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Darrne Hollinshead

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I started writing in 2009 with the series of Memoir of Shadows and then I came onto this website. I enjoy writing as hobby, a passion, it's something that's difficult but a person can enjoy.

I also enjoy talking with friends, trying new things in life and reading. Those are the favourites but I'm very open to activities and people.

On authonomy, I don't mind taking a look at other peoples books when I have the time of course. I've already read some fine books on the site already. Any work I look at, I would always appreciate the same back.

favourite books

Lord of the Rings
Fallen
Birdsong

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Frontier

Darren Hollinshead

The discoveries of space are infinite, the dangers that humanity faces out there are even more infinite.


In the early 22nd century, humanity had finally hit the stars and reached all the way to Saturn. Though the darkness beyond, they set their eyes on Pluto, one of the last unexplored areas of the Sol system. Sceptical of what be out there, an expedition is led into the area to discover what new elements and riches can be found.

The deliberation of what might be out there is quickly put to rest when the teams discover more than they bargained for. This leaves scientist James in a battle of wits and survival. One thing was clear from the moment of their expeditions discovery, humanity is at war.

 

Saviour

Darren Hollinshead

A murder occurs in London, a friend of David Williams, when he tries to discover the killers identity, he becomes the new target.


A murder can be an awful thing, an unforgivable thing, one tower felt the sting of such an act. A place made for the rich men of London and the world, David Williams was neither. He worked for the rich and was rewarded greatly with power and money, a CEO postion in a large company. He enjoyed his new life with his son beside him. Not everything is as perfect as it appears, one night a mysterious murder takes out the joy. One of David's friends, filled with buried grief and anger, he tries to indentify the muderer. Hiding the truth from the police, and his own son, David's attempts to gain the truth only lead him to one conclusion. He would discover the truth but in the process he had become the next victim of a mad man.

 

Independence

Darren Hollinshead

In a world full of injustice and immoral actions. Can one man really make a difference in the world with just a voice and opinion.


Derek Mason lives in a world full of pain and betray. The riots of the world were calmed after a new government took control of the world. It's united countries now have a massive power base years later. In this new world, there are mass arrests, riots and even a band of resistance fighters. Derek strived hard to avoid the politics and misconceptions of the new society takling family divides as a result.

Leading a life of solitude he waits for the entire world to calm from its constant colamities. One day however, he couldn't avoid it any longer. He was dragged into it with everyone seeming to be hunting him for either support or his execution. Becoming a convict on the run, he's forced to enter a world he's tried to forget for years. On top of that, his morals as a non-violent man and a peaceful person are now threatened by his own family.

Holding a life together is never easy when everything threatens you. As Derek Mason will soon find out on his journey through family history and the worlds evident chaos.

 

Memoir of Shadows Solace

Darren Hollinshead

Jason Sacis returns in his final chapter. In escaping the war, he finds himself discovering the darkest secrets of his allies. The Dauntarians.


In the Year 2150, Jason Sacis finds himself trapped in the Expanse. The darkness between galaxies spread before him and his only escape is relying on the Dauntarians. A signal echoes through space towards them, Jason hears it and so do others. Before long the station and Relay construction site are in chaos. The spreading madness infects people with hallucinations and violence. Jason and the survivors leave the station in an attempt to find the source of the signal. In their journey, Jason discovers terrible secrets about the Dauntarians and a mysterious research station called Achilles. A station haunted by apparations of those long dead. All the people who walk the station must endure the trials set before them by it's terrible history. Upon arriving the same madness that claimed the Relay construction team and Jason's temporary home destroyed the Dauntarian crew of Achilles. Facing his own increasing madness, Jason must quickly discover the stations secrets and how to stop whatever blight the Dauntarians created. Witness Jason embracing his final entry in the companion book to Memoir of Shadows Redemption.

 

Spirits

Darren Hollinshead

A twisted experiment intended to save life. Instead it gave birth to something terrible. Maria is a survivor.


In the year 2008, a brilliant project was born. It was intended to save life and give hope to those beyond saving. The parents of Maria Daniels were two of the top minds involved. It was their job to bring hope and life, in their exploits however, many countries began to see danger. They banned the experiments because of this fear, the Italian government refused seeing the potential benefit.

In the heart of Venice, they performed a live test. It succeeded beyond their hopes. The circumstances afterward were monstrous. Their daughter Maria was left to face them, in the horror she looks for those lost. In the fading hope that someone will be left. Can she stop the spread of evil that this experiment unleashed upon the world?

 

Memoir of Shadows Redemption

Darren Hollinshead

The end of their story and the last set of revelations. This is redemption for their mistakes.


In the months following the Day of Sorrow. Humanity has become desperate in the war. They try to save themselves but have suffered greatly at the hands of the Lotarians. With the remnants of humans across the galaxy fighting for their lives, only hope remains in their hearts. Hope that someone or some miracle cane save them, the survivors have the power to do this. They must now gather and rally all of humanities remaining military. This glorious but seemingly impossible act will lead them to the final part of their story. An all out assault against the Lotarian home-world.

The first in a two part finale of the series. Memoir of Shadows Solace will be part two.

 

Memoir of Shadows Ascension

Darren Hollinshead

The beginning of the series of five books. It covers the lives of survivors and their lives over a number of years.


The beginning of the series of five books. This series covers the lives of a group of people. The story is depicted over a number of years. They face everyday life such as love, hatred and vengeance. In the shadows they begin to see the true turn things are about to take. This story follows the fall of one of humanities greatest colonies. It was a project launched by the combined forces of Earth. The Alliance built several colonies after but Vau was the first and most successful. It's economic and military value was taken by the Dark Space Coalition during the Civil war. They are now in control with help from the Alliance coming through diplomacy. The battle group Acension is assigned to defend the sector and colony. The defenders face overwhelming odds with little hope of survival. Can a marine Danielle and engineer Jason Sacis hold off the inevitable onslaught against them. The Defence of Vau and thousands of lives rest in their hands.

 

The Robe

Darren Hollinshead

A mans destiny changed by a robe from his ancestors. He's forced to kill, cheat and negotiate across the world.


The robe changed his life, a life for his family. His family were slept away, now he's forced to take on the roll of his father. He's forced to travel the world destroying his fathers bloody history. An corporation bent on domination from the shadows tracking him down. He has no choice but to fight and save his family from a gruesome fate. With his new objective in sight, he's forced to take the corporation apart. He travels to the cold of Russia to the glamor and lights of Vegas. His journey will destroy those that betrayed his father, one person at a time.

Front cover image created by Marcus74id. All thanks to him and the beautiful work he created. Fitted perfecty with the forest scenes in the book.

 

Memoir of Shadows Revelations

Darren Hollinshead

A galaxy heading to destruction, a small group of people defending them. One tragedy that leads to the death of many.


Five years after the events of Memoir of Shadows. The survivors face a new dawn in humanities future with their lives moving forward. They believe themselves to be free of death and destruction, which haunted their previous years. Things aren't perfect however, growing tension between the two ruling governments mount. It won't be long before they face an all out war between them. In this dark hour the the more dangerous threat reveals itself in earnest with a friend returning from the oblivion. This is the Lotarian War with a betrayal so deep that it threatens the heart of humanity. The survivors most now hold out against the relentless assault before them.

 

Memoir of Shadows

Darren Hollinshead

The next step of the survivors story. The destruction at Vau had consequences and now Jason must face them.


Jason Sacis, survivor of Vau now returns from the unknown. He's an engineer on the planet Prego with five years passed since Vau. He enjoys his new life but then again, his life is about to take a new turn. The battle for Vau was just the beginning of his journey. He has no memory of it except what the government has told him. Now he must discover the answers all over again with a new life in front of him. This is where the story truly begins, this is the story of Jason Sacis and the steps through his life.

This is the first book i ever wrote. The writing quality is naive but the story is solid. Making adjustments when possible.

 

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I wrote 131 days ago

Hey Ashley, I started by reading chapter 1 and I have to admit I'm impressed. You set a normal girl with a life that at first sight wouldn't be any different from the average person, and then you bring in the magic element smoothly and carefully. Displaying it in your work as 'accidents' is inventiv... view book

I wrote 135 days ago

The basis of the story is sound, as said by others it's very fast paced, I myself find it rather interesting in the themes you've chosen. An advanced society with the basis of a crumbling foudation, and a group of people rather than just one main character. I haven't read enough myself to judge on t... view book

I wrote 220 days ago

I'm sorry for the late reply but when I got to the reading of your novel, I too was engulfed how you've managed to merge two societies. I haven't read much but for me, the two things that make a fantasy novel great, are good descriptive text and a plot that blows the readers head off. I think you've... view book

I wrote 390 days ago

A well prepared start with some minor mistakes in grammar but otherwise a good read with an interesting plot line opening up. I'd say that the book has the ability to turn into something special. I look forward to the rest with pleasure. :) Darren Hollinshead, Independence. view book

I wrote 478 days ago

The beginning of the story is crisp and clear, a fact that I enjoyed very much. The sisters are close together with their characteristics. I liked the characters very much and will continue to read the book to the end. It's a very good read and the subject isn't one i would normally read but it catc... view book

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