Books by Jon Clynch
The Witch of Gallows Oak
A haunted mansion. A centuries-old curse. A sceptic forced to confront the shadows of the past...
When Dr Sefton Trent retreats to Gallows Oak - an ageing manor house nestled deep in the Cotswolds - he seeks only rest and recovery. But the house harbours secrets far older and darker than he ever imagined.
Once the site of an ancient hanging tree, Gallows Oak is steeped in stories of witchcraft, tragedy, and whispers from beyond the grave. As local legends begin to stir to life, Dr Trent is pulled into a chilling mystery that challenges everything he believes about life, death, and what lingers in between.
Together with a small circle of unlikely allies, he must confront an evil rooted in centuries of silence. But the deeper they dig, the more dangerous their quest becomes.
The Chapterhouse Beast
When Detective Inspector Rosenkrantz is dispatched to investigate a bizarre death at the remote and brooding Fromond Abbey, he expects little more than a routine enquiry. But the stately home hides more than crumbling stone and faded portraits. It harbours ancient horrors.
As he digs deeper, Rosenkrantz is drawn into a world where myth bleeds into reality, and folklore refuses to stay buried. Demons, spirits, and the walking dead haunt his path, but it’s the evil within the hearts of men that threatens to destroy him.
Haunted by a tragic event from his own past and guided only by fleeting visions of a mysterious young woman, Rosenkrantz must confront not only the monstrous Chapterhouse Beast, but also the shadow that dwells within himself.
Will he find redemption and the strength to protect the innocent, or will Fromond Abbey claim yet another soul?
Jonah Naismith and the Witch in the Woods
When eleven-year-old Jonah Naismith moves to a new house with sprawling woods just beyond the garden, he dreams of endless adventures with his scrappy little dog, Fidget. But the forest holds more than squirrels and secrets - something dark stirs between the trees.
As Jonah ventures deeper into the tangled shadows, he uncovers eerie legends, unsettling truths about the girl next door, and a chilling presence watching from the woods. What starts as an exciting new chapter becomes a dangerous journey into mystery and self-discovery - one that will change him forever.
Jonah Naismith and the Witch in the Woods is a darkly atmospheric tale of courage, friendship, and ancient magic - perfect for readers who love a good scare and a gripping adventure!
Dead Sceptic
Some best friends finish each other’s sentences. These two finish each other’s investigations - until death gets in the way.
Oscar and Ed live to expose psychics, ghost hunters, and anyone profiting from the supernatural. They’ve made a career of proving the afterlife doesn’t exist - until a freak accident changes everything!
One dies. The other lives. But their mission continues.
Now, with one of them operating from beyond the grave, they dive into a world of shady mediums, troublesome spirits, and uncomfortable truths.
Darkly funny, thought-provoking, and full of twists, Dead Sceptic is a genre-bending tale of ghost hunting, grief, and friendship that refuses to die.
Perfect for fans of dark comedy, paranormal satire, and ghost stories with bite.
And Still the Faer Folk Dance
In the midst of the grim reality of the Great War, Frances takes comfort in the tales of the Faer Folk recounted by her dearest friend, Joe. As tragedy threatens to engulf her, Frances appeals to those mysterious beings out of desperation and is astonished by the response.
Meanwhile, Colen, a young soldier haunted by the horrors of the front line, takes refuge in the village, nestled at the top of the Yorkshire Dales. Seeking only peace and healing, he finds himself drawn into the adventure, rekindling his own deep connection with the world of Faerie.
However, an evil mind plots against them all, a dark heart bent only on destruction and revenge...
"And Still The Faer Folk Dance" is a spellbinding liminal fantasy, a compelling, nostalgic tale of love, hope and perseverance that unfolds against the backdrop of a war-torn world.