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When I first sat down to write The Lost Hero, I knew it wasn’t going to be a one-off story.

The Clarke family has grown into something much bigger: a full Clarke Legacy series spanning generations — William, David, Michael and the final legacy that ties everything together. That means I now have three or four books on the go at the same time, all weaving in and out of each other.

Sounds mad? It can feel like it. But it also makes a lot of sense.

Juggling Multiple Books at Once

Right now I’m:

Putting the finishing touches on Faultline – Ghost in the Woods Planning and shaping David’s story Laying the groundwork for Michael’s story Thinking ahead to the final Clarke Legacy book that will bring all those threads together

The challenge is making sure:

The timelines match The characters grow consistently The events in one book line up with what’s hinted at or remembered in the others

David’s past, Michael’s journey, William’s memories — they all overlap in places, even when the books are set years apart. That’s where it gets complex, but also where it gets exciting.

Continuity, Timelines and Flow

Working on these books so closely together actually helps keep things tighter and more believable.

Because I’m deep in the Clarke universe every day, it’s easier to:

Remember who was where and when Make sure that small details (injuries, medals, relationships, locations) stay consistent Plant subtle hints in one book that will pay off later in another

A lot of writers do something similar: they map out the whole series in their heads (and notebooks!) before they start properly writing. Characters, arcs, major events, even the endings of future books are already sketched out.

I’ve found my own version of that. I’ve got:

Storylines ready Chapters roughly mapped Emotional beats planned across the whole series

So even when I’m focused on Faultline, I’m already thinking, “How will this hit David?” or “What will Michael carry from this into his own book?”

The Clarke Legacy Going Forward

So where are we now?

The Lost Hero – available now, telling William’s story and the cost of a life spent in service. Faultline – Ghost in the Woods – nearly ready to publish, pushing the next stage of the Clarke world forward. David’s story – charting his time in the forces and the difficult emotions of being medically discharged. Michael’s story – another generation of service, conflict and silence between father and son. And then… the final Legacy book, bringing all their stories, scars and triumphs together.

It’s a big project, but it feels right. This family deserves the full arc.

Upcoming Book Signings

I’ve also got some events lined up where you can come and say hello, grab a signed copy and have a chat:

📍 Thomas A Becket, Worthing

Date: Saturday 31st January 2026 Time: 19:00–21:00hrs Where: The snug area.

That pub is a big part of my own story – I was the manager there from 2004 to 2011 – so going back for a book signing feels like bringing things full circle.

I’m also currently in talks with The Quill café bar in Rustington about arranging a local book signing in the New Year. Once the date and time are confirmed, I’ll share all the details here and on Facebook.

Signed Copies Before Christmas

A quick reminder:

The Lost Hero is still available to buy directly from me.

If you’d like a signed copy (or a few as Christmas presents):

Drop me a personal message I can sign, dedicate and post them out Ideal if you want something personal and meaningful for someone who loves military fiction, family stories, or anything to do with veterans and service

The Clarke Legacy is only just getting started, and I’m excited to bring you along for the journey — book by book, generation by generation.

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