Jessica M Taylor
ALLi Author Member
Location: United Kingdom
Genres: Guidebooks, Commercial Fiction, Crime, Espionage, Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Short/Flash Fiction Collection, Speculative Fiction, Thriller, Suspense
Jessica M Taylor lives in the middle of nowhere in East Scotland, which suits her as the rest of the world is a bit too peopley. She has previously lived in London, Prague and Glasgow, studied technical theatre, the Czech language and law in each one respectively. She has worked as a tour guide on open-topped London buses and walking tours, as a ghost and historical tour guide in Prague, also writing for the company’s blog and web content, and had a short stint as part of the historical team at Glasgow Central Station, trying to improve the visitor experience. She’s also worked over the years in accessibility and behind the scenes for Scottish Television, Setanta Sports, the BBC and ITV. Jessica has published three full-length novels in the SFF genre and one collection of short stories. She has been nominated for a CWA Debut Dagger award and an Edgar award for best short story.
Jessica M Taylor's books
Genres: Espionage, Horror, Speculative Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
State Security officer Radek Malásek has lost days from his memory. The Státní Bezpečnost have lost one of their agents. Both seem connected to a circular “panelák’ building in south Prague. Malásek, assigned to stay undercover in one of the apartments in case the missing officer returns, soon falls prey to the weird phenomena that have plagued the residents for years. Hideous effigies are left on balconies. People vanish. Spectral dogs appear out of the fog at night to prowl the gardens. And there is always a feeling that, no matter how sure Malásek is that he’s alone in that apartment, there is someone else in the next room. What seemed like a simple case of defection or espionage takes on a more sinister twist the further Malásek delves into the history of the building, its architect and its inhabitants. The drab concrete of the panelák hold the key to...
Genres: Mystery, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi)
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
WELCOME ABOARD! Why pick one holiday destination when you can see a whole solar system in award-winning comfort? Relax and let our newest five-star luxury liner DRV XANADU take you on an unforgettable journey through the Trinary Systems, with all-inclusive dining and genuine human hospitality and culture. *LBPT WOULD LIKE TO EMPHASISE THAT THERE IS NO CAUSE FOR ALARM ON THE CURRENT VOYAGE. THE TRAGIC DEATH OF A CREW MEMBER IS A GREAT LOSS TO THE COMPANY, HOWEVER THE ITINERARY WILL CONTINUE AS PLANNED. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR CANCELLATIONS BASED ON RUMOURS OF SKULDUGGERY AND MURDER. It was supposed to be another routine cruise around the Rinaldo system, albeit onboard a ship that should have been decommissioned before some of its crew were even born. Security Chief Val Kazda and Facilities Officer Janvier Moran are regulars on the staff, expecting more complaints, whining and stupid questions interspersed with...
Genres: Horror, Magical Realism, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
A series of tales inspired by Russian culture and folklore, as Volodya Voronin trains to become the guardian of the border between the real world and the world of stories and monsters, all while coping with the very modern problems of his little Siberian town.
Genres: Experimental Fiction, Horror, Speculative Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
A collection of supernatural and dark fantasy stories inspired by and set in Scotland.