Book Feature: Dark Tidings

I'm pleased to take part in the DARK TIDINGS blog tour. Come in, get cozy, and get to know author Ken Magee and his novel, DARK TIDINGS, leave a comment and win an ebook (open through December 9th).


Ken Magee: Author Bio

Deep down, I have always wanted to be a writer. Like a lot of people, I was sure there was at least one book in me and I wanted to get it out. Unfortunately life intervened and it decided that I needed a career that would feed the family, so I worked for many years in the IT industry in a variety of roles including programming, sales and eventually CEO. Just to complicate things, in the middle of all this, I also served in the British Royal Naval Reserve for five years.

In 2010, I semi-retired and decided it was time to finish the book I had started writing years earlier. I don’t think any of the original book survived the process, although it did remain a Fantasy novel because that’s my real passion! Even as a young boy, I loved Fantasy and Science Fiction books and, if they had a good sprinkling of comedy, then I was happy. Harry Harrison and the Stainless Steel Rat probably paved the path which eventually led to the likes of Terry Pratchett. I would love to think that my first book at least hints at those influences. One review seemed to think so, and that really pleased me…

“Imagine the worlds of Terry Pratchett and Dan Brown coming together - Dark Tidings provides a witty and clever read that will appeal to all readers.”

I am married with two grown up children, and two dogs. I love reading, writing and words. I have a keen interest in music (mainly rock), technology, movies, travel and the Internet. To keep fit I play badminton when I get the time… and I walk the dogs even when I don’t get the time.

Author Links:

Blog: http://kenmagee.blogspot.co.uk/
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2896070.Ken_Magee
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KenMageeAuthor
Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ken-Magee/e/B006ISWTR0/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1


Book Bio:

What happens when ancient magic meets the internet? One thing is certain, modern life will never be the same again.

A thousand years ago, a young thief, Tung, and a disgraced wizard, Madrick, are thrust together in an executioner’s dungeon.

In the darkness, Madrick reveals an incredible secret about a legendary spell. The great spell helps them escape their prison cell... and eventually their century.

Catapulted into the present day, their lives collide with Michael, a computer hacker who plans to destroy the world’s largest bank. But sinister people are tracking their every move and they will stop at nothing to steal their spell.

Purchase Links:

Amazon (UK):
Paperback: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dark-Tidings-Ken-Magee/dp/1908090227/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323857198&sr=1-1

Kindle: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dark-Tidings-ebook/dp/B0064TN0KS/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323857198&sr=1-2

Amazon (US): Paperback: http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Tidings-Ken-Magee/dp/1908090227/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1323857307&sr=8-2

Kindle (US): http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Tidings-ebook/dp/B0064TN0KS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1323857307&sr=8-3

(B&N) http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dark-tidings-ken-magee/1107487053?ean=9781908090225&itm=11&usri=dark+tidings

Other (Site which features NI Books) http://www.booksni.com/more_details.php?id=1378