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Bad Bacteria – Microscopic Organisms that can be Harmful to our Health

In The Moon Stealer books the threat to the human race comes in the form of a foreign bacteria – but how much of a genuine threat is bacteria to human health? Bacteria are one of the most prevalent species on the planet, and scientists believe that there are about a trillion species. Fortunately, most… Read More

A Human’s Guide to Surviving an Alien Invasion: #3 Edible Wild Plants

When faced with the threat of alien invasion, whether in the form of little green men or acidic bacteria, it is the duty and responsibility of every man and woman to do their bit to keep the Human race alive. Your species depends on you! This set of guidelines has been collated by the British… Read More

Frank Drebin – Comedy Quotes

The antics of Lawrence Pinkley, my teenage detective, are loosely based on Frank Drebin, a character I loved watching in the “Police Squad!” series on TV in the early 80’s. The fictional character, Lt. Franklin ‘Frank’ Drebin, is played by Leslie Nielsen. He appears in the TV series Police Squad! and the Naked Gun movies.… Read More

20 Years of Harry Potter – How the Story has Changed the World

The first book in the Harry Potter series was released in 1997, and the story has since become an integral part of the lives of both children and adults. J.K. Rowling, the author of the series, is the first writer to become a billionaire, as a result of the popularity of the novels. The films… Read More

Superhumans – Evolution in the Making

More “superhumans” – these guys amaze me. We think we’re all the same but there’s always someone who’s “different” and it just goes to show what potential our bodies actually have. Just like the students in The New Savants. Evolution is the way in which an organism changes to ensure a greater chance of survival.… Read More

Braving the Wild – The Most Essential Survival Tool

When faced with the threat of alien invasion, whether in the form of little green men or acidic bacteria, it is the duty and responsibility of every man and woman to do their bit to keep the Human race alive. Your species depends on you! This set of guidelines has been collated by the British… Read More

A Human’s Guide to Surviving an Alien Invasion: #1

When faced with the threat of alien invasion, whether in the form of little green men or acidic bacteria, it is the duty and responsibility of every man and woman to do their bit to keep the Human race alive. Your species depends on you! This set of guidelines has been collated by the British… Read More

Superhumans – Metamorphoses That Take Humanity to a Higher Level

The New Savants are a group of young people who have enhanced abilities to use their mind, greater than an average Human Being. But, do such people truly exist. Here’s some fascinating research that might suggest that Superhumans are among us. As the internet expands, the knowledge about those with special abilities grows alongside it.… Read More

The Elizabeth Line – Expanding the London Underground

The secret world of the Savants is based in an abandoned Ghost station on the London Underground. So, it’s fascinating to see the progress of a new line being added to an ancient network of tunnels. It’s called The Elizabeth line and new stations, tracks and tunnels are being constructed right beneath the feet of… Read More

Whitby – Interesting Facts About a Small Town

Readers of my Lawrence Pinkley detective books will know that they are set in a small seaside town on the north east coast of England called Whitby. But what else is it famous for? Located in Northeast England, Whitby is one of the country’s most visited seacoast towns. It is also known as ‘The Halloween… Read More