I’m thrilled to report that I have tonight finished the first draft of the third and final story in the David’s Gift trilogy! The work doesn’t end here, of course: there are several months of editing to go to make sure the book is as good as it can possibly be. What happens when David… Continue reading Coming in 2026: The Power of Five
Author: Michael Wilberforce
Author, explorer, walker of city and country
Out now – The Encounter at Seal Point
I’m delighted to announce that The Encounter at Seal Point is now available to buy in paperback and on Amazon Kindle.
The Encounter at Seal Point – cover reveal!
It’s that moment again! I’m proud to reveal the cover to The Encounter at Seal Point, coming soon in paperback and eBook formats. The exciting digital painting courtesy of the artists at ebooklaunch.com depicts David and William under attack from a mysterious foe as they venture out into the bay at Wootton-on-Sea for a SCUBA… Continue reading The Encounter at Seal Point – cover reveal!
Announcing… The Encounter at Seal Point
Last week I was invited to my local primary school to give a talk and readings for World Book Day. During a brilliant visit, I gave Key Stage Two an exclusive teaser for the next book in the David’s Gift trilogy. I can now share the announcement with you! The second book in the series… Continue reading Announcing… The Encounter at Seal Point
An Encounter in the Woods
An extract from Chapter Two of The Lights at Beacon Hill: The path led them deeper into the woods. It was getting properly dark now, David realised. He paused, staring into the quiet, indistinct gloom, and shivered slightly. He decided that he should probably be heading back. “C-Come on, b-boy,” he said quietly, giving the… Continue reading An Encounter in the Woods
The Lights at Beacon Hill gets five-star reviews
The first Amazon reviews are in for The Lights at Beacon Hill. ***** “The Lights at Beacon Hill is a beautifully written book. I was captivated by the gripping plot and enjoyed the gorgeous prose.” ***** “A great story, well told, with a gripping finale, and a grand way to spend a rainy day.” Find… Continue reading The Lights at Beacon Hill gets five-star reviews
The Lights at Beacon Hill
Do you have a child aged 9-11 who’s a keen reader? If so, this might be the book for you. “The Lights at Beacon Hill” is available to buy now in paperback and on Amazon Kindle. You can find out more about the book and characters on the David’s Gift page.
Out now! The Lights at Beacon Hill
The Lights at Beacon Hill is out now in paperback and on Amazon Kindle. You can find out more on the David’s Gift page or proceed straight to Amazon via the link at the bottom of this post.
Cover reveal: The Lights at Beacon Hill
It’s a big day today as I can finally reveal the cover to The Lights at Beacon Hill, coming soon in paperback and eBook formats. The atmospheric, bespoke cover artwork from the creative folks at ebooklaunch.com depicts David and his friends as they face the nameless threat at the top of the hill. I hope… Continue reading Cover reveal: The Lights at Beacon Hill
Meet David
Meet David Adams, the hero of my forthcoming book, The Lights at Beacon Hill, the first story in a planned series called David’s Gift. David doesn’t want to be a hero. He’s a quiet, shy boy who just wants to survive his final year of primary school in one piece. However, one cool spring night,… Continue reading Meet David
Michael Wilberforce - Author 