Books with author D.M. Blackwell

shrouded in mystery centuries later is the strange disappearance of 117 colonists who settled on the island of Roanoke in Virginia. A return trip postponed by three whole years due to a massive naval war, Roanoke governor John White returned to the island only to find it completely empty. All traces of the English settler had been wiped away. The only clue as to what might have become of them was the name "Croatoan" carved into a wooden post.

"Contemporary reporters stumble into ancient powers - and modern urban fantasy gets a colonial Gothic twist. Blackwell's smartly original series is heady - and headless - good fun."-- Melissa F. Olson, author of the bestselling Boundary Magic and Scarlett Bernard seriesA Celtic legend and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" collide in A Soul to Steal, a bestselling Kindle novel that deftly combines urban fantasy, mystery, and suspense.A serial killer on the loose, two reporters in his sights, and a legendary ghost haunting the town...Lord Halloween, a vicious murderer who targeted Loudoun County, Va., twelveyears ago, has returned. Quinn and Kate, two community journalists, race to uncover his identity before a promised bloodbath on Halloween. But to stop him, they may unleash a far darker threat -- and pay an unimaginable price.A Soul to Steal has been featured on USA Today and praised by book bloggers and readers alike for its thrilling combination of urban fantasy, mystery and suspense. "With the combination of an ancient Celtic myth and the legend of the Headless Horseman, Blackwell's story is a leave-the-light-on kind of page turner... If you like suspenseful thrillers, check out A Soul to Steal."--Indie Reader [Featured on USA Today Books]GET LOST IN THE SANHEIM CHRONICLES:Book One, A Soul to Steal: Two reporters on the trail of a killer find much more than they bargained for. "When I first downloaded 'A Soul to Steal' I had no idea I would get sucked into a series that would fire my imagination and twist mythologies so thoroughly."Book Two: Band of Demons: Quinn and Kate confront a new evil that threatens to destroy their town. The novel has earned rave reviews for its "plot twists that will leave you gasping for air."Book Three: Give the Devil His Due: "A stellar conclusion to one of the best trilogies I've ever read... I'm still reeling from the ending."

Sean Gordon went inside Madison Manor on Nov. 14, 2010, and was never seen again. The only clues to his fate were a series of blog posts he left behind, allegedly recounting his final hours inside one of the most haunted houses in the world. But what started as an investigation into the mysterious occurrences inside Madison Manor also revealed shocking truths about Sean’s own past. “The Last Blog” is a 10,000-word short story that includes Sean’s final blog postings, as well as additional analysis and insight provided by noted supernatural expert Soren Chase. It’s the perfect treat for Halloween!

The most controversial thriller of 2016 that has reviewers divided!*Just 99p or Read for FREE on Kindle Unlimited****The #1 Amazon Kindle Bestseller***IN FOUR MINUTES HIS LIFE CHANGED FOREVER...A family day out is brought to an abrupt end when Clayton Bentham's wife and teenage daughter disappear. He leaves them for several, short minutes to make a secret phone call to his ex-mistress. When he returns, they have vanished without a trace. Their abandoned drinks are set upon their seats, right next to his wife's phone.He is forced to admit that they have gone, and calls the police for help. An investigation is launched, but it's immediately obvious to Clayton that the chief detective is determined to find him guilty...With no one to turn to and with the police case drawing focus around him, he is forced to start his own investigation.Clayton has been keeping secrets, but it soon becomes apparent that his wife has some disturbing secrets of her own...And the more he digs, the more he discovers that these secrets may just be the cause of her mysterious disappearance...While My Back Was Turned is a page-turning mystery thriller with a twist you won't see coming. Perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Mark Edwards, Sue Fortin, Lisa Hall & Linwood BarclayWhat people are saying about While My Back Was Turned:“...A very gripping mystery thriller, five stars...”“...I read this book in two sittings I couldn't wait to get back to it...”“...I could not put it down. I kept telling myself “just another chapter”, but just kept on going! Great read...”“...The suspense and many twists and turns kept me guessing until the end...highly enjoyed this book...”

Maisie used to hate History lessons. Now she's living them. It's 1971 and everyone's wearing platform boots and colour combinations that make Maisie's eye's bleed. Up in London on New Year's Eve, a revelation about Rob shatters her world and leaves her friends reeling from the shock. They need to get Scott back to 1987, but he's currently out of action and under Valerie's care. To pass the time, Lizzy decides to cheer everyone up by planning a joyride on the Weys, using random tokens borrowed from a bedside table. Where's the harm in that? Of course, where Lizzy is concerned, nothing ever goes smoothly and Maisie finds herself in more danger than she's ever been in with new friend Tommy, who threatens to make life even more complicated. This is the third book in the Weys series, where 20th century time travel meets ancient myths and legends. A fantastic read for young adults, new adults and any adults who enjoy reading about flares, faux fur and family rifts. Readers will get a better experience if they read the books in order.Come follow me on Facebook for updates and promotions as they drop! **NB** Please note that this series contains some strong language.

'A British Back to the Future with a paranormal twist.' It's 2019, and Maisie can't wait to finish her final exams and get away from her strict, controlling mother. The last thing she is expecting to find in the Old Library at her school is a door through Time, which takes her and her friends back to 1987 and her mother's 18th birthday party.As well as coping with a teenage mum, big hair, vinyl records and power ballads, Maisie's also trying not to fall in love. When tragedy strikes at the party, travelling in Time reveals its menacing side, and Maisie already has a battle on her hands when her grandmother reveals a family secret that changes everything – forever.This is the first book in the Weys series, for young adults, new adults and any adults who have happy memories of mullets, Marathons and Monster Munch … Come like me on Facebook for updates and promotions as they drop!

Blackwell looks at the role of political conflict in creating refugees and introduces us to the vital importance of politics in the therapeutic context. In his discussion of forced migration and cultural transitions, he describes some of the essentials of working cross-culturally, and attunes the therapist to the influence of their own political and cultural context. This is a concise book with many complex issues introduced succinctly and outlined clearly. It ends with chapters on working with interpreters, advocacy and welfare issues, supervision, and a comprehensive list of references and resources.'- Bereavement Care'It is most welcome to come across this easy-to-read book directed at those with responsibility for counselling or offering psychotherapy to recently arrived immigrants. Although primarily aimed at therapists, as a very broad introduction to working with refugees, it contains material relevant to social workers and health care professionals. This text does succeed in setting out a broad. introduction to the major themes of therapeutic work with refugees.'- British Journal of Social Work'This excellent book has been written by a psychotherapist and supervisor with many years' experience at the medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, and he explains clearly and concisely the issues experienced by refugees, as well as the different areas of concern for counsellors and psychotherapists working with them. I can wholeheartedly recommend this useful, easy to read, concise and intelligently written book for anyone interested in this area of work.'- Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal'It is rare to me to read a book in one sitting. But this slim volume more than inspires the concentration and deserves the investment. Do not be put off if you are working directly with refugees. Without doubt, the book fulfils its description as an essential tool to help counselors and psychotherapists engage with the experiences of persecution, violence and exile often faced by refugees. But the book also doubles as a concise and accessible framework for describing the role of psychotherapy in the modern world where `identity' is so problematic that an understanding of the political and cultural context is central to the task. Dick Blackwell has based the book on the work undertaken at the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture and Organized Violence where he has worked for over 16 years. His experience shines through the straightforward accessible prose with numerous nuggets of wisdom and common sense all delivered in a direct style that manages to avoid the dangers of a polemic. But what makes the book such a gem is his belief, and presumably his experience, that even in the face of appalling atrocity, a willingness to connect, to respect and to learn can build the interpersonal structure where healing can take place.' - Therapeutic Community Journal'The different experiences of refugees and therapists are documented in separate sections, which make it easy to read. I also like the fact that the author addresses the important and often overlooked challenges of working with interpreters and the dilemma for therapists of becoming advocates. These ongoing challenges are clearly outlined and discussed in a straightforward manner, with useful insights given from the author's own experience. The book is written in a factual and easy-to-follow manner and is accessible enough to be used as a tool in the therapy process as it could be given to a client to enable them to understand the experience of psychotherapy. I found this book to be extremely useful, well laid out and a good basic manual to have on hand when trying to understand the experiences of refugees. I would highly recommend this book as a reference for those working with refugees and as a basic information pack for those who are training or preparing to begin psychotherapy work with refugees.' - Community CareThis concise book is an essential tool to help counsellors and psychotherapists understand and engage with the experiences of persecution, violence and exile often faced by refugees. Dick Blackwell's unique framework is based on work carried out at the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture. It offers a flexible approach to the special circumstances of displaced and traumatized clients from different cultural and political backgrounds. The author considers four levels of experience - political, cultural, interpersonal and intrapsychic - and explores each of these in relation to both the client and therapist. He also includes practical information on advocacy, supervision and working with interpreters.

GET LOST IN THE SANHEIM CHRONICLES A Celtic legend and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" collide in The Sanheim Chronicles, a trilogy that deftly combines urban fantasy, mystery, and suspense. Book One, A Soul to Steal: "When I first downloaded 'A Soul to Steal' I had no idea I would get sucked into a series that would fire my imagination and twist mythologies so thoroughly." Book Two: Band of Demons, has earned rave reviews for its "plot twists that will leave you gasping for air." Book Three: Give the Devil His Due has been called "a stellar conclusion to one of the best trilogies I've ever read... I'm still reeling from the ending." "I am happy to cheer Mr. Blackwell on as he draws us into his supernatural thriller, The Sanheim Chronicles." -- Mark Metcalf, Actor (The Master, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) MORE ABOUT A SOUL TO STEAL: THE SANHEIM CHRONICLES, BOOK ONE: "With the combination of an ancient Celtic myth and the legend of the Headless Horseman, Blackwell's story is a leave-the-light-on kind of page turner... If you like suspenseful thrillers, check out A Soul to Steal." --Indie Reader [Featured on USA Today Books] A serial killer on the loose, two reporters in his sights, and a legendary ghost haunting the town... Lord Halloween, a vicious murderer who targeted Loudoun County, Va., twelve years ago, has returned. Quinn and Kate, two community journalists, race to uncover his identity before a promised bloodbath on Halloween. But to stop him, they may unleash a far darker threat -- and pay an unimaginable price. A Soul to Steal has been featured on USA Today and praised by book bloggers and readers alike for its thrilling combination of urban fantasy, mystery and suspense. See What Critics Are Saying: "Blackwell has woven a Celtic myth, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and a serial killer's rampage into a great novel... When everything came together and all the pieces finally fell into place I was completely shocked. The ending was fantastic." --Vanessa The Jeep Diva [Book Blog] "You have the paranormal, murder, mystery/thriller, suspense and a little romance all rolled into one great read... Everything comes together incredibly well at the end. The ending of this book was amazing. I highly recommend this book." --Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy Book Lovers [Book Blog] "This is one of those novels that manages to blend many different genres into a satisfying read. This is predominately a supernatural thriller, but Blackwell also manages to have a romantic narrative in the story as well which doesn't feel forced or false." --Ginger Nuts of Horror [Book Blog]

When Morgan loses Holly's friendship bracelet in her Nan's concrete bunker, they go inside to find it and discover that it's a whole lot more than a storage place for coal. Unexpectedly back in time, the two girls meet new friends Bob, Frank and Nellie and soon find themselves in the middle of a mystery. Who is stealing food from Fordham's farm?What is hidden under the strange tree on Totleigh Hill?And how do you explain a mobile phone to a kid from the 1940s?Suitable for 8+, and anyone who enjoys a good old Blytonesque mystery adventure!

Morgan and Holly are back in the past, but summer is definitely over …Arriving in a snow-smothered Totleigh during the worst winter anyone can remember, Morgan and Holly are excited to be with their old friends again. But in spite of the deep snow, something sinister is happening, and it’s not long before the adventurers find themselves in the middle of another mystery.Who knocks on the window in the middle of the night?Who is buried in the Unnamed Tomb?What happens when you give Haribo to someone from the 1940s?The Secret of the Unnamed Tomb is the second in the Totleigh Chronicles. Make sure you read The Secret of Totleigh Hill first!Suitable for 8+, and anyone who enjoys a good old Blytonesque mystery adventure.

IN FOUR MINUTES HIS LIFE CHANGED FOREVER... A family day out is brought to an abrupt end when Clayton Bentham's wife and teenage daughter disappear. He leaves them for several, short minutes to make a secret phone call to his ex-mistress. When he returns, they have vanished without a trace. Their abandoned drinks are set upon their seats, right next to his wife's phone. He is forced to admit that they have gone, and calls the police for help. An investigation is launched, but it's immediately obvious to Clayton that the chief detective is determined to find him guilty... With no one to turn to and with the police case drawing focus around him, he is forced to start his own investigation. Clayton has been keeping secrets, but it soon becomes apparent that his wife has some disturbing secrets of her own...And the more he digs, the more he discovers that these secrets may just be the cause of her mysterious disappearance... While My Back Was Turned is a page-turning mystery thriller with a twist you won't see coming. Perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Mark Edwards, Sue Fortin & Linwood Barclay