Hi, I am Chris Dewar, the author of the Dyrne Hill Series of books.
I was born in Weybridge, Surrey, into a very large and extended family and spent most of my childhood roaming wild on my bike, building camps whenever and wherever I could, or making up stories of mysteries, treasure, and ghosts for my siblings and cousins to enjoy reading.
As a young adult, I travelled, settling in Berkshire to raise my family, before finally moving to Hampshire.
My kids loved reading, so I wrote Dyrne Hill for them. I hope you enjoy the book as much as they did.
Books in the series
Dyrne Hill
Dyrne Hill, The Secret
Dyrne Hill, The Guardian
Summer at Dyrne Hill should have been ordinary — but for James and his best friend Penny, adventure is never far away. When archaeologists begin excavating the ancient hill, long-buried secrets start to surface: chalk etchings, hidden rituals, and whispers from centuries past. Then the visions begin. Haunted by scenes of a vulnerable boy hunted in the 1500s, James discovers he can step through time under the guidance of the enigmatic Mr Green. Yet the rules are clear: observe, never interfere — unless a life is truly at stake. As past and present collide, James uncovers a truth woven through his own family history. Dyrne Hill is more than sacred ground. It has a Guardian. And now, it may be him. A gripping tale of friendship, destiny, and the courage to protect history — no matter the cost.
Summer at Dyrne Hill should have been ordinary — but for James and his best friend Penny, adventure is never far away. When archaeologists begin excavating the ancient hill, long-buried secrets start to surface: chalk etchings, hidden rituals, and whispers from centuries past. Then the visions begin. Haunted by scenes of a vulnerable boy hunted in the 1500s, James discovers he can step through time under the guidance of the enigmatic Mr Green. Yet the rules are clear: observe, never interfere — unless a life is truly at stake. As past and present collide, James uncovers a truth woven through his own family history. Dyrne Hill is more than sacred ground. It has a Guardian. And now, it may be him. A gripping tale of friendship, destiny, and the courage to protect history — no matter the cost.
In Dyrne Hill – The Secret, young James and his best friend Penny stumble upon a haunting mystery that spans decades. When their history teacher shares the eerie tale of a girl named Maria who vanished without a trace in 1902, the pair embark on an investigation leading them to an abandibded house. " class="product_extract"> In Dyrne Hill – The Secret, young James and his best friend Penny stumble upon a haunting mystery that spans decades. When their history teacher shares the eerie tale of a girl named Maria who vanished without a trace in 1902, the pair embark on an investigation leading them to an abandibded house.
In Dyrne Hill - William hasn't been at the orphanage for long before strange events begin to occur which result in catastrophic consequences, and within weeks he has vanished without a trace.
