Awards and Reviews
Winner of the Royal Mail Award
Winner of the Doncaster Book Award
Winner of the Aurealis Award
Short-listed for the Leeds Book Award, The RED Book Award (Twice), The Royal Mail Award, The Angus Book Award (Twice), The Manchester Book Award, The Bolton Book Prize, The Waterstones Book Prize, The South Lanarkshire Book Award, The Stockport Book Prize, the Fantastica Award, The Sapphire Award, Shallow Waters Short Fiction Prize, Mayday Ghost Story Prize and The 'Adaptable' competition.
Quarter finalist in the Screencraft Cinematic Book Competition (Twice). Quarter finalist in the Screencraft Cinematic Short Story Competition
Winner of the Doncaster Book Award
Winner of the Aurealis Award
Short-listed for the Leeds Book Award, The RED Book Award (Twice), The Royal Mail Award, The Angus Book Award (Twice), The Manchester Book Award, The Bolton Book Prize, The Waterstones Book Prize, The South Lanarkshire Book Award, The Stockport Book Prize, the Fantastica Award, The Sapphire Award, Shallow Waters Short Fiction Prize, Mayday Ghost Story Prize and The 'Adaptable' competition.
Quarter finalist in the Screencraft Cinematic Book Competition (Twice). Quarter finalist in the Screencraft Cinematic Short Story Competition
Aftonhouse. (To be published 2025 by Three Ravens Press)
Finalist The Sapphire Award.
The Armageddon Twins (Formerly It’s Only the End of the World)
A whirlwind of action and breathless exposition… A sharply built adventure with engaging characters. Kirkus Reviews.
Thrilling storytelling that is page-turningly brilliant! Full of drama, unexpected twists, genuine heartfelt moments and ACTUAL LOLS! Perfectly paced and wonderfully written. Daffodil McNugget is inspired - Her one liners are epic! Sharon Rooney (Star of My Mad Fat Diary and Barbie).
This book is a Hollywood holiday blockbuster, giant box of popcorn with your mates, having a good time romp… And the clown sequence is inspired – Armadillo Book Review Magazine.
Galhadria Trilogy
Very definitely on our list of must-reads. Scottish Book Collector.
Left me with my mouth open… a great read. I couldn’t put it down. Teen Titles.
A gripping story from page one… timeless. Write Away!
Fast, furious and totally gripping. The School Librarian.
Skillful and well paced. Scottish Association of Teachers.
Contains enough plot to power half a library. Scotsman Newspaper.
A cracking read. The Sunday Post.
Sent chills and thrills down my spine. Vivian French.
A winner… a thrilling read… this book has it all. Derby Evening Telegraph.
Thrilling. Newsround, BBC TV.
Appealing and authentic. Sunday Herald.
A guaranteed bestseller… a terrific read. The Afternoon Show, BBC Radio.
An action packed, highly imaginative read. Bookfest.
Fast moving and inventive. Scottish Book Collector.
Hide
Shortlisted for the Fantastica Prize
Hide is one of those novels you want to put down, but just can't. Instead, you follow the characters into a twisted maze of human nastiness that is believable as it is inventive - because you just HAVE to know who did it and how. Henderson has a gift for quickly creating unique characters that act in horribly human ways. Some characters you love. Some you understand. Some you want to like, but suspect might not be terribly nice people. And he throws them into a thriller-murder mystery with so many twists and deftly-obscured clues it's impossible to predict the end. I read it in one sitting. Then read it again.
If you love an impossible murder mystery and you love a good thriller, Hide is definitely the book for you. Aiki Flinthart - author of the Shadows trilogy and the Kalima Chronicles
The Kirkfallen Stopwatch (Formerly Colony)
Winner of the Doncaster Book Award. Short-listed for the Leeds Book Award and RED Book Award.
Readers will feel like they’re clinging on for dear life… flipping the pages, desperate to know what happens next. This book is mad, bad and dangerous to read. Scotsman Newspaper.
Highly original and extremely brave… a tour de force. Vulpis Libris.
A riveting read… far ahead of the average conspiracy thriller. The Bookbag.
Intelligent, visual and utterly gripping. Four Shires Magazine.
A beautifully executed, finely crafted thriller. Write Away.
Fast pace, genius plotting, original story line and compelling characters…. Brilliant. Lovereading.co.uk
Tautly written… the story hurtles towards its somewhat alarming conclusion. Carousel Magazine.
Waiting For a Train That Never Comes (Fromerly Crash)
Short-listed for the Royal Mail Award, the Angus Book Award, the Manchester Book Award and the Bolton Book Award.
Enough pace and plot twists to keep fans happy, but this time there’s a little more room for his characters to breathe. Scotsman Newspaper.
Fast-moving, engrossing and extremely effective. Carousel Magazine.
A wonder in dramatic tension… there is a huge depth to this novel and coupled with the furious pace of the narrative drive, it left me unable to put this book down. Vulpis Libris.
Oh, I did enjoy reading Crash… an adventure story in the best tradition but it does have great thematic depth. Thoroughly enjoyable. The Bookbag.
J A Henderson has produced another taut thriller, which compels from the first page… strongly recommended. Books For Keeps.
Fantastic. Teen Titles.
Bunker Ten (formerly Bunker 10)
Winner of the Royal Mail Award. Short-listed for the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize, The Angus Book Award, the South Lanarkshire Book Award, The RED Award, the Stockport Book Prize and Adaptable.
I raced thorough it… Great stuff. Charlie Higson (Young James Bond).
A high octane, action packed adventure story. The Guardian.
I finished reading it and just said, wow… 9/10. Sunday Herald.
A plot that crackles. Scotsman Newspaper.
A contemporary classic… this story is in a class by itself. In The Library Review.
Delivers an emotional punch as well as an adrenaline rush and more twists than the average roller coaster… a treat. Write Away.
Certain to attract a readership. Bookline.
Hold tight for a non stop thrill ride. Teenreads.
I was swept along by the sheer cleverness. It captivated me. Vulpis Libris.
Just like a good Crichton Book… makes you sit back and think. The Phoenix Book Company.
Every now and then a book comes along wherein the reader is genuinely surprised by a shocking development halfway through. This is one such stunner. Kirkus Book Review.
An intelligent, suspenseful novel with all the ingredients of the perfect thriller. - Teensread
Edinburgh New Town: A Comprehensive Guide
Henderson writes with great wit… you can almost hear the voice of a tour guide as you read the book. Southside Advertiser.
The Royal Mile: A Comprehensive Guide
Henderson’s wit is hugely entertaining… with a host of intriguing facts and amusing anecdotes. Scottish Field Magazine.
The Ghost That Haunted Itself
A haunting tale The Scotsman Newspaper.
Compelling. Daily Express.
A fascinating read. Dundee Courier.
Well written and gripping. Scottish Town & Country.
Fascinating. Lanarkshire TV.
The Emperor’s New Kilt
Fascinating. The Scotsman Newspaper.
Original and fresh. Aberdeen Press and Journal.
Amazing. The Daily Record.
Absolutely fascinating. Scottish Connection, BBC Radio.
Excellent. Carluke Gazette.
The Town Below The Ground
Spine Chilling. Scotland on Sunday.
Thoroughly recommended. Radio Scotland.
Fascinating. The Big Issue Magazine.
A fascinating book. The Daily Mail Newspaper.
I Don't Really Get Jan-Andrew Henderson
Finalist (Bareback Rider): Shallow Waters Flash Fiction Prize. Finalist (Bunny Wunny Woo) Mayday Ghost Story Prize.
Quarter finalist (Moving in a Mysterious Way. Skinner’s Box): Screencraft Cinematic Short Story Competition.
‘A great read which had me on edge the whole time’ - Hellhound Magazine.
Into the Sky of Miles (Play)
Sharp and blackly comic. The Scotsman Newspaper.
Roadkill Tamales (Play)
Moving, funny and original. Austin American Statesman.
On the Roof (Play)
A dark intelligence and a unique way with words. Austin Chronicle.
Finalist The Sapphire Award.
The Armageddon Twins (Formerly It’s Only the End of the World)
A whirlwind of action and breathless exposition… A sharply built adventure with engaging characters. Kirkus Reviews.
Thrilling storytelling that is page-turningly brilliant! Full of drama, unexpected twists, genuine heartfelt moments and ACTUAL LOLS! Perfectly paced and wonderfully written. Daffodil McNugget is inspired - Her one liners are epic! Sharon Rooney (Star of My Mad Fat Diary and Barbie).
This book is a Hollywood holiday blockbuster, giant box of popcorn with your mates, having a good time romp… And the clown sequence is inspired – Armadillo Book Review Magazine.
Galhadria Trilogy
Very definitely on our list of must-reads. Scottish Book Collector.
Left me with my mouth open… a great read. I couldn’t put it down. Teen Titles.
A gripping story from page one… timeless. Write Away!
Fast, furious and totally gripping. The School Librarian.
Skillful and well paced. Scottish Association of Teachers.
Contains enough plot to power half a library. Scotsman Newspaper.
A cracking read. The Sunday Post.
Sent chills and thrills down my spine. Vivian French.
A winner… a thrilling read… this book has it all. Derby Evening Telegraph.
Thrilling. Newsround, BBC TV.
Appealing and authentic. Sunday Herald.
A guaranteed bestseller… a terrific read. The Afternoon Show, BBC Radio.
An action packed, highly imaginative read. Bookfest.
Fast moving and inventive. Scottish Book Collector.
Hide
Shortlisted for the Fantastica Prize
Hide is one of those novels you want to put down, but just can't. Instead, you follow the characters into a twisted maze of human nastiness that is believable as it is inventive - because you just HAVE to know who did it and how. Henderson has a gift for quickly creating unique characters that act in horribly human ways. Some characters you love. Some you understand. Some you want to like, but suspect might not be terribly nice people. And he throws them into a thriller-murder mystery with so many twists and deftly-obscured clues it's impossible to predict the end. I read it in one sitting. Then read it again.
If you love an impossible murder mystery and you love a good thriller, Hide is definitely the book for you. Aiki Flinthart - author of the Shadows trilogy and the Kalima Chronicles
The Kirkfallen Stopwatch (Formerly Colony)
Winner of the Doncaster Book Award. Short-listed for the Leeds Book Award and RED Book Award.
Readers will feel like they’re clinging on for dear life… flipping the pages, desperate to know what happens next. This book is mad, bad and dangerous to read. Scotsman Newspaper.
Highly original and extremely brave… a tour de force. Vulpis Libris.
A riveting read… far ahead of the average conspiracy thriller. The Bookbag.
Intelligent, visual and utterly gripping. Four Shires Magazine.
A beautifully executed, finely crafted thriller. Write Away.
Fast pace, genius plotting, original story line and compelling characters…. Brilliant. Lovereading.co.uk
Tautly written… the story hurtles towards its somewhat alarming conclusion. Carousel Magazine.
Waiting For a Train That Never Comes (Fromerly Crash)
Short-listed for the Royal Mail Award, the Angus Book Award, the Manchester Book Award and the Bolton Book Award.
Enough pace and plot twists to keep fans happy, but this time there’s a little more room for his characters to breathe. Scotsman Newspaper.
Fast-moving, engrossing and extremely effective. Carousel Magazine.
A wonder in dramatic tension… there is a huge depth to this novel and coupled with the furious pace of the narrative drive, it left me unable to put this book down. Vulpis Libris.
Oh, I did enjoy reading Crash… an adventure story in the best tradition but it does have great thematic depth. Thoroughly enjoyable. The Bookbag.
J A Henderson has produced another taut thriller, which compels from the first page… strongly recommended. Books For Keeps.
Fantastic. Teen Titles.
Bunker Ten (formerly Bunker 10)
Winner of the Royal Mail Award. Short-listed for the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize, The Angus Book Award, the South Lanarkshire Book Award, The RED Award, the Stockport Book Prize and Adaptable.
I raced thorough it… Great stuff. Charlie Higson (Young James Bond).
A high octane, action packed adventure story. The Guardian.
I finished reading it and just said, wow… 9/10. Sunday Herald.
A plot that crackles. Scotsman Newspaper.
A contemporary classic… this story is in a class by itself. In The Library Review.
Delivers an emotional punch as well as an adrenaline rush and more twists than the average roller coaster… a treat. Write Away.
Certain to attract a readership. Bookline.
Hold tight for a non stop thrill ride. Teenreads.
I was swept along by the sheer cleverness. It captivated me. Vulpis Libris.
Just like a good Crichton Book… makes you sit back and think. The Phoenix Book Company.
Every now and then a book comes along wherein the reader is genuinely surprised by a shocking development halfway through. This is one such stunner. Kirkus Book Review.
An intelligent, suspenseful novel with all the ingredients of the perfect thriller. - Teensread
Edinburgh New Town: A Comprehensive Guide
Henderson writes with great wit… you can almost hear the voice of a tour guide as you read the book. Southside Advertiser.
The Royal Mile: A Comprehensive Guide
Henderson’s wit is hugely entertaining… with a host of intriguing facts and amusing anecdotes. Scottish Field Magazine.
The Ghost That Haunted Itself
A haunting tale The Scotsman Newspaper.
Compelling. Daily Express.
A fascinating read. Dundee Courier.
Well written and gripping. Scottish Town & Country.
Fascinating. Lanarkshire TV.
The Emperor’s New Kilt
Fascinating. The Scotsman Newspaper.
Original and fresh. Aberdeen Press and Journal.
Amazing. The Daily Record.
Absolutely fascinating. Scottish Connection, BBC Radio.
Excellent. Carluke Gazette.
The Town Below The Ground
Spine Chilling. Scotland on Sunday.
Thoroughly recommended. Radio Scotland.
Fascinating. The Big Issue Magazine.
A fascinating book. The Daily Mail Newspaper.
I Don't Really Get Jan-Andrew Henderson
Finalist (Bareback Rider): Shallow Waters Flash Fiction Prize. Finalist (Bunny Wunny Woo) Mayday Ghost Story Prize.
Quarter finalist (Moving in a Mysterious Way. Skinner’s Box): Screencraft Cinematic Short Story Competition.
‘A great read which had me on edge the whole time’ - Hellhound Magazine.
Into the Sky of Miles (Play)
Sharp and blackly comic. The Scotsman Newspaper.
Roadkill Tamales (Play)
Moving, funny and original. Austin American Statesman.
On the Roof (Play)
A dark intelligence and a unique way with words. Austin Chronicle.
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