TJ Flaxman - Author of Strange Addictions

T. J. Flaxman

Author / Ethical Hacker

T. J. Flaxman lives in Gloucestershire with his wife and two daughters. In his day job, he has robbed a bank, pinched intellectual property, and, on one memorable occasion, swiped all the passwords from a multi-million-pound manufacturing plant from the back seat of a Ford hatchback with an overheating laptop and 90 minutes of battery life. When he's not working as an ethical hacker or playing with his kids, Toby spends his time writing, playing computer games, and fighting a losing battle with his garden.

TJ Flaxman - Author of Strange Addictions

Latest books

Strange Addictions (The Memory Mage Book 1)Published

After an investigation goes sideways, private eye and functioning mage, Finley Chase becomes embroiled in the search for a serial killer. The only problem is he’s addicted to magic. He can’t trust himself to get behind the wheel or ride the underground without the emotions of the other passengers getting the better of him. It doesn’t help that half the Metropolitan police consider him their only lead. Discovering one of the victims is an old friend and convinced the murders could not have occurred without magic, Fin has no choice but to hunt down the killer and clear his name. Finding the killer will require every last scrap of magic from his dwindling bag of tricks. If he could just convince the other personalities bouncing around his head to shut up and help...

Blood Bonds (The Memory Mage Book 2)First draft

In the shadows of London's bustling streets, Finley Chase navigates a world where magic and crime intertwine. Fresh from providing false testimony in a supernatural murder trial, he's thrust into another enigma—the mysterious death of a pilot on a stationary plane. Partnering with the sceptical but determined Detective Liv Stone, Finley delves into a conspiracy that stretches far beyond the ordinary. As they untangle a web of deceit, Finley must confront his own haunted past and fractured family ties. Strange artefacts and unexplained powers surface, pushing Finley's magical abilities to their limit. His investigation reveals hidden truths and shadowy figures, each step leading him deeper into a game of life and death.

The Overseer ProtocolFirst draft

In a world unravelled by societal collapse, the biomes stand as the last bastions of safety amidst an unforgiving landscape. For Jani, a resourceful survivor, these protected enclaves promise refuge from the brutality outside, yet they also conceal dangerous secrets and ruthless control. As she navigates through decaying cities, Jani confronts the harsh realities of a fractured society driven by fear and manipulation. Her resilience is tested as she uncovers the dark truths lurking within these supposed safe havens, facing obstacles relentless in their pursuit of power. In a landscape defined by desperation, can Jani outsmart her adversaries and secure a future not just for herself, but for all who yearn to escape the desolation outside?

The Coward's ApprenticeFirst draft

Rin wanted nothing more than to study rune magic and keep her head down, but her own limited abilities and another failed attempt at passing the Ministry entrance exam made that dream all but impossible. When a powerful and corrupt airship captain kidnaps someone dear to her and sets his sights on her friends, Rin is forced to confront the depths of her own magic. To save them, she’ll have to rewrite the very fabric of magic itself—even if it means risking everything.

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