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Louise McLaughlin

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Louise McLaughlin writes sharp, witty urban fantasy that blends mythology, satire, and modern conspiracies with a distinctly Scottish edge. Her work combines character-driven humour, high-concept ideas, and a love of stories where the extraordinary collides messily with everyday life.

A lifelong reader of Douglas Adams, Tom Holt and Terry Pratchett, Louise brings that same blend of irreverence and heart to her own worlds — where gods misbehave, bureaucrats panic, and reality has a habit of cracking at the seams.

When she isn’t writing about supernatural chaos in Glasgow, she can be found exploring speculative science, championing ethical procurement, or drinking tea while plotting her next impossible idea.

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My mortgage. Which sounds like I'm trying to be a smartass, but which is actually true. Writing is my job; I don't do anything else. If I don't write, I don't get paid, and like everyone else, I have to make money to get along. I like my house; I wan See John’s answer.
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"well written the stories pulled you in . I couldn't put it down until the last story. you will like them enjoy. will read more from the author."
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"This story is the first in the D-Notice series and follows Cassie as she starts a new job and gets drawn into a world of magical powers, witches and old gods, all quietly co-existing in the modern world but meddling behind the scenes.

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This novel is a blend of Sci-Fi and Fantasy, with magic blended with modern science. It’s a risky proposition, but it would work except for the weakness of the writing style. Unfortunately, the author’s self-conscious intrusion between the reader and" Read more of this review »
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