Phil Parker: Author
Teller of tales, weaver of yarns, chronicler of the fantastic - that's me!
You'll find my stories are inspired by three things:
* The myths and legends of the British Isles
* Inter-dimensional portals leading to new worlds
* Flawed characters seeking redemption
Visit my YouTube channel where you'll find introductions to my books plus workshop resources for writers and book reviews!
Inspired by British Folklore
With thousands of years of history, these island are full of myths and legends, some so realistic you have to ask if they really happened. Where does history end and legend begin? I've found the more I discover, the more I want to learn. My stories focus on helping my readers wonder if there might be a nugget of reality in my fantastical tales.
Complex, Flawed Characters
Humans are flawed, it's a quality that makes us human. My stories explore how a flaw drives events that not only bring the reader to a thrilling and satisfying ending - but tells us something about what it means to be human too. Can a flawed character ever find redemption?
8
Published Novels
Eight captivating fantasy novels released to critical acclaim - with more to follow!
4.5
Average Review Score
Consistently high ratings from fantasy readers
I always appreciate it when readers contribute reviews to platforms like Goodreads or having bought the book from Amazon. It helps others find the book and ignites those Amazon algorithms that are the life-blood for indie authors like me!
Here's what some readers said:
What Fantasy Fans Say About
Phil Parker’s Books
The inside story of the british bureau for the arcane: The dark elf dynasty file
"I have very, very much enjoyed The Dark Elf Dynasty File and I would recommend it to anyone who likes grimdark and noir with some humour."
Award-winning author Bjorn Larssen.
“I really enjoyed this book. The story was exciting and unpredictable. It’s a fascinating and riveting blend of fantasy and spy thriller: the fantasy version of Men in Black.”
Damien Larkin, award-winning author
the bastard from fairyland
"This is effing brutal. There's blood, torture, death, violence, a world savaged by fae and under threat of total destruction. Loved it."
"A well told tale which combines Celtic myths, Arthurian legends, dystopian visions of a world ravaged by climate change and some good old blood and guts battles. Oh, and dragons. What's not to love?"
"The prose is simply beautiful. It's a book that takes you to a Fantasy world unlike any other but also reflects our times in a very real way. A unique and fresh modern take on a genre that sorely needs more books like this."
city of onyx
"The first thing you notice about a Phil Parker story, and this one is no different, is that there's a tremendous amount of emphasis placed on the characters and their own individual journeys, both physical and emotional. Rarely will you find such quality characterization and dialogue making you feel as if you are intimately connected to each person.”
Nick Borrelli, Out of This World blog
‘An enjoyable, easy read, full of wit and humour. If you like loveable rogues thrust into unwilling heroism, this could be the book for you.’