On the left you will find links to all the pages of the site, full of interesting facts about me and my writing and the various periods in which my books are set. There is an account, specially written for this site, of the true history of John Rawlings and how I first met him. And there's a regularly updated letter with all my news - which will tell you why I have been rather quiet of late!
From time to time I have speaking engagements, and when I do, you will find the details here. If you are in the neighbourhood, I hope you will come along - and make sure you come and say hello.
Meanwhile, this is where you will always find news of my latest books; I hope you enjoy them, and that I will hear from you at deryn [at] derynlake.com .
I am pleased to be able to tell you that from now on I shall be published by Severn House - all their books are available on Amazon! - and that the new John Rawlings book has now been published. The title is Death and the Black Pyramid. At the summons of the irresistible Elizabeth di Lorenzi, John Rawlings travels once more to Devon, and hios journey brings him into contact with all sorts of colourful characters - including a bare knuckle fighter!
Of course, you can still order the previous John Rawlings mysteries in a variety of formats. The most recent, Death in Hellfire is now available in paperback, in large print (hardback and paperback) or as an audiobook read by Michael Tudor Barnes, as well as in the original hardback edition. So I am sure you will find something to suit you!
Read more about all the latest John Rawlings stories
"Meticulously researched ... brings the past to colourful life"
Guardian
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Good Book Guide
"As usual, Miss Lake spins a yarn with all the flourish of a dandy producing a silk handkerchief"
Birmingham Post
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