amazon in U.S.A. https://amzn.to/2OkvUIX $11.50
Link to the paperback edition on Amazon in U.K. https://amzn.to/2QlsQtb £5.75
An audiobook of The Trouble With Liam is in production and should be available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes in mid-January 2019.

Here are some snippets from ten 5-star reviews of The Trouble With Liam: “As a psychological thriller, this book ticks all the boxes.” “If you're OK with violence and scenes that make you wince then this is a great read.” “This is a dark, shocking story that will keep you thinking long after you've finished reading it.” “The only trouble with Liam, I found, was the book came to an end.” “If you enjoy being shocked, you'll like this. I know I did!” “Brilliant read. Captures you from the first chapter. Plays with your emotions.” “Read with the lights on, the doors locked, and a weapon at your side!”

12 of my 13 Kindle editions are only £0.99, or equivalent currencies, on Amazon, and are always free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers. The Kindle version of The Hostile Series Box Set is only £2.30 for all 4 books in The Hostile series. Random Bullets, Potholes and Magic Carpets, Her demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, and A Slice of the Seventies are also available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes as audiobooks.

You can find all editions of my books here: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA

Living with Postcards, my only non-fiction book

Living with Postcards is my only non-fiction book out of the dozen books I’ve written. It’s packed with colour illustrations and describes my close relationship with old postcards. Each card illustrated in the book is from my own large collection. I’ve collected over 2,000 of these charming, quirky, historical items since the 1970s. I gave a talk to Full Circle members at Oldham Coliseum about Living with Postcards in 2017. Living with Postcards is a beautiful present from the past that anyone can enjoy. It is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions and is free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.

“A lovely book and would make a nice gift for someone interested in postcards.” “A perfect mix of artistic interest and social comment.” “I can highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in the historical and social aspect of postcards. A must read!” “The author has done a wonderful job explaining the different types of collectibles and given great insight into the stories behind them.” “A book to read from cover to cover or to dip into. Certainly, a book to revisit.” “I am having so much fun reading this book!”

http://amzn.to/29d6k5T for the UK Kindle edition. £1.63
http://amzn.to/29gEV0B for the USA Kindle edition. $2.15
http://amzn.to/22qrcH1 for the UK paperback edition. £11.85
http://amzn.to/299Jg2c for the USA paperback edition. $24.12

12 of my 13 Kindle editions are only £0.99 or equivalent currencies on Amazon and are always free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers. The Kindle version of The Hostile Series Box Set is only £2.30 for all 4 books in The Hostile series. Random Bullets, Potholes and Magic Carpets, Her demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, and A Slice of the Seventies are also available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes as audiobooks.

You can find all editions of my books on Amazon http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA.

Sneak a peek at the Kindle edition of Living with Postcards http://amzn.to/2bCIbmY.
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The Trouble With Liam

My latest book, The Trouble With Liam, is a powerful psychological thriller set in Ireland and Sheffield. It tells the life story of Liam O’Sullivan in all its twisted glory. The book begins with tales of Liam’s challenging childhood in Dublin and follows him through tragic events which change him into a misogynistic, controlling, ultimately lethal bully living in Sheffield. Liam thought he could do as he pleased … until he was taught otherwise. Prepare to be shocked in different ways throughout the book. If you’re not a fan of thrillers or reading books containing violence, sex, and swearing, please avoid The Trouble With Liam. If you enjoy lashings of dark humour, situations to make your eyes pop out, thrills of every kind all wrapped up in a gripping, dramatic storyline, please read on. I’m currently writing the next book in the series, The Trouble With Russell.

Link to the Kindle edition on Amazon in U.K. https://amzn.to/2yUBSY4 - £0.99. Free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Link to the Kindle edition on Amazon in U.S.A. https://amzn.to/2DJxIab - $0.99. Free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Link to the paperback edition on Amazon in U.S.A. https://amzn.to/2OkvUIX $11.50
Link to the paperback edition on Amazon in U.K. https://amzn.to/2QlsQtb £5.75
An audiobook of The Trouble With Liam is in production and should be available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes in January 2019.

Here are some snippets from ten 5-star reviews of The Trouble With Liam: “As a psychological thriller, this book ticks all the boxes.” “If you're OK with violence and scenes that make you wince then this is a great read.” “This is a dark, shocking story that will keep you thinking long after you've finished reading it.” “The only trouble with Liam, I found, was the book came to an end.” “If you enjoy being shocked, you'll like this. I know I did!” “Brilliant read. Captures you from the first chapter. Plays with your emotions.” “Read with the lights on, the doors locked, and a weapon at your side!”

12 of my 13 Kindle editions are only £0.99, or equivalent currencies, on Amazon, and are always free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers. The Kindle version of The Hostile Series Box Set is only £2.30 for all 4 books in The Hostile series. Random Bullets, Potholes and Magic Carpets, Her demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, and A Slice of the Seventies are also available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes as audiobooks.

You can find all editions of my books here: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA

Potholes and Magic Carpets kindle is only £0.99

Potholes and Magic Carpets is a contemporary novel that explores the dramatic incidents, challenges, and temptations in the lives of four couples of varying ages, professions, and sexual persuasions, all linked by blood or friendship. The negative, selfish, sometimes violent natures of some characters in the book wreak havoc on the innocent. A tale of not so simple folk. The page-turning action in Potholes and Magic Carpets takes place in rural Kent and London.

Potholes and Magic Carpets is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions (277 pages). The audiobook version, beautifully narrated by Tracey Norman, is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.

“I absolutely love Ms. Mutter’s writing style. Her descriptions are captivating to me. As a lifelong fan of all things British, I enjoy her humour and the clarity with which she delivers her characters. I feel like I know them well by the time I’m well into each chapter. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talents.” “If you like complex characters and a strong story, you'll love this book.”

The Kindle edition on Amazon.co.uk: http://amzn.to/29gA3bE £0.99. Free to Kindle Unlimited Subscribers.
The Kindle edition on Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/29Bawbi $0.99. Free to Kindle Unlimited Subscribers.
The paperback edition on Amazon.co.uk: http://amzn.to/299FSV3 £6.45
The paperback edition on Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/29dnSxj $10.95
The audiobook edition on Audible.co.uk: http://adbl.co/2iDAFvh
The audiobook edition on Audible.com: http://adbl.co/2m3Wb0Y

Here is an excerpt from Potholes and Magic Carpets http://amzn.to/2bHkrQI

12 of my 13 Kindle editions are only £0.99, or equivalent currencies, on Amazon, and are always free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers. The Kindle version of The Hostile Series Box Set is only £2.30 for all 4 books in The Hostile series. Random Bullets, Potholes and Magic Carpets, Her demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, and A Slice of the Seventies are also available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes as audiobooks.

You can find all editions of my books here: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA

THE HOSTILE. Book 1 of The Hostile quartet.

In a rundown area of Manchester, inside the bathroom of a terraced house overflowing with children and dysfunctional parents, a small but powerful entity befriends young Serena with disastrous results. This unlikely enigmatic force not only dramatically affects introverted Serena’s life but also threatens the well-being of everyone she knows, especially those who've earned the strange girl’s displeasure. It soon becomes clear that nobody should ever upset Serena if they know what’s good for them. After reading The Hostile, you’ll never look at DIY in the same way again.

The Hostile is a “refreshingly original” contemporary paranormal crime thriller. “Compelling, strange, and wonderful.” Each book in the 4-book series can be read as a stand-alone. The other books in this “bizarrely captivating” quartet are Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, and Confronting The Hostile. The Hostile Series Box Set is also available.

Kindle edition of The Hostile on Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2xEYKv2 £0.99. FREE to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Kindle edition of The Hostile on Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2nTPfCg $0.99. FREE to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Paperback edition of The Hostile on Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/29dkOkS £5.50
Paperback edition of The Hostile on Amazon.com http://amzn.to/299CVUw $8.25
Audiobook edition of The Hostile on Audible.co.uk http://adbl.co/2x3XgLt
Audiobook edition of The Hostile on Audible.com http://adbl.co/2x45frZ
Here is an excerpt from The Hostile http://amzn.to/2blBo12

12 of my 13 Kindle editions are only £0.99, or equivalent currencies, on Amazon, and are always free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers. The Kindle version of The Hostile Series Box Set is only £2.30 for all 4 books in The Hostile series. Random Bullets, Potholes and Magic Carpets, Her demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, and A Slice of the Seventies are also available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes as audiobooks.

You can find all editions of my books on Amazon. http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA