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This author also writes under the pen name Holly Atkins.

Chris describes herself as a compulsive story-teller, cat slave and hen keeper. Originally from the UK, she now resides in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Her latest novel, Spirit of the Shell Man, is the sequel to Song of the Sea Goddess.
Both are available in paperback, on Kindle and as Audiobooks. Also on Kindle Unlimited.

You can listen to a sample of Song of the Sea Goddess on audiobook.


Other novels:
- Following the Green Rabbit: a fantastical adventure. Try a podcast taster.

- You'll Never Walk Alone: Thrills and Spills in 1980s Liverpool

- The Silver Locket (published under pen name, Holly Atkins).

She has also released a tiny taster of her work in a short story collection, A
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Plugging a Plot Hole (Tales from the SSC&B)

An image of a painting of 'The Demeter' which hangs on the wall of the Manager's office at the SSC&B (origin unknown)* A painting of ‘The Demeter’ which hangs on the wall of the Manager’s office at the SSC&B (origin unknown)*

The sound of a small explosion emanated from the Manager’s office, rattling the door and causing the lettering to peel a tiny bit more from its glazed panel.

The Bartender and the Supplier had been busy arranging the new stock on the mirror-backed shelves behind the bar, while Mimi, and her

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Song of the Sea Goddess

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Chris Hall Adrian wrote: "Friend request happily accepted, and I shall keep an eye on your books and reviews. Cheers"
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