Biography
Stephen Small is a British author of contemporary thrillers and historical mysteries. He worked in publishing, academia and strategic consulting for pharma and biotech companies before becoming a full-time writer.
He has a doctorate in History and a BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics & Economics, both from Oxford University. He has taught History in universities in the US and UK and has published several non-fiction works.
THE GODS, a technothriller launching on 15 October 2026, is his second novel. His debut novel, The Life and Death of Abercrombie Lyle, is an historical thriller set in fascist Italy. Stephen was born in Liverpool and now lives in Warrington.
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About The Gods
Immortality has a price, and the Gods want someone else to pay.
THE GODS is a fast-paced technothriller in the tradition of Michael Crichton and Blake Crouch, with a corporate conspiracy reminiscent of John Grisham. It explores how AI and life extension research is used by men of immense wealth when they decide that death is an inconvenience to be avoided at all costs. It will appeal to anyone watching the world's tech billionaires accumulate wealth, power and influence with a growing sense of unease.
Launching 15 October 2026.
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Stephen is available for interviews, review copies and features.
Email: stephen@stephensmall.co.uk