Contemporary thrillers and historical mysteries that explore power and what people will do to get it.

Stephen Small’s new novel, THE GODS, is a technothriller that imagines what happens when men of immense wealth decide that death is an inconvenience to be avoided at all costs.

The Gods

Immortality has a price. And the Gods want someone else to pay.

For brilliant scientist Sam Bannister, Freia BioTech seems like the opportunity of a lifetime. He’ll help humanity live longer, and he’ll become an incredibly rich man.

But some of the tech billionaire owners have other plans.

When Sam discovers their real objective, Freia’s idyllic island campus suddenly becomes a very dangerous place.

With the future of humanity itself at stake, Sam must figure out whose side he’s on . . . and if there’s anyone at Freia he can really trust.

Launching on 15 October 2026

What readers said:

‘An incredibly beautiful and captivating story, one that completely drew me in from beginning to end. It’s a masterfully told tale of love, loss, and redemption.’

‘This story had everything! Romance, adventure, intrigue and a satisfying ending. I was pulled into the narrative immediately and could not wait to see what was going to happen.’ 

‘Honestly, I absolutely loved this story! . . . I felt completely swept up in Abercrombie’s world throughout.’ 

The Life and Death of Abercrombie Lyle

A love to die for. A betrayal to kill for.

The Life and Death of Abercrombie Lyle is an historical thriller set in fascist Italy with an alternative history twist.

It’s a story of love, deceit and revenge, with family secrets and a mystery to unravel, as it shifts between timeframes en route to a final reckoning.

The Life and Death of Abercrombie Lyle is available now on Amazon.