Ian Pattinson: 14 books

"Zeal There wasn’t much left of Otto when they finally found him. It takes dedication to dissemble a body so thoroughly with only steak knives and a kitchen blender." Thirteen tales- from flash fiction to short stories- from Ian Pattinson. Encounter battling aliens, creepy graffiti,...

'The pair steered straight for Edwards' table. Most of the other patrons remained blissfully unaware of the sharks gliding past them. He let them come to him because the shorter, darker one had reached into his jacket and moved the lapel far enough back for a shoulder holstered gun to be visible....

The Tories are in Manchester, and thousands have turned out to protest their presence.In the midst of the peaceful protest, a small group of hired troublemakers are planning to cause trouble. They want to start a riot, to distract from the demo's message, and usher in new laws.Irwin...

When a woman is shot dead on a quiet street of trendy shops, Detective Sergeant Kay Wood is reunited with an old acquaintance, and has to work with retired intelligence analyst Irwin Baker to help them out. Unexpected violence flares on the streets of the Manchester suburb of Didsbury, and...

Tommy Hill walked back into Manchester on the tail of a thunderstorm, promising easy money and atonement for his former sins. Joe Wilkinson doesn't want anything to do with his former friend, but it's not going to work out that way. Once again the Police think he's involved, and some want revenge...

“You’re a tough one, Danny. I’ll give you that.” The figure slumped against the concrete didn’t acknowledge the compliment beyond flinching away from the sound of his assailant’s voice. Something heavy rumbled over the bridge above them at speed. Even as Saturday rolled over...

Five years ago the United States began to self destruct. As momentum toward a nuclear civil war grew at home, US covert kill teams- and then the military- rampaged through Europe attacking imaginary enemies. The USA found itself at war with former allies. Great Britain closed its borders and stayed...

Two short tales putting a spin on some common stories.Chosen OnesWhat happens to teenaged heroes once they've fulfilled the prophecies and saved the world? Well, the lost prince of Atlantis is going to speed dating events in Manhattan, and having a surprising meeting.SourceThe...

'“Autumn is boyfriend season. With the nights drawing in and the weather getting worse it's the right time to have a man to keep you warm and stuff.” I was with Lauren and Vanessa, a few pints into the night somewhere in Didsbury, when Lauren had dropped this concept into the conversation. “And...

From an apocalypse of time travellers at the inauguration, to Trumpy Bear's feud with Ranger Smith over forest fire alarmism, and on, updating every week, the Alternative Facts mailing list offered flash fiction, satire and commentary on US and world politics for the first 100 days of the Trump...

Warden's Lodge has a blood soaked history dating back to before the Civil War. After a violent massacre it has stood empty for over twenty years. The locals keep their doors locked and are never far from a gun, fearing what they think lives in the lodge. When eight teenagers turn up, determined...

Tammy, Tatiana and Miko- enhanced humans working for a mysterious Artificial Intelligence known only as Ruby Horse- have been sent to an Eastern European forest to shut down a secret lab which has started offering combat robots to the highest bidder. "General Ordnance Division, shortened...

"There wasn't an officer over the age of thirty-five in the squad room. There were some old-timers still in uniform, but a generation of law enforcement was in prison or retirement, and the children had taken their places.Barker's desk was laden with paperbacks, video discs and action...

The Lost Picture Show is home to films yet to be made, putting a twist on genres and playing with plots. Grab some popcorn, settle down, and enjoy.In a climate changed future, Pickers travel the badlands between towns and farms, salvaging what they can from before the collapse.One family...