Books by Mark Hayden

The King’s Watch Needs You…Because there’s a Dragon on the loose.Conrad Clarke is ready to claim his reward. He’s saved the girl, so surely he can rest on his laurels? Just a bit?Not a chance.First, he has to pass a new test. A magickal test. And then there’s a missing Dragon’s egg to investigate…Even with a new partner, Conrad is soon in deep trouble. Deep Dragon-shaped trouble.It’s time to use his secret weapons: charm and humour. Armed with them, who needs a fire-resistance spell?Dragons? Bring them on…Treat yourself to another of Conrad’s adventures in the mad world of magick and get ready for the ride. It’s going to be a hot one…

Did you know that the gods can use mobile phones?They can, and Odin has a message for Conrad… Conrad Clarke, former RAF pilot and alleged gangster gets a text - and a visit - from The Allfather.Odin has a challenge for Conrad: sign up to protect England from wild magick and get a commission in the King's Watch.All he has to do is find a missing witch. Simple. Conrad never could resist a challenge.Before you can say "Ragnarok", he's plunged into a world of gods, mages, witches, dwarves and one very aggressive giant mole.But the witch doesn't want to be found, and powerful mages will kill to keep her hidden. Going back isn't an option. Going forward looks a lot like death.Armed with nothing but a sense of humour and a willingness to cheat, Conrad has to find the Witch and save his life.Treat yourself to a copy now and experience a whole new universe of magick. And moles…Praise for the King's Watch Books from UK reviewers: If you like Dresden Files, Rivers of London, and the Iron Druid series, you will enjoy this. Rollicking good read! (TT) Excitement, humour and sorrow expertly blended together. (DS) Hayden is an excellent writer (Customer)

The King is DeadLong Live the KingThe Mage-King of Wessex has passed away, and the stage is set for a battle royal:The richest Mage in England versus the most powerful Coven of Witches.And Conrad finds himself in the middle.The struggle is a civilised one at first – Lord Mowbray and the Daughters of the Goddess meet for a conference in Mowbray’s Mage palace of Pellacombe, with Conrad, Mina and Saffron sent to see fair play.Until first tragedy and then murder plunge the staff kingdom of Wessex into a dangerous crisis, and Conrad has to draw on all his team’s powers and his own experience to avoid a bloodbath.The sixth instalment of Mark Hayden’s sage of the King’s Watch is a deep study of power at the sharp end, where families and clans are stretched beyond breaking point in the brutal world of magick.Grab yourself a copy of Eight Kings and immerse yourself in the addictive world of the King’s Watch.

Another Day, Another Mission for…The King's WatchConrad needs a rest. The universe has other ideas.Conrad had planned the perfect weekend in the English Lake District - tie up some loose ends before spending the night with his girlfriend. Simple. What could possibly go wrong?Everything is the answer.An innocent man is murdered to cover up magickal misdeeds, and before they can draw breath, Conrad and his partner in magickal crime-fighting, Vicky Robson, are on the trail of a Mage who hides behind dark magick to kill at a distance.In the third book of Mark Hayden's highly praised King's Watch sequence, Conrad and Vicky have to unlock doors and penetrate the ancient families of the Lakeland Particular to unmask a killer with an agenda of vengeance who doesn't care who dies on the way.