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Louise McLaughlin

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Louise McLaughlin writes sharp, imaginative speculative fiction rooted in Scottish humour, myth, and modern chaos. Blending gods, conspiracies, and contemporary satire, her stories explore the extraordinary hiding in plain sight — always with heart, wit, and a distinctly Glaswegian edge. With a growing readership and an engaging online presence, she brings together readers who love genre-bending adventures, irreverent characters, and worlds where magic and mischief collide.

Louise was born in the same hospital where George Orwell wrote 1984. When growing up in East Kilbride in the 80s, it was clear to see the legacy he left; there was a library on every corner and two nuclear bunkers. She went to Glasgow University and achieved a Master of A
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Discovery by Louise McLaughlin
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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 »
Deviation - Wandering gods by Louise McLaughlin
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This prequel to Discovery was an entertaining journey with the three wandering Gods and their effect on certain events in history. Really made me laugh. "
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A fabulous urban fantasy that had tremendous world building, tons of humour and engaging characters. Including gods, witches, aliens and civil servants. A very clever and original story. "
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I found this urban fantasy too slow paced and the descriptions repetitious. The action didn't pick up until Chapter 17. I thought this novel needed more editing. The ending made my continued reading worthwhile." Read more of this review »
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Absolutely loved this. It is a wild ride, moving from a new colonisation of a new planet and three centuries previous the development of the plan and execution. The changes of scenes from future to past were brilliant. I would get lost in the past sc ...more
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