IAN JOHNSTONE

The Bell Between Worlds

Apr 21, 2022

Half of your soul is missing. And unless Sylas Tate fulfils his destiny, you may never be whole again.

Book I

Circles of Stone

Apr 19, 2022

Together, they have unimaginable power. But unless they part, that power may destroy them.

Book II

The Last Night

Jan 23, 2022

“It will come in a final darkness, a last night, from which there will be no dawn.”

Book III

THE TRILOGY COMPLETE

Jun 4, 2015

More than a decade in the writing, the Mirror Chronicles is now complete. Read about the journey.

The Story Behind the Story

Jun 4, 2015

Discover some of the ideas behind The Mirror Chronicles, and how the trilogy came to life…

Things of Magic

May 24, 2015

Delve into the box and take a look through the magical Things…

The Tythish

Aug 1, 2015

Read a deleted scene from the first draft of CIRCLES OF STONE, describing Sylas and Simia’s terrifying encounter with Thoth’s city guards…

Chapters 1-3 of CIRCLES OF STONE

May 27, 2015

Read the first three chapters of Circles of Stone…

Rings, Wardrobes and Magic Mushrooms

May 27, 2015

An article inspired by the workshop… why is Middle Grade fiction so good at creating magical objects? And how does it do it?

Bringing a Magical World to Life

May 27, 2015

Some of our most loved stories involve journeys to other worlds, but how do writers bring those magical worlds to life?

Inside the Shop of Things

May 24, 2015

Find out about my creative writing workshop for primary and secondary children, based on The Mirror Chronicles and children’s classics.

Music of Myth and Magic

May 22, 2015

Listen to some of the music that inspired The Bell Between Worlds…

Feedback from Teachers and Students

May 22, 2015

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Reviews

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“Not since Harry Potter have I devoured a fantasy world as much as this. Just from this, his debut novel, I can tell Ian Johnstone will sit high up on the fantasy author list at some point soon, I’m certain of it.”

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CIRCLES OF STONE: “…mesmerizing… full of conviction… powerful… A breathtaking classic fantasy series…”

THE BELL BETWEEN WORLDS: “Looking for a spellbinding fantasy novel which will really get you hooked? Then try this epic fantasy – a totally immersive book for all fans of the genre… Dramatic and compelling, this beautifully written book takes you right out of this world – and when you come back to earth, you will anxiously await the sequel.”