Temple Dark Books

16/06/2026

From DECLAN BURKE of THE IRISH TIMES:

"Channel the Dark Vol. 2 is a collection of short stories, poetry and novel extracts, edited by Ronald A. Geobey and published in support of SOSAD, the su***de prevention charity. The tone is set by the opening story, David O’Mahony’s ‘Weighed Down’, a Kafaesque tale in which a prisoner languishing in a dungeon belatedly realises the terrible truth behind his imprisonment, but not every contribution is explicitly engaged with issues of mental health. Contributions include the hard sci-fi of Sean Richardson’s ‘Bradshaw’, Luke O’Connor’s Blitz-set and horror-infused ‘Skitter’, and Spencer Sekulin’s ‘Deathless’, a fantasy-epic about an immortal godking; meanwhile, the second half of the collection is comprised of novel extracts from Temple Dark authors such as Ishmael A. Soledad, Tom O’Connell and Geobey himself. It’s an impressive snapshot of new Irish sci-fi / fantasy, with Anthony Brophy’s ‘Lost Ballad of the Plastic Swans’ the highlight, a black comedy that envisages a hapless bunch of English revolutionaries setting out to free their country from the new national entity of UKÉire."

Pre-Order the Paperback NOW at https://www.templedarkbooks.com/product-page/channel-the-dark-vol-2

15/06/2026

Can any site members please inform us if they are receiving emails from the site following their visit? It's nothing nefarious, just an unnecessary automation that we need to regulate. fans

13/06/2026

Join us at Red Books on June 27 for "Building Other Worlds" — a lively panel where Irish authors compare worldbuilding across genres. Perfect for readers, writers, and anyone curious about creating new worlds. 📚✨

When: 27 June 2026, 17:00–18:00
Where: Red Books, Eclectic Avenue, North Main St., Wexford

RSVP & details: https://wix.to/MhU2bca

11/06/2026

We're delighted to announce that two literary giants, bestselling authors Eoin Colfer and Stuart Neville, will be joining us at the Otherworlds Festival in Wexford town this June.

☆ Eoin Colfer is one of Ireland's most celebrated authors and the creator of the internationally bestselling Artemis Fowl series. Born in Wexford, Colfer's books have sold more than 20 million copies worldwide, been translated into dozens of languages, and inspired readers across generations. From fantasy adventures to science fiction and even an official continuation of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, his imagination has helped shape modern speculative fiction.

☆ Stuart Neville is widely regarded as one of the finest crime and thriller writers working today. His award-winning debut The Ghosts of Belfast (The Twelve in Ireland) became an international sensation, winning the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and earning acclaim from readers and critics alike. Known for his dark, atmospheric storytelling and unforgettable characters, and now for his dark horror tales, Neville has become a major voice in contemporary Irish fiction.

From magical masterminds and fairy technology to haunted histories, crime, mystery and the darker corners of the imagination, these two incredible authors represent the very best of Irish storytelling.

Join us this June 25th-28th as Otherworlds brings together writers, artists, readers, gamers, dreamers and lovers of the strange and fantastic for a weekend of magic. More guests, events and surprises to be announced soon.

07/06/2026

On June 27th, as part of the Other Worlds Festival in Wexford run by the great team at Red Books, Temple Dark Books will host a discussion panel featuring authors Ronald A. Geobey - SFF Author, Gary Martin, Tom O'Connell, and Daniel Wade - Author - see you all there.

From June 25th–28th, Wexford town will transform into a celebration of sci-fi, fantasy, horror, folklore, gaming, cosplay, comics, film and all things wonderfully weird as the very first Otherworlds Festival lands in venues across Wexford Town.

Expect bestselling authors, indie creators, retro-gaming, table-top battles, workshops, screenings, panels, costumes, local artists, myth, monsters and enough imagination to open a portal in the Bullring.

Guests include best-selling authors Eoin Colfer and Stuart Neville, alongside filmmakers, podcasters, comic creators, game designers and creators from across Ireland’s growing speculative fiction scene.

Events will take place across some of Wexford’s most unique venues including Eclectic Avenue, Wexford Arts Centre, Dragonhorde, Wexford Library, the Book Centre, Red Books, Mountain Gremlin Games, and more.

We will have author talks & panels, gaming & cosplay, Horror & fantasy screening, indie comics, zines & artists, late-night events and gatherings and more.

Whether you’re into Tolkien, Warhammer, Dracula, Dune, retro arcades, cryptids, zombies or just curious about the strange corners of creativity — Otherworlds is for you.

More announcements, including artists, panels, displays and vendors, coming soon.

07/06/2026

Gary J. Martin has Delivered!

The War of Souls Apocrypha Continues...

07/06/2026

Throwback to June 2024 when we launched KNIGHT OF GAELGARA in Swords Castle. Delighted to announce that Gary has just sent us Book 2 and it's now in the production line. We have a box left of the LIMITED EDITION HARDBACK of Book 1, stamped, signed, and numbered, so grab it while you can at https://www.templedarkbooks.com/knight-of-gaelgara

02/06/2026

SOSAD Ireland is committed to raising awareness about su***de within the wider community, promoting mental wellness, and providing education on how individuals can support loved ones who may be at risk. Recognising the warning signs and knowing where to turn for help can be life-saving.
𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝟏𝟖𝟎𝟎 𝟗𝟎𝟏 𝟗𝟎𝟗.