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The Psychic of Sachsenhausen is available to buy
My new novel, The Psychic of Sachsenhausen, is available to buy on Kindle, in paperback and hardback. Buy now: US Buy now: UK The novel is a tense supernatural tale of love and hate, pride and shame, hope and horror that builds to a harrowing finale in the dark heart of Nazi Germany. "David Turton's... Continue Reading →
The First Dog Walker – new short story
Issue 1 of Sunderland-based publication Holmeside Writing contains a new short story from me - The First Dog Walker. The dark tale explores a situation where a body is found by an early morning dog walker. But who found the body first? Read the story, plus other excellent ones by talented Sunderland writers, here: https://holmesidewriting2021.wordpress.com/2021/12/26/259/
New publisher – Curious Corvid Publishing
I have signed with US-based independent publisher Curious Corvid Publishing, who will release my second novel, The Psychic of Sachsenhausen in September 2022.
‘Bonjour Stevie’ anthology now free on Kindle
Special Halloween offer: For a limited time, my short story anthology 'Bonjour, Stevie and Other Short Tales of Horror' is FREE on Kindle. Download Your Free Copy Now: US UK
An Interview With… David Turton
An interview with yours truly – enjoy!
David Turton is an indie horror and science fiction author whose output over the last couple of years has been prolific. His debut novel The Malaise was published in December 2018, sandwiched between the publication of over 30 short stories on various platforms. His anthology of quick horror reads The Gull and Other Short Tales of Horror has received thousands of downloads. Yorkshireman David, who now lives in the North East of England, was shortlisted for the Sunderland Short Story Award 2019 and is working on his next project, The Psychic of Sachsenhausen.
What was your first book and when did you write it?
My debut novel was The Malaise, a post-apocalyptic story set in the UK. It tells the story of a technologically-dependent world in the near future, which succumbs to an unexplained bout of violence and suicide, leaving only a handful of survivors who attempt to rebuild…
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Enjoy The Fish’rmen in Scare Street anthology
My Lovecraftian short story The Fish'rmen has been published in kindle, paperback and audiobook in Night Terrors Volume 5, by Scare Street. The story revolves around a food reviewer who visits a mysterious island with fish n'chips to die for... Get the ebook or paperback Get the Audiobook
Noir from the Bar – new NHS crime thriller anthology
My short crime story The Albatross and the Cambrio Cigarette has been published in a brand new anthology
October Author Events
A bit of exciting news! Firstly, after being long-listed in 2018, I’ve been shortlisted for the Sunderland Short Story Award 2019 - in the regional category. The winners will be announced in a special event on 29 October 2019 at Sunderland Waterstones. Book your place here. Secondly, I’m giving an author talk as part of... Continue Reading →
Does fiction tell us how the world will end?
The end of the world. It’s the topic of many a best-selling novel and blockbuster film, spanning multiple genres and dating back almost two hundred years. It’s a question that’s been asked many times: how will the world as we know it come to an end? What will eventually wipe out humankind? The beauty of... Continue Reading →
The Malaise is 99p for a limited time
My debut post-apocalyptic science fiction horror novel The Malaise is now available on Kindle for a low price of 99p/$1.30. The deal is only available for a limited time so download your copy now! DOWNLOAD US DOWNLOAD UK