About the Author

Born in Falkirk, Gareth Brown wanted to be a writer from a very young age. He wrote his first (unpublished) novel when in his teens and short stories while at university. For the last twenty years he has worked in the UK Civil Service and is currently Director of Screening for NHS Scotland. An inveterate traveller, he particularly relishes the experience of arriving somewhere new- those first few hours of culture shock and noise and bustle in an unfamiliar city - a passion that influenced the writing of his Sunday Times bestselling debut, The Book of Doors. Gareth Brown lives just outside Edinburgh.

Reviews

Joyful, exuberant, and crackling with adventure. This book is as magical as those it celebrates.
*STUART TURTON, author of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle*

A stunning fever dream of a story that feels completely real – don't miss this fantastic thriller debut.
*LEE CHILD*

'A real page-turner - incredibly ambitious and inventive, The Book of Doors is a great read.'
*ROSIE ANDREWS, author of The Leviathan*

A brilliant page-turner - a clever and beautiful novel about the power of books, and a tribute to those who champion them.
*SUNYI DEAN, author of The Book Eaters*

The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown is so good! A brilliant concept executed with mind-blowing precision, this intricately plotted book is breathtakingly clever, cinematic in scope and full of magic, wonder and heart.
*ANITA FRANK, author of The Good Liars*

The Book of Doors has everything — magic books, fascinating time loops, dreadful villains and likeable protagonists. Yet this is no children’s book, this is a book aimed squarely at adults. It’s clever, fast-paced and so very, very dark. I absolutely loved it.
*M. W. CRAVEN, author of the Washington Poe series*

A magical, mesmerising adventure from the very first page. This is an extraordinary debut, rich with atmosphere. I think we've discovered something special. I dare you to step inside The Book of Doors, you won't want to leave.
*A. J. WEST, author of The Spirit Engineer*

The Book of Doors is a beautiful, unputdownable love letter to books and the power they hold in their pages. I loved it
*BETH LEWIS, author of The Wolf Road*

Magical . . . a genius concept, brilliantly realised and beautifully written. If you enjoyed The Night Circus or Addie LaRue, you’ll be all over this . . . it’s gonna be HUGE!
*JAMES GOODHAND, author of Last Lesson*

A stunning adventure story. I loved it . . . fantastic storytelling.
*CHRIS FROST, author of The Killer's Christmas List*