John Hopkins: At the heart of England

By Shane Terry

John Hopkins never asked for a gift from God - especially not this one.
After losing his best friend, John is left broken, angry, and drifting. But when an angel appears in his dreams, he wakes with an unsettling new ability:

He can see the dead. And the dead want answers.

Now working as a Supernatural Private Investigator, John is dragged into cases he never chooses. Cases involving ghosts, monsters, demons, and secrets the living were never meant to uncover.

But his latest client, Tim Davidson, is different.

He's a freshly deceased janitor with no family, no enemies, and apparently killed by a werewolf in the middle of London.

Only... nothing about Tim's death adds up.

With the help of Father Osman, a kindly ghost unwilling to pass on, and Jake, a street-smart teen spirit, John must confront a mystery far darker than a single murder.

Because someone in London is summoning monsters.
And they know exactly who John is.

A gripping blend of supernatural noir, British humour, and page-turning mystery, this debut novel is perfect for fans of Ben Aaronovitch, Jim Butcher, and Neil Gaiman.

At its heart, this is a story about grief, friendship, redemption-and the monsters we face both in the shadows and within ourselves.

Step into a London where the dead have stories... and John Hopkins is the only one left to hear them.

"A Debut That Lingers. Tense, poignant, and profoundly human, John Hopkins: At the Heart of England is an impressive entry into urban fantasy. It offers a sharp mystery laced with hope, proving that the most haunting stories are those rooted in our shared frailties. For readers craving a thriller with heart-and a touch of the otherworldly-this noir-tinged gem is essential. Shane Terry has crafted a world where the dead demand answers, and the living might just find them." The table read magazine

"Original, deftly crafted, and a 'must' for fans of supernatural fantasy fiction featuring a a private investigator, a noir style mystery, compulsive page turning suspense -- and ghosts . A memorable and fun read from cover to cover, "John Hopkins: At the Heart of England" by Shane Terry is a unique and unreservedly recommended pick for personal reading lists and community library Contemporary Urban Fantasy Fiction collections." The Midwest Book Review

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FVY8B273
• ISBN13: 9798269388908
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"