Joshua Winning is an author and film journalist whose work delves into the heart of genre storytelling with a distinctive voice. Drawing inspiration from a childhood steeped in the worlds of Whedon, Cameron, and Lucas, and literary heroes like Stephen King and Daphne du Maurier, his writing explores dark fantasy and thrilling narratives. Winning masterfully blends suspense with speculative elements, creating immersive experiences for readers. His prose is characterized by a keen understanding of genre conventions and a knack for crafting memorable, impactful stories.
Nicholas Hallow, now fifteen, delves deeper into the mysteries of the Sentinels, an ancient society linked to his parents. His quest leads him into a dark world filled with terrifying monsters and malevolent humans. As he faces the challenge of becoming a Sentinel, he must locate a mysterious girl, aided by a grumpy cat. Amidst his journey, an uprising of evil looms, threatening to obliterate the Sentinels and plunge the world into chaos.
Sentinels are the world's best-kept secret, but that secret's about to come out. A dark fantasy set in Cambridge, Sentinel is the first book in the thrilling Sentinel Trilogy, a world of unconventional heroes, monsters, murder and magic.