Simon Kurt Unsworth Books

Exploring the unseen and often overlooked aspects of reality, the narrative invites readers to delve into a world filled with hidden wonders and subtle mysteries. It challenges perceptions and encourages a deeper understanding of the familiar, revealing the extraordinary in the mundane. Through vivid storytelling, the book uncovers the layers of existence that lie just beyond the periphery of our vision, prompting reflection on the nature of awareness and discovery.

A stunning new thriller from the critically acclaimed author of The Devil's Detective. When a violent outbreak of fires plunges his city into chaos, Thomas Fool, commander of Hell's Information Men, finds himself outsmarted by a shadowy new department called the Evidence.

WELCOME TO HELL. Solving crimes was the purpose of Hell's Information Men, yet they almost never achieved it, and even when they did, the facts they scraped free were lost, buried again in the labyrinthine mess of the infernal Bureaucracy. When an unidentified, brutalised body is discovered in Hell, the case is assigned to Thomas Fool. But how do you investigate a murder where death is commonplace and everyone is guilty of something?

The book chronicles the chaotic journey of transforming Simon Kurt Unsworth's short stories into a theatrical production titled Quiet Hauntings. It details the creative process filled with edits, changes, and challenges faced by the author, director, and cast as they navigated a mix of ghosts, farmers, and legal mysteries. The narrative captures the blend of confusion and artistry that emerged from their efforts, ultimately resulting in a unique theatrical experience.