Disturbing the Water

All alone in wild, remote places... obsessively pursuing their quarry in the fading light... is it any wonder so many anglers claim to have witnessed ghosts?

In a change from the usual haunted houses and gothic go-to's, these original tales of tragedy, redemption and the unexpected feature a variety of watery realms, including a Highland river, an Irish lough, a North American wilderness, a Cornish seascape, long-lost carp lakes, and a Ukrainian water source with magical properties.

But you don't have to be an angler to appreciate these tales of tragedy, redemption and the unexpected.

There are echoes of real history thrown in for good measure, including the English Civil War, the Second World War and even a Victorian serial killer. So prepare for some chills at the water's edge... and beyond it.

Praise for Disturbing the Water

"Wry, crisp and compelling." - David Profumo, Country Life magazine

"The Civil War....the Second World War...a Victorian serial killer...witches...everybody should check it out!" - Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook, The Rest is History podcast

"Should you have steady nerves, this would be a great book to take night fishing with you!" - Dom Garnett, Angling Times

"A testament to masterful storytelling." - Michelle Fisher, Haunted History Chronicles podcast

"I actually read this book in one sitting - I just couldn't put it down." - Kirsty Lock, Bookstagram

"One of the best ghost story collections I've read in a while...highly recommended." - Mark Yanes, bookseller, Pennsylvania USA

""He knows how to tell a story and hold a reader in thrall, while his tales have variety and originality." - Keith Elliott, Classic Angling

"What a unique read...a delightfully creepy, yet mindfully enthralling bundle of stories." - Chris Coppel, leading horror author