Independent author, reader, and avid advocate of horror.
"Horror for me is the most wonderful genre, whatever the medium. Great horror has to have high stakes and genuine scares, but most importantly, it needs to have a heart. As a machine for empathy and analogy, no other genre has as much visceral power to get under your skin and live with you long after you've put it down." Dave Elliot
"You can't choose your family, but your family can be chosen."
Dave Elliot is the author behind the disturbing debut novel "KNOTWEED". A chilling, propulsive, psychological horror story that confronts fear, heredity, prophecy and the role of the church in breaking people.
About "Knotweed"
A fractured mind can be infectious, as one family are about to discover in devastating fashion. Born from 17th-century witch trials, an unconscious malevolent inheritance is unleashed, raging through a bloodline to modern-day London. What will it take for them to finally escape their demons?
“Conviction and passion that really shines through. Excellent set-pieces, and a breathlessness that comes into the prose. Strong and thoughtful horror.”
Russel D McLean
Author of ‘Ed’s Dead’
Dave Elliot's debut novel "Knotweed" has been unleashed via the Book Shop. Available in both paperback and digital format (eBook/ePub).
GhostKid | Horror Artwork
Cover art for "Knotweed" supplied by the supremely talented @ghostkidtradingcards.
Kingsize | Survivor Type
Listen below to the Kingsize "Survivor Type" episode featuring the indie author behind the disturbing debut novel "Knotweed."
Dave shares which Stephen King books (and film!) he'll be taking with him to the Kingsize island, the heroes and villains that might be on the isle with him, and loads of chat about his debut novel, writing process, and much, much more! Let the knotweed wind itself into your ears if you dare...
“A suspenseful, genre-spanning, pull-no-punches horror, its scope is colossal. An absolutely sensational read.”
Matt Robinson
Kingsize Podcast
Bringing Nightmares to Life
Dave Elliot is an independent author specialising in horror fiction. With a passion for creating spine-chilling stories, believably flawed characters, and authentic world-building that will leave you reeling, Dave's writing will take you on a journey into the darkest realms of the imagination.
Born in Berkshire in 1979, father to three beautiful children, and living with his soulmate, Amy, Dave continues to work in his other passion hospitality, and has done so since getting his first job as a kitchen porter aged 14. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of film, a deep passion for horror novels, and a genuine love of music. These obsessions often find their way into his work for those with a keen eye on an easter egg. Dave is currently working on his second novel, "The Feast."
Teaser trailer for Dave Elliot's debut novel "Knotweed", which has now been unleashed in paperback and digital eBook (ePub) format. Available to purchase now from the Book Shop.
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