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DerekTobin

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Thanks to all you wonderful authonomites - authors and readers alike who carried my wee book to the Editor's Desk. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment and I know The Angel Chord is stronger from having made each and every one of your acquaintances.

I work as a physiotherapist - that's the day job my wife keeps telling me not to give up. I also enjoy making a racket with a guitar and have been called a singer/songwriter by some and a lot worse by others.

As for writing - I dont have any grand aspirations - I would love to publish but I am realistic. I know the the odds and can live with them; if it happens great, if not I still enjoy the process.

I've uploaded only part of my book (as that seems to be the trend given the top 5) but I'd gladly put up the rest if anyone requests as it is complete at 134k words.

I'd love to find representation and any interested agents or publishers can contact me at d_tobin@sky.com

favourite books

Hearts in Atlantis - Stephen King
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - Hunter S Thomson
To Kill a Mocking Bird - Harper Lee
The Catcher in the Rye - JD Salinger
Odd Thomas (all) Dean Koontz

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The Angel Chord

Derek Tobin

Supernatural thriller: three strangers stumble into an End of Days demonic plot and discover that atheistic, hooker-using and guitar-playing angels are the world's only hope.


Three strangers (from contemporary Glasgow, London and Los Angeles) collide as they travel to a mysterious gathering in Los Angeles which they are suddenly forced to attend. As the real world unravels around them, they discover the truth about angels and demons and how they exert their influence on earth.

Upon his deathbed, Floyd Jackson imparts a secret to his eighteen-year-old grandson Sandy. He tells the boy the hidden truth about angels and demons. Floyd explains the three things Sandy need know about angels: they don’t have halos, they don’t have wings, but they do play harps - or at least they used to - in modern times replaced by guitars.

This is the one truth, hiding in plain sight in every holy book (whatever flavour) ever written. But a guitar in an Angel's hands is a weapon - a means of harnessing it's icon. Floyd knows this because he himself was a demon host, and, now repentent, asks his atheistic grandson to wash clean the stain he placed upon their family. But can an atheist become an angel? And if so, can he harness an icon with enough power to stop the End of Days?

 

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TheFourHorsemenSeries wrote 65 days ago

Derek I'm leaving authonomy. Just don't really have the time. Have....

MatthewBrenn wrote 81 days ago

Derek, A while ago, you commented on my first book, “Orphan of Gre....

leeconnor wrote 88 days ago

Hi Derek You previously read and reviewed my novel "Elton: The Dif....

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So called friends can be so ignorant

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Pals, friends, acquaintances…how are you? The Greenest day on the pla....

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I wrote 377 days ago

Hi Fatema I enjoyed reading this. You definately have a lyrical and poetic quality to your words. You ask many interesting questions - although it did drift from one thought to the next like a continuous stream of consciousness. It also had echoes of Jane austen - loved this line "Even if smeone to... view book

I wrote 413 days ago

Hi John I enjoyed reading this - man you've got a lot going on in here, Goblins, elves dwarves humans and outer space - I love it. You have plenty of good characters and Vederan stands out for me as strong protagonist material. One thing - I would maybe give more explanation as to why he became par... view book

I wrote 419 days ago

Hi Cas I enjoyed reading this very much. Firstly I think the pitch is good - sets the scene nicely and gives away just enough to tweak the interest - so well done with that. You have a nice wriitng style - almost poetic at times and some lovely descriptive phrases throughout it. I am already on b... view book

I wrote 423 days ago

Hi Rodney I like this a lot. It has a real creepy feeling to it and I definately feel for those boys. I dont want to live with him or uncle Lu - that's for damn sure. The writing is clean and crisp and it draws me in. I cant find any faults with this so far. Good job sir. 6 stars and on my w/l for... view book

I wrote 438 days ago

Hi Oktober I really enjoyed reading this. Great premise - and very original too. It flows well and is a well manicured manuscript. Beth seems like an interesting protagonist and someone I could follow down the pages. I've made a few suggestions: "plotted his course with military precision" - too ... view book

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