The Bleeds: A Knock at the Door

By Danny Lenihan

An unexpected knock at the door shatters Jaxon Leith’s daily routine, propelling him into The Bleeds alongside his friend Mylo, in pursuit of a mysterious girl.

While waiting in a bar, a towering man consumed by fury storms in, targeting a defenceless woman. Jaxon intervenes to protect her, only to awaken hours later in a cold, solitary cell, his memory blank.

"A Knock At The Door" is a gripping tale of fate and consequence, where a single pivotal moment alters Jaxon's destiny forever. This suspenseful narrative is the second instalment in a series of short stories, serving as a prelude to Danny Lenihan's critically acclaimed debut novel, ROGUE.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Danny Lenihan
• Release date: Apr 8, 2021
• ISBN: 9781838476434

Danny Lenihan

Danny Lenihan was born in West London, raised in Chessington and now lives in the Shires with his two children. A former press photographer and stand-up comedian, Danny spends his days writing and designing for his global brands, 3 Legged Thing and Toxic Bags.A passionate writer, Danny has contributed to several books prior to publishing his debut novel, Rogue in 2021. For over three decades he has written for newspapers, magazines, TV, film and radio, and hosts the cult comedy podcast “Faces for Radio”.For more than a decade, Danny toured the world as a stand-up comedian, during which time he starred in three movies, numerous television shows and was a frequent panellist and contributor to BBC Radio. An accomplished musician and songwriter, Danny composed the musical score to British director, Pat Higgins’ debut horror movie, Trashhouse.

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A Knock At The Door

A KNOCK AT THE DOOR

THE BLEEDS

BOOK 2

DANNY LENIHAN

Broken Earth

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CONTENTS

A Knock At The Door

Also by Danny Lenihan

A KNOCK AT THE DOOR

I woke up in a cell, my back killing me from six hours of lying on the concrete floor. The mangled remains of the cot in the corner were no longer useable, unless you’d had jabs for every living disease imaginable.

I was getting a little peeved at being incarcerated for helping someone.

Again.

It’s not like I enjoy being cuffed and mishandled. Well, not by a guy twice my size with biceps like thighs, at any rate.

The day had begun with a knock at the door. I was still asleep and had absolutely no intention of waking up