Sometimes though, I find myself dreaming of the characters, imagining new times and places where a Darkeningstone might work its mischief. After all, I have the whole span of human history as my playground—who could resist? But I’ll keep my powder dry for now. It’s possible that I’ll write another novel or possibly another bonus story, in which case the first people to see it will be the members of The Tribe (my street team) and then it will go to The Awkward Squad—the subscribers over on my website at mikeycampling.com
Where do we go from here?
I’d love it if you would stick around. I’ll do my best to make it worthwhile; I try to deliver extra value to my readers whenever I can. The first stop on our journey together is to visit the special thank you page on my website: Visit the Thank You Page
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Turn the page to learn more about the third novel in The Darkeningstone Trilogy, Scaderstone Pit.
Coming Soon
Scaderstone Pit—The Darkeningstone Trilogy Book III
In the year 3550 BC, a woman runs for her life. She must find shelter before nightfall. But why is she so afraid?
In 1919, the new owners of Scaderstone Rock prepare to open a quarry on the site. But what will they discover? Will the secrets of Scaderstone finally be unveiled?
And in the future, what lies in store for Jake? He needs answers. But where can he turn? There is perhaps one person who can help him: Cally. Together, they may find a way to learn the truth of the Black Stone. But there are forces ranged against them. And one man with a ruthless agenda of his own.
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Also by Mikey Campling
Trespass: A Tale of Mystery and Suspense Across Time—The Darkeningstone Book I
Three stories, separated by five thousand years, united by one deadly secret: Somewhere, sometime, the stone is waiting.
Trespass combines gritty, edgy modern-day action with a thrilling adventure across time. Discovered over five thousand years ago, the Darkeningstone affects everyone who finds it.
Jake was too smart to believe the rumours about Scaderstone Pit, but now he’s in more danger than he could ever have imagined.
In 1939, as World War II looms, the lives of two men will be changed forever.
Over five thousand years ago, a hermit will keep the stone a secret. But someone is watching him—someone with murder in his heart.
When it finds you, what will you see when you look into The Darkeningstone?
Breaking Ground - A Darkeningstone Story
A bonus story that adds extra detail to the Darkeningstone world but stands alone so it can be read before or after the full-length novels. Breaking Ground is widely available as a free download.
A Dark Assortment
Sometimes that noise you can hear upstairs is just the old floorboards creaking as they settle down for the night. Sometimes. But there’s no need to worry because that face you saw at the window was just a reflection. There’s no one else here. You’re alone. But that’s OK because you’re safe in your bed. And all those things you fear deep down in the dark reaches of your soul…well, they only happen in stories, don’t they?
A Dark Assortment is a collection of seventeen stories; a chocolate box of handmade treats. But beware—beneath each richly decorated shell, there’s a seed of delicious darkness.
The God Machine
Areva dreams of the day when he will become a Scribe and contribute to The Collective—the tethered souls, connected to the God-Machine. The Scribes write the Universe into existence, and it’s Areva’s destiny to join them.
But as his time draws near, he hesitates. Perhaps the God-Machine serves a darker purpose.
CHEATC0DE
Play to Win. Play to Survive
Most people play the game: total immersion VR with full neural sync. But Hank lives it. In Unlimited Combat, he’s one of the best. He makes his own luck. And he plays solo. Until now. When a player offers Hank fame and fortune, it’s too good to pass up. To succeed, Hank must fight harder than ever before, pushing past the game’s safety protocols. His life is on the line, and when he’s captured, he knows he’s in too deep. Can he escape? And who can he trust?
Join Hank in the game—if you dare.
About the Author
Mikey was born in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. He was, he says, given very little say in the matter. Some years later, during his first day at school, he discovered the wondrous world that is The Book Corner, and he has never really left it.
Although Mikey grew up in Yorkshire, he refuses to be classified according to northern stereotypes, which is just the sort of bloody-minded attitude you’d expect from a Yorkshireman.
He now lives in Devon, on the edge of the wilds of Dartmoor, with his wife, two children, and a black Labrador called Lottie. He has more books than are strictly necessary, but not quite enough to have his house reclassified as a library. Apparently.
On the subject of writing, he says:
“I love the savage business of writing - it’s edgy, exciting and much harder work than everyone thinks.”
Now we bring you the anecdote:
Mikey has had lunch with the late Sir Terry Pratchett a couple of times. And you’ll be pleased to know that Sir Terry was just as warm and humorous as his books.
Copyright
© 2016 Mikey Campling All rights reserved.
No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission from the copyright holder, except as permitted by copyright law.
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, businesses, companies, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
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