The Deeper Roots of Evil – FIVE STAR Reviews

Posted on 24, April, 2020 by David E. Gates

The Deeper Roots of Evil is already attracting some great, FIVE STAR reviews!

“After reading The Roots of Evil, the first in this sequel, I was eager to find out what was going to happen next in the creepy village of Ropely and the wonderful people that reside therein. My favourite being Dotty Dingle, a batty old lady with her shopping trolley who is rather central to the continuing saga. The author initially draws you into this book by concentrating on the characters and the personal relationships that arise between them, very cleverly making you form an emotional attachment to them before one by one they reach a grisly demise. Who will be left? What atrocity will happen next? Throughout the book you’re gripped with the notion that something dreadful is about to occur, so you have to keep reading but you’re scared to turn the page as you don’t know whose grim termination you’ll discover!! Exciting and horrifying in equal measures. Another page-turner from the amazingly gifted David E Gates. I’m already looking forward to the next in the series…” – Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 April 2020

“Second book in the series and third I’ve read from this author. As per previous books, it was captivating and exciting. Well written… I’d thoroughly recommend it.” – Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 March 2020

The Deeper Roots of Evil is available in eBook and Paperback format from all good online bookstores. And Amazon.

The first book in the series, The Roots of Evil, is available in eBook and Paperback at all good online bookstores also.

“Fascinating to read about trees and how they can scare. The writing would sometimes set a tranquil mood then suddenly there would be a fright injection! Loved the story, and much praise for the author’s – David E Gates – imagination.” – Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 March 2020

“Incredible. I love horror books but this took gore to another level! With an engrossing story line and some shockingly brutal but brilliant content I could not put this book down. Finished it in 2 days but did not want it to end! Absolutely brilliant and would highly recommend but definitely not for the faint hearted!” – Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 August 2017

“The result of a fertile imagination and a very slightly twisted sense of the macabre, this is an enjoyable romp through a “Hammer-Horror” fest for the noughties……a novel that’s easy to pick up and get straight to the very heart of the story. Set in a small village (of the damned!) packed full of residents where underneath that wafer thin veneer of respectability lurks a grimy layer of secrets best left unsaid….until they come face to face with those secrets and the fate that awaits them. Highly recommended indeed!” – Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 March 2015

Janine’s Ghost Stories Interviews David E. Gates

Posted on 25, March, 2020 by David E. Gates

The lovely Janine, of Janine’s Ghost Stories, put out a request for British Horror writers to be interviewed. She talked to yours truly about my life, my horror books and what’s coming next.

You can find the interview here. You can also follow Janine on Twitter – @disneynine

The Deeper Roots of Evil – Now Available

Posted on 1, March, 2020 by David E. Gates

The Deeper Roots of Evil is the astonishing sequel to David E. Gates’ first horror novel, The Roots of Evil.

Eric Barber investigates his father’s legacy, uncovering devastating family secrets and a malevolent force that haunts the village of Ropely. A force that seeks to destroy, in horrific, bloody and violent ways, his friends and all that he holds dear along with those that perpetuate the sins of lust and perversion. Eric must battle the evil and come to terms with his history in order to survive.

eBook available now at Smashwords, Barnes and Noble, Apple iBooks and Amazon (Kindle). Available in eBook and Paperback everywhere from Friday 13th March 2020.

Artwork for The Deeper Roots of Evil finalised.

Posted on 12, February, 2020 by David E. Gates

The artwork for the eBook and Paperback release of The Deeper Roots of Evil is now completed.

On the NEXT Friday the 13th (in March 2020), the astonishing sequel to The Roots of Evil, called The Deeper Roots of Evil, will be released. Details of where to pre-order coming soon.

My Mother & The Medium wins Short Story Competition

Posted on 26, December, 2019 by David E. Gates

My short story, My Mother & The Medium, has won the Christmas ghost story competition in The News (local Portsmouth Newspaper).

“It was the story which stopped editor Mark Waldron in his tracks and sent a tingle down his spine..” they said.

The short story originally appeared as part of David E. Gates’ second anthology of short-stories, poetry and articles in Unzipped: The Mind of a Madman which is available from Smashwords and Amazon and all good online bookstores.

The Sequel is coming…

Posted on 13, December, 2019 by David E. Gates

On the NEXT Friday the 13th (in March 2020), the astonishing sequel to The Roots of Evil, called The Deeper Roots of Evil, will be released. Details of where to pre-order will come soon. Draft cover below…

David E. Gates Showcase Interview

Posted on 28, November, 2019 by David E. Gates

The wonderful people at Self-Publisher’s Showcase gave me an interview.

You can see their questions and my answers here.

Access Denied selected as Book of the Day!

Posted on 21, November, 2019 by David E. Gates

Access Denied has been selected as the Book of the Day by Indie Book Butler!

The award-winning true story, by David E. Gates is available in Audiobook, Kindle, eBook and Paperback formats, from Amazon and Smashwords and all good online bookstores.

David meets Meg. They fall in love and, despite a turbulent relationship, have a child together fulfilling David’s dream to be a father.

After they separate, David has to fight the mother and Family Courts to see his daughter and also battles against the incompetence and lies of the Child Support Agency who seem hell-bent on ruining him, emotionally and financially.

A must-read for ANY parent.

For anyone who has had to deal with the CSA/CMS and the Family Courts, this is compelling reading. Thought-provoking, honest, extraordinary, revealing. A damning indictment of the Child Support Agency and Family Courts.

If the measure of a good book is it’s afterburn, Access Denied is a great book.

When you’ve nothing left to lose, what else can you give?

A quite extraordinary true story.

“Thought-provoking but brilliant read.” – Vanessa
“I couldn’t put it down!” – Lisa Roberts (CSA Rip-offs Support Group)
“A well-told, quite extraordinary true story that stays with you.” – Jane Austin
“Amazingly jaw-dropping story!” – Linda Conlon
“Captivating Story.” – Lanre Oke

Unzipped makes Semi-Finals of AuthorsDB Cover Contest!

Posted on 8, November, 2019 by David E. Gates

My book, Unzipped: The Mind of a Madman, has placed in the Semi-Finals in the AuthorsDB Cover Contest

To vote, please go to Unzipped.

Second story selected for Podoween Series!

Posted on 30, October, 2019 by David E. Gates

Second story selected for Drunk In A Graveyard‘s Podoween Series!

Drunk In A Graveyard decided to deliver a little pumpkin shaped audio gift to their listeners every day in the form of a narrated story.

Day 24’s story, “The Blood“, was submitted by David E. Gates who, apparently, you should follow on twitter for all your horror fiction needs year round.

You can access the podcast here via YouTube or listen to the audio here.

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