Alex Gardiner spent several years in the Merchant Navy before embarking on a sales and marketing career in the UK motor industry - with 20 years as regional manager for Jaguar Cars. Now retired, he lives in East Dunbartonshire with his wife. He reads a lot, writes fantasy for children - and plays very bad golf.
Fans of classic old-world builders like Tolkien will appreciate the gentle satirisation of tropes, while readers fresh to fantasy will be drawn by the rollicking rambunctious plot and realistic characters -- Sara Keating * Irish Times * Fast-paced action, zany characters, oodles of humour and a touch of Discworld in an energetic fantasy debut. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller * More fun than a dwarven frog-spitting contest! Fast-paced, smart, and very, very amusing. Alex Gardiner mixes myth with modernity and makes a unique world. By the power of the Doomstone Sword, I command you read it! -- Sam Gayton An ogre-sized helping of fun and adventure, this is one to push into the hands of fans of Danny Wallace, Shane Hegarty and Will Mabbit. -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids * ...this hilarious fantasy adventure will delight and entertain young readers from start to finish. * The Book Trust * ... Mossbelly MacFearsome and the Dwarves of Doom stands out in its originality. Featuring memorable characters, a fast-paced storyline and witty narrative, this book is hard to put down. * NYALitFest Newsletter * Fast paced, brimming with action, a must read! * Armadillo Magazine * A brilliant funny story for anyone looking for an adventure! * My Shelves are Full Blog *