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Phill Featherstone
ALLi Author Member
Location: United Kingdom (the)
Genres: Commercial Fiction, Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Literary Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult (YA), General Fiction
Skills: Performance/Spoken Word, Press/Media Interview, Reading/Literary Event, Self-publishing Workshop/Training, Speaking Engagement/Lecture, Writing Workshop
Phill Featherstone was born and brought up in West Yorkshire, England. He worked as an educator before starting, with his wife, a company publishing educational materials. It was not until he retired from this that he found enough time to fulfil his long-held ambition to write novels.
His first, Paradise Girl, came out in 2017. It’s the opening book in the REBOOT series, which tells the story of a worldwide pandemic, how some unscrupulous individuals and organisations try to profit from the chaos, and the efforts of a group of (mostly) young people to prevent them. The second book, Aftershocks, appeared in 2019 and the series concluded with Jericho Rose in May 2020.
The God Jar was published in 2019. The action takes place partly in the present day and partly in Tudor times, and tells the story of a talismanic object with mysterious powers.
What Dreams We Had, Phill’s fifth novel, begins with a group of young people on the verge of leaving school. They are in a band which plays at the school prom. It turns out to be a disaster but they’re given another chance. When they do play again a celebrity hears them and they receive an amazing invitation to perform at his wedding. All their expenses will be paid and they will live in luxury. Too good to be true? There's only one way they can find out, and in the process of doing so they also rediscover themselves and each other.
I Know What You're Thinking was published in 2022. The two main characters, Beth and Cameron meet when they're children. As they grow up they realise that they have an amazing gift: each can make contact with the mind of the other. A criminal organisation is targeting young people as organ donors for wealthy clients. They seize Cameron. If they operate on him it will mean his death. The question is, can Beth use her power not only to find where Cameron has been taken, but also to save him? And if she can, what price must they both pay?
Phill has also written a book of short stories, Undiscovered Countries, which is available free to those on his mailing list.
Phill's books have won numerous awards. They were finalists in the Wishing Shelf Awards in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Paradise Girl, Aftershocks and What Dreams We Had have won Indie BRAG Medallions. Paradise Girl, Aftershocks, The God Jar and What Dreams We Had have won Chill With a Book Awards. Jericho Rose won a Wishing Shelf Red Ribbon Award. Paradise Girl, What Dreams We Had and The God Jar have been finalists in the Page Turner Awards.
All the above are available as ebooks or paperbacks.
Phill has also co-written several books on education. He is a member of The Society of Authors, The Alliance of Independent Authors, Promoting Yorkshire Authors, and The British Library.
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Phill Featherstone's books
Paradise Girl - the diaries
Book 1 of the REBOOT series.
Kerryl, a lively teenager, finds herself alone when everyone else is victim of a fatal virus. Her isolation affects her mental health and she imagines that someone else is there - Adam, a good-looking boy who is stalking her. Adam becomes increasingly real to her, until she convinces herself she is getting messages from him. She sets out to meet him for what she is sure will be a romantic encounter, not realising the forces that are directing her.
“The truth is blurred in this captivating psychological thriller, which saves its final surprise until the very end.”
Aftershocks - the journey
Book 2 in the REBOOT series.
17-year-old Lander Shaw embarks on a complex and demanding journey in his search for the truth about the deadly virus that has ravaged the country.
His quest brings danger, suspense, and emotional challenges, including imprisonment and slavery. His encounter with the mysterious Magda adds another layer of intrigue and complexity, as she seems to have plans of her own and knows more about Lander than he realises.
When Lander returns home and discovers that his twin sister has been the victim of a sinister experiment, the stakes become even higher. Confronting those responsible will be a difficult and risky task, and the choice he has to make will have far-reaching consequences for everyone involved.
"A compelling and exciting story with plenty of twists and turns, making for a gripping and engaging read."
Jericho Rose - resurrection
Book 3 of the REBOOT series.
The pandemic is over and visionary groups plan a new world, but some seek only their own advantage. An authoritarian government uses pods to force a permanent lockdown, and carries out monstrous experiments to address the mass infertility which is an effect of the virus.
In the midst of this, a young couple finds love, in a romance which promises a brighter future both for them and for everyone.
The God Jar
Diving in Cornwall, Amy and Jack find a strange object on the seabed. Over the next weeks they discover not only that it has mysterious properties, but that also there are some who will stop at nothing to get it.
In flashbacks to 16th century England we meet John Dee, known as 'the Queen's conjurer', and discover the origins and powers of this amazing object.
What Dreams We Had
A group of friends are invited to a luxury villa for a vacation that promises to be wonderful but takes a dark turn. The story revolves around themes of self-awareness, friendship, and facing difficult truths. In the end they discover who is pulling the strings, but not before they’ve undergone a journey that changes all their lives.
Indie B.R.A.G. Medallion. Finalist in the 2021 Page Turner Awards. Chill With a Book Premier Readers' Award
I Know What You're Thinking
Beth and Cameron meet when they're children. As they grow up they realise that they have an amazing gift: each can make contact with the mind of the other. A criminal organisation is targeting young people as organ donors for wealthy clients. They seize Cameron. If they operate on him it will mean his death. The question is, can Beth use her power not only to find where Cameron has been taken, but also to save him? And if she can, what price must they both pay?
Undiscovered Countries
11 short stories free and exclusive to subscribers to my mailing list. Go to https://dl.bookfunnel.com/dp2aygko9d
The Poisoned Garden
Book 1 in the Leopard's Bane series.
A gripping coming-of-age story about a broken family and a life-changing friendship. Peglar and Ragul are half brothers in bitter competition to win their father's favour - but when Peglar meets Yalka, a poor girl from the slums, things take an unexpected turn. Follow Peglar on his journey to discover the truth about himself, his family and the power of friendship.
The Poisoned Garden is book 1 of the Leopard's Bane saga. This is George R.R. Martin with a difference, an action-packed epic that will be loved by fans of Game of Thrones!
‘A skilfully plotted novel set in a vividly described, unjust world. Highly recommended!’ The Wishing Shelf
The Rhymer's Daughter
Book 2 in the Leopard's Bane series.
Yalka, whose home was destroyed in Book 1, begins a new life with her grandfather, a seer who is able to foresee the future. Peglar, who was outlawed at the end of book 1, has a price on his head and must learn new skills and make alliances with unlikely allies to survive. Yalka and Peglar seek each other, but before they can reunite they face separate challenges.