“Whitbourn’s wit is both unforced and splendidly droll.” –The Daily Express
“Original and intriguing.” – Starburst
“He doesn’t cheat, and he doesn’t soften the edges.” – Mary Gentle
The Binscombe Tales
“These stories are not comfortable to read, but they still bring enjoyment of good company and the vicarious chill of a good fright at someone else’s expense, and as such are to be heartily recommended.” – Interzone
“Very fine traditional ghost stories with an unexpectedly modern slant… Genius.” – Phil Rickman
A Dangerous Energy
“A work of brilliance. Never was a prize more richly deserved.” – Starburst
“A terrifying story, marvellously inventive, written with great power.”
– The Times
The Royal Changeling
“The powerful, dark deviousness of Whitbourn’s world makes this novel most intriguing.” – Locus
“Gutsy, witty and time-twisting.” – The Daily Telegraph
“A great historical fantasy.” – The Bookseller
“A brisk-moving, exciting story, rich in humour and historical detail.” – SFX
Downs-Lord Dawn
“Witty, bawdy, action-packed and extremely clever.” – Waterstone’s SF magazine
“Pulled off with panache and no small amount of humour.” – The Daily Express
“If you’re looking for something entirely different from the run-of-the-mill, make this your first port of call.” – Ariel
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