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DerekTobin

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I work as a physiotherapist - that's the day job my wife keeps telling me not to give up. I also enjoy making a racket with a guitar and have been called a singer/songwriter by some and a lot worse by others.

As for writing - I dont have any grand aspirations - I would love to publish but I am realistic. I know the the odds and can live with them; if it happens great, if not I still enjoy the process.

I've uploaded only part of my book (as that seems to be the trend given the top 5) but I'd gladly put up the rest if anyone requests as it is complete at 134k words.

I'd love to find representation and any interested agents or publishers can contact me at d_tobin@sky.com

favourite books

Hearts in Atlantis - Stephen King
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - Hunter S Thomson
To Kill a Mocking Bird - Harper Lee
The Catcher in the Rye - JD Salinger
Odd Thomas (all) Dean Koontz

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The Angel Chord

Derek Tobin

Supernatural thriller: three strangers stumble into an End of Days demonic plot and discover that atheistic, hooker-using and guitar-playing angels are the world's only hope.


Three strangers (from contemporary Glasgow, London and Los Angeles) collide as they travel to a mysterious gathering in Los Angeles which they are suddenly forced to attend. As the real world unravels around them, they discover the truth about angels and demons and how they exert their influence on earth.

Upon his deathbed, Floyd Jackson imparts a secret to his eighteen-year-old grandson Sandy. He tells the boy the hidden truth about angels and demons. Floyd explains the three things Sandy need know about angels: they don’t have halos, they don’t have wings, but they do play harps - or at least they used to - in modern times replaced by guitars.

This is the one truth, hiding in plain sight in every holy book (whatever flavour) ever written. But a guitar in an Angel's hands is a weapon - a means of harnessing it's icon. Floyd knows this because he himself was a demon host, and, now repentent, asks his atheistic grandson to wash clean the stain he placed upon their family. But can an atheist become an angel? And if so, can he harness an icon with enough power to stop the End of Days?

 

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lisa85 wrote recently

Derek, thank you for the kind message. I'll definitely read your book....

Zijn wrote 16 hours ago

“It was two kids against the world. And the world didn’t stand a chan....

Rex Eleven wrote 1 day ago

Hello Derek, Thank you very much for your welcome note. Your book....

JPerata wrote 1 day ago

Hey Derek. Thank you for the message and offer of help. I literally h....

GeoffStimson wrote 2 days ago

Hi Derek, Yes it is a bit of a madhouse. I've only been on here three....

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I wrote 22 days ago

Hi Saera I really enjoyed reading this and found it quite enchanting. I think you have created some great characters here - love Migner - he seems like a mad cross between Alan Rickman's Sherrif of Nottingham in Robin Hood and Hannibal Lecter - ha ha. Also some great names - Raven Knight, Black Toa... view book

I wrote 24 days ago

Hi John I enjoyed reading this - man you've got a lot going on in here, Goblins, elves dwarves humans and outer space - I love it. You have plenty of good characters and Vederan stands out for me as strong protagonist material. One thing - I would maybe give more explanation as to why he became par... view book

I wrote 29 days ago

Hi Dave Liked this a lot. Great premise re the tumour altering her perceptions - I think that has a lot of scope for taking the reader on ain interesting journey whilst definately hooking them and getting them on board and empathising with your young protagonist Jacey re her situation - very cleve... view book

I wrote 30 days ago

Hi Cas I enjoyed reading this very much. Firstly I think the pitch is good - sets the scene nicely and gives away just enough to tweak the interest - so well done with that. You have a nice wriitng style - almost poetic at times and some lovely descriptive phrases throughout it. I am already on b... view book

I wrote 32 days ago

Hi Ashely I've enjoyed reading this a lot. I can tell you have been putting the work in cos it reads smoothly and is well manicured. I love the premise - dnew take on demons - I do the same in my book re angels and demons and its def refreshing to find a new way of seeing these things so well done.... view book

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