Black Toad Paperback - Via The Great British Bookstore

Twisted, Vivid, and Wickedly Funny — A Modern Cornish Gothic Classic

Black Toad immerses you in a vividly drawn Cornish village full of eccentric characters, creeping dread, and unexpected laughs. This is gothic horror reimagined — laced with folklore, sharp humour, and emotional bite.

What readers are saying:
“Brilliantly written in a unique style”
“Observant, dark, descriptive — and properly funny”
“A must-read — unputdownable, even if you haven’t finished a book in years”
“Hope someone options it for filming!”
“Loved the observations of Cornish quirks and people”

Praise for Black Toad:
“Rich in detail, full of vivid characters, laced with perceptive observations… A confident and engaging debut.”
— Mr D Newbury (Paperback)

“I wasn’t sure thrillers were my thing — I was hooked in pages.”
— B. Ackhurst (Paperback)