Author: keithdenby

Zephyr/Head of Zeus published Ewa Jozefkowicz‘s FUJIKO AND THE FOX,  beautifully illustrated by Gillian Flint, on 6 November.  This is the fourth title in The Woodland Explorers Club series for young readers, following BENJI’S EMERALD KING, SHYLA’S WOOD WIDE WEB and AJAY AND THE RED-WINGED PRINCE.  Inspired by Forest School, this is a magical new series in which a group of friends solve mysteries and protect the animals of Willow Wish Woods.

“With magic, mystery, forest school fun, a whole natural world to explore, and the added bonus of outdoor activities to try out, youngsters will be pulling on their wellies and heading for the great outdoors!”  Lancaster Guardian

 

Catherine Hanley’s new book, NEMESIS: Medieval England’s Greatest Enemy, was published by Osprey on 11 September 2025. 

“This book … is a compelling portrait of Philip Augustus. Dr Catherine Hanley writes with great subtlety, clarity and precision, capturing the essence of Philip’s kingship in an engaging, dynamic and well-paced narrative. A must-read.” Caroline Burt, co-author of ARISE, ENGLAND: Six Kings and the Making of the English State

“Catherine Hanley’s excellent account of King Philip Augustus’s struggle against – and ultimate destruction of – Plantagenet England’s continental empire is both lively and learned. A must read for lovers of medieval history.” Justine Firnhaber-Baker, author of HOUSE OF LILIES: The Dynasty that made Medieval France

Congratulations to Catherine Hanley on LIONESSHEART: The Life and Times of Joanna Plantagenet, published by The History Press, being shortlisted for the HWA Non-Fiction Crown.

Jane Corry‘s tenth novel, THE STRANGER IN ROOM SIX, was published by Penguin on 19 June 2025.  You don’t know them.  But they know everything about you.

Congratulations to Jane on THE STRANGER IN ROOM SIX reaching #10 in the Sunday Times paperback fiction bestseller list, making her an eight times Sunday Times Top Ten paperback fiction bestseller.  

“Ambitious, unguessable and always fascinating, The Stranger in Room Six is one of her best.” Louise Candlish

“A rich brew of dark secrets from the past, bubbling up in the present: haunting and compelling.” Nicci French

“Corry is the queen of the well-constructed reveal.” Helen Fields

“Another great read that pulls you in from the start. Gripping and clever.” Heidi Perks

 Sandy Taylor’s ninth novel, RETURN TO THE IRISH BOARDING HOUSE, was published by Bookouture on 13 May 2024.

“This gut-wrenching story is phenomenal. Heartbreaking… Bringing you to tears, and then bringing a smile to your face and joy to your heart… Completely unputdownable.” Page Turners, 5 star review

Congratulations to Sandy on THE IRISH BOARDING HOUSE, the prequel to RETURN TO THE IRISH BOARDING HOUSE, reaching #30 in the UK Kindle Top 100 and #31 in the US Kindle Top 100 on the same day.

 

 

The fourth Shaw family Victorian Liverpool saga, AN ORPHAN’S DREAM, by Judy Summers was published by Mountain Leopard Press on 10 April 2025.

“Judy is a natural storyteller.” Lyn Andrews