The Axe & Grindstone

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Have you ever fancied running a pub? What about two pubs?And what if they were in different dimensions? Enter Mark Adams who is in serious need of a pint.

Now the fabled landlord of Peacebattle, he’s the only person who can stop the world from screaming for the rest of time. But why choose a loser to save the world? What is the truth at the heart of the Binding Brothers’ dark religion and the monsters who thrive in its heart? And will Mark survive long enough to remember the most important advice of his entire career:

Don’t scream. Whatever you do. Don’t scream.

About the author

The Axe & Grindstone is Paul’s first novel, and he’s had to convince his mother that its main character isn’t really based on him. She’s not entirely convinced. He lives on a roundabout in Lewisham with his husband, Gareth, and their two cats, Billy and Hartnell.

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Why We Like It

  • "It's funny. It's fantastical. It's horrortastic. It's un-put-downable." - Amazon Reviewer
  • "If you like you fantasy on the darker and sinister side but with a humorous and human warmth, this is definitely the book for you!" - Amazon Reviewer
  • "This story is a slow burn with a lot of introspection from characters, though the villains are downright nasty and the goodies are a spectrum of ‘heroic’ to ‘reasonably good’. I’m a huge fan of the way this author’s mind works." - Amazon Reviewer

The Axe & Grindstone is Paul’s first novel, and he’s had to convince his mother that its main character isn’t really based on him. She’s not entirely convinced. He lives on a roundabout in Lewisham with his husband, Gareth, and their two cats, Billy and Hartnell.

How it works

The book will be delivered in 10 instalments (or staves), one every day. The instalments are delivered to your Pigeonhole bookshelf on your IOS or Android app. You will receive an email letting you know when each stave is available.

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Links will be included at the end of the final stave which will allow you to leave reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.  
This book will be removed from the platform 14 days after the final stave.

Any questions? Drop us a line on laurence@pigeonholepublishing.com.

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