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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, 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

THE HOSTILE SERIES BOX SET

Step into the “refreshingly original” world of The Hostile and lose yourself in a “bizarrely captivating” read. The entire 4-book series of paranormal crime thrillers can be yours for £2.30 or equivalent currencies and free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers. The paperback edition is only £12.50, a bargain for 4 books. This “compelling, strange, and wonderful” collection consists of The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, and Confronting The Hostile.

Kindle of The Hostile Series Box Set on Amazon in the U.S. $2.99. Free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers. http://amzn.to/2z2wjHV
Kindle of The Hostile Series Box Set on Amazon in the U.K. £2.30. Free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers. http://amzn.to/2vIsRyk
Paperback of The Hostile Series Box Set on Amazon in the U.K. £12.50. http://amzn.to/2wBAXva
Paperback of The Hostile Series Box Set on Amazon in the U.S. $22.00. http://amzn.to/2w1fUjk
All four books have audiobook versions on Audible (http://adbl.co/2sEnfTO), Amazon, and iTunes.

THE HOSTILE. Book 1. (2016. 194 pages) In a rundown area of Manchester, inside the bathroom of a terraced house overflowing with children and dysfunctional parents, a powerful entity befriends young Serena. He dramatically affects not only her life but also threatens the well-being of everyone she knows, especially those who displease her. Nobody should ever upset Serena if they know what’s good for them. After reading The Hostile, you’ll never look at D.I.Y. in the same way again. The audiobook is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.

HOLIDAY FOR THE HOSTILE. Book 2. (2016. 208 pages) Serena and her family endure a holiday from Hell in rural Ireland. The audiobook, narrated by Alexander Doddy, is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.

THE HOSTILE GAME. Book 3. (2017. 190 pages) Serena discovers the shocking reason why Tile X befriended her. “Another wonderfully offbeat paranormal thriller, mellowed with a delicious dark humour.” The audiobook, narrated by Alexander Doddy, is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.

CONFRONTING THE HOSTILE. Book 4. (2017. 186 pages) A retired Irish superintendent and a handsome DCI from Liverpool take on their murderous enemies. The audiobook, narrated by Alexander Doddy, is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.

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 my books here http://amzn.to/2fjooyd

High praise indeed.

Today is a great day. Why? My favourite author, Mark Tilbury, just posted the following about my psychological thriller The Trouble With Liam on Facebook: ‘If you like your fiction dark and gritty and don’t mind a story that tackles some difficult subjects, then I recommend you go get yourself a copy of The Trouble With Liam by Joy Mutter. I’m almost 20% into it and the damn thing won’t let me go plan my next book!’

I feel almost guilty for delaying his next book, which I can’t wait to read as they are always a winner. I only published my book on 1.10.2018 and I think there’s been more interest in it than any of my other twelve books. I’ve already written the first two chapters of the followup book, The Trouble With Wayne. I think I sense a series coming on.

The Trouble With Liam was published on Amazon on 1.10.2018. It is a powerful psychological thriller set in Ireland and Sheffield. It tells the story of the life of Liam O’Sullivan in all its twisted glory. It begins with tales of his challenging childhood in Dublin and follows him through sometimes 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 of your head, thrills of every kind, all wrapped up in a gripping, dramatic storyline, please read on.

Link to the Kindle edition on Amazon in U.K. https://amzn.to/2xOTHqU £0.99
Link to the Kindle edition on Amazon in U.S.A. https://amzn.to/2DJxIab $0.99
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

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

Today is publication day for The Trouble With Liam

The Trouble With Liam is a powerful psychological thriller set in Ireland and Sheffield. It tells the story of the life of Liam O’Sullivan, in all its twisted glory. It begins with tales of his challenging childhood in Dublin and follows him through the sometimes 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 of your head, thrills of every kind, all wrapped up in a gripping, dramatic storyline, please read on.

Link to the Kindle edition on Amazon in U.K. https://amzn.to/2xOTHqU £0.99
Link to the Kindle edition on Amazon in U.S.A. https://amzn.to/2DJxIab $0.99
Free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.

The paperback edition will be available on Amazon in a day or two. I intend to also produce an audiobook of The Trouble With Liam.

11 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
The Kindle edition on Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/29Bawbi $0.99
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

11 of my 12 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

CONFRONTING THE HOSTILE is FREE on Amazon from 10th-11th September

The Kindle of Confronting The Hostile is FREE on Amazon on 10th-11th September.

In Confronting The Hostile, a retired Irish superintendent and his former colleague, a handsome DCI from Liverpool, attempt to rid themselves and the world of their lethal tile masters. Will they succeed in reclaiming their freedom, or will the bizarre killing games continue?

Confronting The Hostile is book 4 in The Hostile paranormal crime thriller series, described as “compelling, strange, and wonderful”. It was published on Amazon in Kindle and paperback editions in 2017. An audiobook version is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes, narrated by Alexander Doddy. It can be enjoyed as a standalone like the 3 other books in this unusual series.

Link to the Kindle edition on Amazon in U.K. http://amzn.to/2vm1Vpn FREE on 10th-11th September
Link to the Kindle edition on Amazon in U.S.A. http://amzn.to/2wLmhX2 FREE on 10th-11th September
Link to the paperback edition on Amazon in U.S.A. http://amzn.to/2vpmT6X $8.45
Link to the paperback edition on Amazon in U.K. http://amzn.to/2vszKDH £5.75
Link to the audiobook edition on Audible in U.K. http://adbl.co/2xqMw5g
Link to the audiobook edition on Audible in U.S.A. http://adbl.co/2xrpwml

11 of my 12 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

An excerpt from Confronting The Hostile http://amzn.to/2usapMU

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
The Kindle edition on Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/29Bawbi $0.99
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

11 of my 12 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

A Slice of the Seventies

A Slice of the Seventies tells the true story of Jersey-born Mug, a troubled girl from a recently broken home. It covers her experiences as a teenager at the Isle of Wight Music Festival in 1970, the same year she follows a guru. The book tracks her tumultuous four years as an art student in Coventry, where vegetarian Mug finds herself living next door to an abattoir and a railway shunting yard with David, a fellow art student. Dramatic events follow on from the evening they first meet at a party, where David is attempting to commit an extremely public suicide. Whether you were around during that decade or not, you're bound to enjoy this nostalgic Slice of the Seventies. This loosely autobiographical book can be read as a stand-alone without having to read The Lying Scotsman, and Straws, books 2 and 3 in the Mug trilogy.

An audiobook edition of A Slice of the Seventies, beautifully narrated by Tracey Norman, is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.

Doc Togden said in his review, “I have studied and written about this period of British cultural history – and find this book completely delightful. Now you don’t need Dr Who’s TARDIS – you have A Slice of the Seventies.” “A thoroughly gripping read – it will make you boogie.”

http://amzn.to/2tIIV1s for the UK Kindle edition. £0.99
http://amzn.to/297MAdY for the USA Kindle edition. $0.99
http://amzn.to/29osS0l for the UK paperback edition. £5.80
http://amzn.to/297Mdjm for the USA paperback edition. $9.80
http://adbl.co/2lxMCUq for the Audible.com audiobook edition
http://adbl.co/2zQFx6M for the Audible.co.uk audiobook edition

11 of my 12 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

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 January 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.

“The author shares her impressive knowledge of vintage postcards in an entertaining and informative style. Brimming with lovely reproductions, it’s never dull. A book to read from cover to cover or just dip into. Certainly, a book to revisit. Living with Postcards makes an imaginative present, even to someone like me who has no particular interest in postcard collecting. I can thoroughly recommend it.”

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

11 of my 12 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 Hostile series

Step into the ‘refreshingly original’ world of The Hostile and lose yourself in a ‘bizarrely captivating’ read. Each book in The Hostile series of paranormal crime thrillers can be enjoyed as a stand-alone. This “compelling, strange, and wonderful” collection consists of The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, and The Hostile Series Box Set. Each book in the series is available in Kindle (99p) and paperback editions on Amazon. All four books have an audiobook version on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.






THE HOSTILE. Book 1. (2016. 192 pages) http://amzn.to/2pAHALo
In a rundown area of Manchester, inside the bathroom of a terraced house overflowing with children and dysfunctional parents, a powerful entity befriends young Serena. He dramatically affects not only her life but also threatens the well-being of everyone she knows, especially those who displease her. Nobody should ever upset Serena if they know what’s good for them. After reading The Hostile, you’ll never look at D.I.Y. in the same way again. Available on Amazon in Kindle (£0.99) and paperback (£5.50). The audiobook is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.






HOLIDAY FOR THE HOSTILE. Book 2. (2016. 208 pages) http://amzn.to/2fJTSg0
Serena and Tile X, her unusual friend and partner in crime, find themselves reluctantly suffering a family holiday at her eccentric grandfather’s hovel in Ireland. Who will manage to escape intact from their dramatic holiday from Hell? Available on Amazon in Kindle (£0.99) and paperback (5.95). The audiobook, narrated by Alexander Doddy, is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.






THE HOSTILE GAME. Book 3. (2017. 179 pages) http://amzn.to/2oYlsqC
In The Hostile Game, Serena, now eighteen and pregnant in Manchester, finally discovers the reason why Tile X befriended her seven years before. She doesn’t like what she hears. Mayhem ensues, with a retired Irish police superintendent becoming more involved than perhaps he should have. “Another wonderfully offbeat paranormal thriller, mellowed with a delicious dark humour.” Available on Amazon in Kindle (£0.99) and paperback (5.75). The audiobook, narrated by Alexander Doddy, is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.






CONFRONTING THE HOSTILE. Book 4. (2017. 164 pages) http://amzn.to/2vmq5Al
A retired Irish superintendent and his former colleague, a handsome DCI from Liverpool, attempt to rid themselves and the world of their lethal tile masters. Will they succeed in reclaiming their freedom, or will the bizarre killing games continue? Available on Amazon in Kindle (£0.99) and paperback (£5.75). The audiobook, narrated by Alexander Doddy, is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.






THE HOSTILE SERIES BOX SET - The entire 4-book series of paranormal crime thrillers can be yours for £2.30 or equivalent currencies and free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers. The paperback edition is only £12.50, a bargain for 4 books. This “compelling, strange, and wonderful” collection consists of The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, and Confronting The Hostile.



11 of my 12 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. All my books are also available as paperbacks on Amazon. Random Bullets, Potholes and Magic Carpets, A Slice of the Seventies, Her demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, and Confronting The Hostile are also available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes as audiobooks.