Ordshaw Series

Welcome to Ordshaw. Don't look down.   Pax can't pay her rent and is six days away from the rough streets of Ordshaw. But when a vagrant steals her poker winnings, a desperate chase reveals her city has a unique underworld – one people will kill to keep secret.   Fiercely independent and unafraid of a challenge, Pax's search brings her up against a shady government ministry and volatile mercenary fairies. Because, yeah, it turns out fairies exist. And they have guns. But that's just the start of her trouble.   People have disappeared simply for discovering what's lurking under Ordshaw. To survive, Pax needs to go a lot further than that.   Under Ordshaw is the first part in the acclaimed Ordshaw series, seamlessly blending elements of urban fantasy, thriller and horror for a ride packed with mysteries, twists and unforgettable characters. Start reading today!

They hid among us, until she exposed them. They'll destroy everything to be hidden again. Pax is discovering that the smallest mistakes can have the deadliest impact. To protect her city, she's uncovered monstrous truths and involved terrible people. The consequences are coming for her. The Sunken City is unstable. The Fae are armed for war. Can Pax stop the coming disaster?   In the pulse-pumping conclusion to the thrilling Sunken City Trilogy, everything comes to a head! Start reading today to discover how the mysteries of Ordshaw connect and collide. What becomes of your favourite characters – and where will the Ordshaw series go next? What reviewers are saying about The Violent Fae...   "everything falls into place in the end" - Space & Sorcery   "Highly recommended for fans of urban fantasy with a difference." - Brainfluff   "a wonderful, thrilling and highly imaginative conclusion" - Phil Parker, author of The Knights Protocol Trilogy What reviewers are saying about the Ordshaw series...   "a unique urban fantasy that stands out for its well-rounded characters and disturbing settings. Williams has given readers plenty of thrills and mystery to keep the pages turning" - Fantasy Book Critic   "a gleaming example of what the Urban Fantasy subgenre has to offer" - Whispers & Wonder   "I have no hesitation in recommending this...I was hooked from start to finish." - Lynn's Books

She's touched the underworld. Can she survive its legacy? Waking on an unfamiliar floor, Pax is faced with two hard truths. A murderous government agency wants her dead – and monsters really do exist. What's more, her body's going haywire, which she desperately hopes isn't a side-effect of her encounters in the city's tunnels. To survive, and protect Ordshaw, she's got to expose who, or what, is behind the chaos - and she can't do it alone. But with only the trigger-happy Fae to turn to, Pax's allies might kill her before her enemies do... Don't miss this second entry in the thrilling Sunken City Trilogy, the opening arc of the ever-expanding Ordshaw urban fantasy series. The full trilogy is available now, featuring twists and turns, heart-pounding adventure and mercenary fairies that you'll find impossible to resist. Read it now to continue your journey through Ordshaw and be reunited with all the characters you love! What reviewers are saying about Blue Angel...   "unlike any fantasy I've ever read" - Way Too Fantasy "much bigger and more complicated, and I am so down for more of that" - Paper Plane Reviews "snappy dialogue, shoot-'em-out action and horrific slime monsters with teeth and eyeballs where they shouldn't be; like Buffy , but darker and adultier" - Bookshine & Readbows "Williams does it again … I'm seriously impressed" - Phil Parker, author of The Knights Protocol Trilogy

Tova's getting her hearing back. She's going to wish she wasn't. Alone in Tokyo for experimental ear surgery, Tova Nokes is finally shaking up her life. But when she starts to hear things she shouldn't, all she wants is to make it home alive. There's a voice saying it's where she comes from that makes her special. If she can only survive violent stalkers, and the terrible screams, she might figure out why… The City Screams is a stand-alone thriller in the Ordshaw urban fantasy series - get it now! What reviewers are saying about The City Screams... "Excellently realized characters and a plot where nothing is at it seems, there's no shortage of surprises along the way." - Whispers & Wonder   "A very different kind of story...intriguing and fascinating" - Space & Sorcery "cranks the dial and ramps up everything to twelve – I couldn't put the book down for the rest of the afternoon" - Rockstarlit Book Asylum "kept me up at night for quite a while afterwards!" - Bookshine & Readbows "Gripped me from the start and never let up" - Travis Riddle, author of The Narrows & Balam, Spring "Truly frightening...truly original" - Phil Parker, author The Knights Protocol trilogy

Ikiri demands blood. Whose will it be? A malevolent force stirs from the heart of the Congo. One child can stop it – but everyone wants her dead. Reece Coburn's gang have travelled half the world to protect Zipporah, only to find her in more danger than ever. Her violent father is missing, his murderous enemies are coming for them, and her brother's power is growing stronger. Entire communities are being slaughtered, and it's only getting worse. They have to reach Ikiri before its corruption spreads. But there's a long journey ahead, past ferocious killers and unnatural creatures – and very few people can be trusted along the way. Can two criminal musicians, an unstable assassin and a compromised spy reach Ikiri alive? What will it cost them along the way? Pick up this exciting conclusion to the Ikiri duology today, for a supernatural thriller that will keep you hooked right to the finish. What reviewers are saying... "both terrifying and mind-blowing" - Before We Go Blog "the perfect blend of action, horror and comedy" - Becky's Books "great pacing, an interesting cast, weird monsters...another fun, thrilling adventure to round out the Ikiri duology" - Travis Riddle, author of Flesh Eater and Spit and Song "an engrossing and ultimately very satisfying ending to this supernatural sci-fi thriller!" - Dini Panda Reads "If you are looking for adventure, mystery and a good measure of fantasy elements, you need look no further than this book" - Space & Sorcery "A memorable read highly recommended for fantasy readers looking for something different." - Brainfluff

"I was impressed by the quality of the writing and drawn rapidly into the story...an easy, entertaining read." – Mark Lawrence, Gemmell Award Winner and International Bestselling Author   No one returns from Ikiri.   Reece's gang of criminal jazz musicians have taken shelter in the wrong house. There's a girl with red eyes bound to a chair. The locals call her a devil – but Reece sees a kid that needs protecting. He's more right than he knows.   Chased by a shadowy swordsman and an unnatural beast, the gang flee across the Deep South with the kid in tow. She won't say where she's from or who exactly her scary father is, but she's got powers they can't understand. How much will Reece risk to save her?   On the other side of the world, Agent Sean Tasker's asking similar questions. With an entire village massacred and no trace of the killers, he's convinced Duvcorp's esoteric experiments are responsible. His only ally is an unstable female assassin, and their only lead is Ikiri – a black-site in the Congo, which no one leaves alive. How far is Tasker prepared to go for answers – and how will these two adventures collide?   The Ikiri Duology collects the second standalone arc in the Ordshaw series in one edition, including Kept From Cages and Given To Darkness. Read this complete, action-packed supernatural thriller today!   What reviewers are saying about the Ikiri Duology…   "Elements of Tarantino, Indiana Jones, and James Bond mix to form a heady brew of adrenaline cut with cultural soul." - Fantasy Book Review   "a gripping and unique suspense novel with a significant cross-genre appeal" - Fantasy Book Critic   "An addictive read that is difficult to put down" - Lynn's Books   "one of the strongest and most attention-grabbing opening chapters of all the self-published books I've ever read" - Fantasy Inn   "From the first page of the book, I was hooked" - Paul's Picks   "A crazy kind of adventure where you can only expect the unexpected" - Space & Sorcery   "If you're looking for a high adventure style book, with brilliantly written characters and a perfect mash-up of genres then look no further." - Crook's Books   "pure popcorn...the thriller-style pacing had me flipping the pages" - Jen, Queen's Book Asylum   "I had no idea what I was getting myself in for and I was richly rewarded" - The Sword Smith   "A wonderful, exciting, page-turner of a book" - Phil Parker, author of The Knights Protocol   "Get ready for a crazy, fun and terrifying ride!" - Dini Panda Reads   "The ONLY Urban Fantasy writer I will not hesitate to read (other than Dyrk Ashton of course)." - OllieSpot SFF Book Reviews

Welcome to Ordshaw. Don't look down.   Pax thought she knew the dark side of Ordshaw. A poker pro who hustles bankers and gangsters, she can take care of herself. But she's about to discover the shadows hide worse things than criminals.   When a thief steals her bankroll, it could cost Pax her home. Following his trail unearths a labyrinthine mystery that could cost Pax her life. Hidden tunnels, dangerous monstrosities and a particularly volatile breed of mercenary fairy awaits.   People have disappeared simply for discovering what's lurking under Ordshaw. To get her life back, Pax needs to go much further than that.   Will Pax's findings put the whole city at risk? Will her new allies prove more dangerous than the monstrous enemies? Will she even survive another day?   The Sunken City Trilogy collects the first complete arc in the Ordshaw series in one edition, including Under Ordshaw, Blue Angel and The Violent Fae. The perfect way to dive into a fast-paced, highly original series of fantasy thrillers.   What reviewers are saying about the Ordshaw series...   "a unique urban fantasy that stands out for its well-rounded characters and disturbing settings. Williams has given readers plenty of thrills and mystery to keep the pages turning" - Fantasy Book Critic   "a gleaming example of what the Urban Fantasy subgenre has to offer" - Whispers & Wonder   "I have no hesitation in recommending this...I was hooked from start to finish." - Lynn's Books   "A truly unique and interesting Urban Fantasy series" - Crooks Books   Start reading today!

Kit hung up her brass knuckles, but the shadows of her past lingered. Now they're back to claim her. Kit "Fadulous" Hamley, magazine editor, activist and former punk rocker, is a well-known troublemaker. She works tirelessly to hold local authorities to account. Some say she's making up for her criminal youth. Others accuse her of witchcraft. Only a handful of people know how dark her secrets really are. When an old friend warns Kit that a former rival has resurfaced, those secrets start to resurface. People have gone missing, someone is stalking Kit, and the gang she abandoned are scared stiff. Kit herself is a target, and if she can't unravel exactly how this new feud connects with her past mistakes, it could kill her. Decades older, a little wiser, and contrary as ever, Kit's going to remind them all what a punk witch can do. Get ready to enter a world of magic, rebellion, and punk rock. With its electrifying energy, fierce female characters and tense twists, this book will have you cheering for the witches of Dyer Street, whether you're a fan of fantasy or a rebel at heart. Pick up your copy today – you won't be able to put it down. *This is a standalone thriller – you don't need to have read the other Ordshaw books to enjoy it!* What reviewers are saying about Dyer Street: "brilliantly captures the feminist riot grrl spirit in a dark urban fantasy setting" – Grimdark Magazine   "If you're looking for a different type of witchy read this spooky season, I highly suggest giving this beauty of a book a chance. Loved it." - Whispers & Wonder "What a great story! ... my new favourite entry into the Ordshaw Universe – the characters made this one a huge win" - Queen's Book Asylum "I loved this book...an easy story to fly through" – Beckys Books   "a first rate read" – Big Al's Books & Pals "a refreshingly dark, thrilling and funny contemporary fantasy!" – Dini Panda Reads "My favourite Ordshaw adventure yet...the perfect mix of elements" – Lynn's Books "fantastically well written with excellent pacing" – Damien Larkin, Author "fast-paced and fascinating. There are realistic characters that grabbed my attention and held me hostage until the last page...I throughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it!" – Ami, Reader Review "Phil Williams has nailed it yet again" – Phil Parker, Author "cranked to 11 all the way through, and that's just how I like it" – Travis M. Riddle, Author "An excellent, very well-written story, with a diverse mix of unique and fascinating characters." – Adawia, Reader Review "a fantastic return to Ordshaw" – Dream Come Review "Badass young women working to use magic and music to change their lives and their neighborhood? Yes, please!" – Heather Barksdale