L. Philipp Naughton
Author of the Wightblade Chronicles and other books
WELCOME TO MY BOOKS
THE WIGHTBLADE CHRONICLES:
This is the collective name for the series of books set in the fantasy world of Terra Nostra. It is a planet with mythical links to Earth, passed down from the dawn of its ancientology (history). Terra Nostra is centered around Ephaleon, the Hoardlands of Dukedomberg and the Heredian Islands. The rest is mostly unexplored, though alluded to in some old mysterious maps. In chronological terms, the first book begins in 1821 MCO (Modern Cycle-of-Octaves). It is set in an approximate medieval/renaissance society, with its own unique twists and, of course, magic. Kinsfolks live alongside elves, dwarves, fairies, halflings and many others.
The story centres on a group of individuals at the Academium (University) of Ventorium in Ephaleon and their adversaries.
So, how best to describe the Chronicles of Wightblade? Epic Fantasy created by in depth world building, quirky by nature, combining magic, adventure, excitement, romance and much more besides.
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THE CHANGE OF REIGNS - Book Four of the Wightblade Chronicles is the latest in the series to be released as eBook and paperback. See the Wighblade Chronicles page for details.
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OTHER BOOKS:
I have four more books in other genres:
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BITS & BOBS - A collection of short stories and poems.
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TWIST AND TWISTED - A murder/crime/thriller - the 1st Doylean Jenks (DJ) novel
THE TRAIN DEMON - A murder/crime/thriller - the 2nd Doylean Jenks (DJ) novel
A.I.M.E (Artificial Intelligence Manipulative Engineering - A Sci-Fi Thriller
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NEWS & EVENTS
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Here you can find the latest news, events and updates
​​ Hi everyone. Somehow already past the middle of August!
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The big news is that 'The Train Demon' has been finished! It is in paperback, released on Saturday 23rd August. The eBook on Kindle Amazon can be preordered and is released on Friday 22nd August. I am away for a book signing and a book fair over the next week and then will load The Train Demon with more details. It has also been entered into the Amazon book competition.
Although I have loaded the Scottish Book Trust entry for 2025, entitled 'Not Just Numbers' to the website, I am waiting to hear if it is to be included in the annual book. There are somewhere between 10 to 20 entries for each one selected so it is quite tough.
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Still typing up a few pages of Book 5 of the Wightblade Chronicles each week, now on Chapter 32.
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I'm also continuing to write 'In Pursuit of Perfection', the 3rd DJ novel that I started in last year's NaNoWriMo. Now about 5 or 6 chapters left - so getting really exciting!​
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I am continuing with 'The Sorrowsmile Meadows', originally written two years ago - a contemporary/ historical supernatural novel.
A.I.M.E, which has been entered into the Page Turner Awards and the Book Dragon writing competition has had some nice comments as well as constructive criticism from Page Turner, who have highly rated judges on their panel.
Phew! ​​
Thank you for visiting my site. I hope you find it interesting. ​​​​
I'm simplifying my paperback sales. Primarily, you can still contact me for ordering direct, via the contact page on this website or message me on Facebook: L Philipp Naughton.​
The Book Dragon Bookshop stocks my books in the shop or online order.​​
You can also order from Waterstones Bookshop online.​
Paperbook prices are all £10.00p, except the Change of Reigns is £12.00p. With a sale direct from myself, I'll advise the postage cost and I have PayPal. Ordering elsewhere will be as per the stockists terms and conditions.​
eBooks are through Amazon Kindle, just type in L Philipp Naughton.​
I hope to expand this further in the future.
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(L. Philipp Naughton 2025)
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