JUSTIN NEWLAND’s novels represent an innovative blend of genres, from historical adventure to supernatural thriller and magical realism.
Undeterred by the award of a doctorate in mathematics from Imperial College, London, he conceived his debut novel, The Genes of Isis (Matador, 2018), an epic fantasy set under Ancient Egyptian skies. His second book, The Old Dragon’s Head (Matador, 2018), is set in Ming Dynasty China in the shadows of the Great Wall.
The third, The Coronation (Matador, 2019) is set during the Great Enlightenment and speculates on the genesis of the most important event in the modern world – the Industrial Revolution. The Abdication (Matador, 2021) is a mystery thriller in which a young woman confronts her faith in a higher purpose and what it means to abdicate that faith.
At this point in his writing career, after four self-published books, Justin was offered a part-funded contract with the Book Guild.
The Mark of the Salamander (Book Guild, 2023) is the first in a two-book ‘The Island of Angels’ series. It tells the epic tale of England’s coming of age during the Elizabethan era. The second in the series, The Midnight of Eights (Book Guild, 2024), charts the uncanny coincidences of time and tide that culminated in the repulse of the Spanish Armada.
His latest novel, as yet unpublished, is THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES. It features a young Kyrgyz woman’s journey westwards along the Silk Road amongst a supporting cast of Genghis Khan, the Black Plague, a perplexing rhyme, a ring of roses, and the greatest mystery of all – the spirit of the times.
He’s exploring ideas for the next novel – a retelling of the legend of King Arthur Pendragon, the once and future king.
Justin’s enduring passion is to explore the origins of our current time. This prompted a broad research into what we’ve inherited from history – encompassing Egypt, China, Prussia and Tudor England. As well as the novels, he’s written a variety of entertaining talks, which he gives to the WI, U3A, Probus and Rotary. See the website for more information.
Alongside the talks, Justin promotes his work through regular book signings at TG Jones (ex. WH Smith) through which he has sold over 3,000 books over the last six years. He has also sponsored over 40 UK and US blog tours, during which he has given numerous radio interviews.
Justin was born in Essex, England, three days before the end of 1953 and lives with his lady in plain sight of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, England.
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