Douglas Nicholas is an award-winning poet, whose work has appeared in numerous poetry journals, and the author of four previous books, including Something Red and Iron Rose, a collection of poems inspired by New York City. He lives in New York’s Hudson Valley with his wife Theresa and Yorkshire terrier Tristan.
"A darkly evocative tale that transports the reader back to 13th
century England--withall the strife and blood-shed that entails.
The unique combination of ancient Irish magic and eerie horror will
keep readers rapidly turning pages late into the night. Utterly
engrossing."
*Jessica Leake, author of Arcana*
“Rich in historical detail, this suspenseful coming-of-age fantasy
grabs the reader with the facts of life in medieval England and the
magic spells woven into its landscape.”—Publishers Weekly (starred
review)
“A hauntingly affecting historical novel with a touch of
magic.”
*Kirkus Reviews (starred review)*
“Not for the faint of heart, this pulse pounding page-turner grabs
you from the start and never lets you go. A wickedly clever and
evocative combination of history, horror, mystery, and
magic.”—Booklist
“I love the writing, the vividness and poetic feel, maybe the sheer
'Irishness' of it. Beautifully observed moments abound in this: a
waterfall, a snow-filled forest, a mountainscape. The sense of
place is overwhelming; every stone, every flower pops out at
you.”—Cecelia Holland, New York Times bestselling author of The
King's Witch
“I loved Something Red. Douglas Nicholas conjures up the distant
thirteenth century with prose as magical as that practiced by his
sorceress-queen. This is a stunning debut novel of lyrical power
and suspenseful drama. The hair-raising finale will keep you
reading far into the night.”—Carol Goodman, national bestselling
author of The Lake of Dead Languages
“Ably conjuring the beauties and drawbacks of the past, and with an
engaging and unusual cast-list, Something Red is a thoroughbred
novel of nightmare terror, ruled by a force of sheer evil that
seems, and may well prove, unstoppable.”—Tanith Lee, award-winning
author of The Silver Metal Lover
“Douglas Nicholas can artfully narrate a story. I was engaged from
beginning to end . . . Something Red is sure to be a best
seller.”—Agenda Magazine
“Relax. Master storyteller Douglas Nicholas is about to transport
you to far-away places, show you far-off times; but hold on tight:
while the cresting rhythm of his cadenced prose mounts, your
throbbing pulse—that same blood clock his characters tell time
by—will pound unstoppably, as identical horror howls fatally
outside, smiles beguilingly within, and your skin senses stone
sweat behind the castle's painted plaster walls, beneath
midwinter-deep drifts of snow. When I say Something Red is a
sensation, I mean precisely that: this book's sensational! ”—Ronald
Christ, author of Bonevardi: Constructing Magic
“As a reader I was so enthralled with the tale, it was like leaving
reality and stepping into a wondrous and mysterious time with so
much magic in it . . .You will not be disappointed.”—Great Minds
Think Aloud
“This is a beautifully written work, with evocative prose which
captures the essence of traveling in winter in Middle Ages
England.”—Snarky Writer
"Written with great skill, this atmospheric, yet gritty, story will
remain with you, and it is a wonderful addition to the long line of
stories devoted to the magic of fairy tales.”—Book Hog
“Something Red absolutely blew me away. This is one of the best
debuts I've read in years and the story itself still haunts my
dreams. It was all the best elements of Irish folklore, historical
fiction, and a very frightening mystery at its cores.”—Chaotic
Compendiums
“Douglas Nicholas can artfully narrate a story. I was engaged from
beginning to end.”—Agenda Magazine
“The poetic nature of the language, the increasing of the novel’s
atmospheric spook and the members of the traveling family made
Something Red a winner.”
*MindingSpot*
“Douglas Nicholas has written a gut-wrenching, harrowing novel in
Something Red; however, he’s also written a touching, realistic
story about what made a family, love, and life during a 13th
century English winter . . . Nicholas’ storytelling painted this
novel with historic realism that made it pop right off the page. .
. If you like a non-stop thrilling roller coaster ride, hop on
board with Something Red!”
*Popcorn Reads*
“Nicholas's beautiful prose, his detailed portrayal of life in
medieval England, interesting characters, and underlying
supernatural themes make this book a real gem.”
*BookBrowse*
“The most stunning debut novel I have ever read. The language is
beautiful and descriptive; the novel is an incredible sensory
experience for the reader.”
*Examiner.com*
“Nicholas handles characterization, setting and atmosphere deftly
and expertly . . . Something Red is an excellent debut from a
gifted author.”
*Shelf Awareness*
“Memorable . . . Legendary.”
*Pate Books*
“This darkly atmospheric debut novel is well worth its measured
plot-building for its horrific, unexpected ending.”
*Library Journal (starred review)*
Throne of Darkness is a satisfying adventure that
successfullyblends history and fantasy. I very much enjoyed reading
it, which is notsomething I can say about many books these
days.
*Lawrence Watt-Evans, author of The Obsidian Chronicles and The
Legends of Ethshar series*
"This series keeps getting better and better. THRONE OF DARKNESS
finds Hob and his comrades facing terrifying threat as they
continue on their quest to reinstate Maeve and Nemain to rightful
places as queens of Ireland. Nicholas weaves a web as potent as any
of Queen Maeve's to transport us to 13th Century Britain. This is
by far my favorite medieval historical series!"
*Carol Goodman, bestselling author of THE BLYTHEWOOD TALES and THE
LAKE OF DEAD LANGUAGES*
"THRONE OF DARKNESS takes you directly to thirteenth-centuryEngland
and sticks you there until the story is done with you. The sights,
sounds, smells and tastes of theperiod – and the people who inhabit
it -- are brought vividly to life. Too often books with an
historical basis havea bit of period window dressing and characters
that feel as if they are on loanfrom a Renaissance Faire – people
with an essentially modern way ofunderstanding the world, place
holders for the reader. What Nicholas gives us is the Middle Ages
inall of its fantastic weirdness and characters that belong there,
serving astory that’s well worth reading."
*Greg Keyes, New York Times bestselling author of the KINGDOMS OF
THORN AND BONE series*
“Series newcomers will quickly feel right at home, and returning
readers will enjoy learning more about their favorite
characters.”
*Publishers Weekly*
"A metropolitan collection of fascinating historical fiction...ever
more complex with its liberal dose of magic and mysticism."
*Booklist*
"The meticulous detailing of the early 13th-century setting is only
one of the pleasures of this series (after Something Red and The
Wicked) that mixes historical fiction and horror. Mostly told from
the point of view of Hob, the narrative gives readers the added
pleasure of his continuing evolution from gangly young man to
husband and now knighted warrior."
*Library Journal*
The meticulous detailing of the early 13th-century setting is only
one of the pleasures of this series (after Something Red and The
Wicked) that mixes historical fiction and horror.
*Library Journal*
“Nicholas’s background as a poet lends the prose richness, with
lyrical descriptions of the English countryside that do not slow
the suspense one bit.”
*Historical Novel Society*
“[With] a glorious mix of magic, history and mythology, Nicholas
has created a winning series. I cannot wait for the next
entry.”
*The Nameless Zine*
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