Justin Newland crafts secret histories where real events and historical personages are guided and motivated by numinous and supernatural forces, infusing history with a supernatural twist. His narratives delve into the hidden origins that shaped modern times, exploring themes of politics, religion, and war through an otherworldly lens. Newland's writing invites readers into intricate worlds where history intertwines with the mystical, revealing concealed truths. He offers a distinct perspective on the forces that have molded our civilization.
Nelan Michaels arrives in Plymouth after a global voyage on the Golden Hind, driven by his quest to master his mystical powers linked to the salamander, a spirit of fire. His journey is fueled by a deep desire to reunite with his beloved Eleanor, intertwining themes of love and self-discovery with the allure of the supernatural.
1575: Nelan Michaels is a young Flemish man fleeing religious persecution in the Spanish Netherlands. Settling in Mortlake outside London, he studies under Queen Elizabeth's court astrologer, conjuring a bright future - until he's wrongly accused of murder.