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Bert the Bat. A middle grade fantasy novel for readers age 10+ (and curious grown-ups).
Bert the Bat is the first adventure in The Veilway Chronicles — a cosy, middle grade fantasy series set in the odd little English village of Mallowbrook and its ancient castle. Coming Soon. I am hoping to publish towards the autumn of 2026.
When a grumpy blue bat crashes into eleven-year-old Arthur Pendry, magic, ghosts, and long-sleeping secrets awaken.
Author
Vincent Shaw
Hello, I’m Vincent, writer and creator of Bert the Bat and The Veilway Chronicles, a world of cosy adventures for curious readers who like their magic to be more wonder than wands. My first novel, Bert the Bat, ‘opens the door’ to the world beyond The Veil and is set in the odd little English village of Mallowbrook, where folklore, dangerous fairies, and ghosts who drink tea are never far away.
I live on the Sussex coast in the UK, and when I’m not writing, you’ll usually find me wandering through ruins, castles, and countryside in search of the next spark of inspiration. I hope you’ll feel at home here. There’s tea, there’s cake, and there is always a story waiting.
