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November 9, 2017
The Shining Ones: Chapter 9 – false trails and fake IDs…
Previous: Chapter Eight Jack fought his way up the steps to the police station, pushing against the tide of bodies cramming the entrance. Nobody was moving. He couldn’t tell if they were entering or leaving and found himself caught in a Gordian knot of frantic and enraged people. Ana watched from the pavement. Stone griffins… Continue reading The Shining Ones: Chapter 9 – false trails and fake IDs…
November 6, 2017
The Shining Ones: Chapter 8 – the efflux of Osiris and stupendous hair…
Previous: Chapter Seven Ethne glanced around the cavern. The floodlights threw twisted shadows over the rocks, like ghosts seeping into the cave from a hidden dimension beyond. The dry air buzzed with the murmur of voices. For a moment, she imagined they came from the stones themselves, igniting the ancient language in her mind. Then… Continue reading The Shining Ones: Chapter 8 – the efflux of Osiris and stupendous hair…
November 4, 2017
The Shining Ones: Chapter 7 – waking up in a five star prison…
Previous: Chapter Six Michael lay across the middle of the bed, the soft pillows enveloped his head like the bosom of an immense goddess. Half asleep, he stretched out, luxuriating in the comfort and warmth. Subdued birdsong drifted through the window, as if the bird was concerned not to wake him. He hadn’t slept this… Continue reading The Shining Ones: Chapter 7 – waking up in a five star prison…
November 2, 2017
The Shining Ones: Chapter 6 – an unexpected encounter with a pigeon…
Previous: Chapter Five Ana woke in the night and lay in the darkness fretting about ARK. It hadn’t taken them long to find her, despite switching off her phone. Jack had said it wouldn’t stop them, and he was right. ARK had become her shadow. She had spent the evening searching for Michael, to no… Continue reading The Shining Ones: Chapter 6 – an unexpected encounter with a pigeon…
October 31, 2017
The Shining Ones: Chapter 5 – searching for the roots of civilisation…
Previous: Chapter Four Ethne snuggled into her insulated down jacket and listened to the reassuring purr of the twin propellers. She had the plane to herself, aside from the two pilots squeezed into the cockpit. ReSource had provided everything she needed for her visit to the ice sheet. There was no door between the cockpit… Continue reading The Shining Ones: Chapter 5 – searching for the roots of civilisation…
October 30, 2017
The Shining Ones: Chapter 4 – stalking the truth and the ultimate biobank…
Previous: Chapter Three Ana watched the glowing tail lights of the Lexus disappear around the corner, leaving her in darkness. She wanted to chase after it and bring Ethne back. She had begged her to stay, but her friend was stubborn and once she got an idea into her head, she wouldn’t let it go.… Continue reading The Shining Ones: Chapter 4 – stalking the truth and the ultimate biobank…
October 28, 2017
The Shining Ones: Chapter 3 – the phone call that will change the world…
Previous: Chapter Two Ethne woke with a headache. Gentle fingers pressed a cloth to her head and she could hear the murmur of an apology on a loop. She squeezed open her eyes to find herself on the sofa, a cushion behind her head, and Ana bent over her in anguish. ‘I’m so sorry, Ethne.… Continue reading The Shining Ones: Chapter 3 – the phone call that will change the world…
October 26, 2017
The Shining Ones: Chapter 2 – noodles and boredom at the end of the world…
Previous: Chapter One Ethne Godwin was standing outside her therapy practice in China Town, watching the festivities. Red lanterns lined the street, glowing like underworld embers, while sulphur from the New Year firecrackers lingered in the fog. A red and gold arch loomed from the haze, festooned with dragons and flanked by stone lions. The… Continue reading The Shining Ones: Chapter 2 – noodles and boredom at the end of the world…
October 24, 2017
The Shining Ones keeps you on the edge of your seat – review!
The first review has arrived for The Shining Ones. A big thanks to Claudia Durr for this. Glad you enjoyed the book! “Page turner with lots of action ★★★★ A great read. I couldn’t put it down. Jessica truly knows how to spin a tale and keep you on the edge of your seat.” Get your copy… Continue reading The Shining Ones keeps you on the edge of your seat – review!
October 23, 2017
Research Notes: Location – All Saints, Newcastle
The Shining Ones starts in an abandoned church in the centre of Newcastle. I could have invented a location, but reality provided the perfect candidate in All Saints. It’s a beautiful old building – a dilapidated 18th century elliptical church. I chose All Saints because of its shape: the ellipse is aligned more or less… Continue reading Research Notes: Location – All Saints, Newcastle
