Derek Power

I began writing in early 2001, mainly focusing on short stories. After winning the odd contest here and there I figured I would try and write something a little longer. A few false starts later I managed to complete my first novel, titled Filthy Henry: The Fairy Detective, in early 2013.

I currently live in Skerries, Dublin, Ireland.

A synopsis of my most recent work can be found below.

Nearly Christmas (Filthy Henry, Book 5):

Mortals magically murdered generally is enough to get Filthy Henry, Ireland's first and foremost fairy detective, involved in the case. But when those murders happen on Halloween there is even more reason for him to investigate what is going on. As the walls between Realms weaken, allowing spirits to roam the land, Filthy Henry and Shelly are in a race against time to ensure All Hallows Eve goes off without a hitch. Otherwise dead mortals are going to be the least of Ireland's problems...

Stolen Stories (Filthy Henry, Book 4):

People are showing up without any personal memories in their head. They don't know their family, where they are, or even their own name. It is a strange problem, one that those in the medical profession cannot explain. Luckily Ireland happens to have a detective who investigates strange problems that others are unable to explain. Filthy Henry is on the case...or at least he would be if the fairy detective was not missing in action. Meaning Shelly, the fairy detective's closest friend, suddenly has two cases on her plate. Figure out what is happening to everyone's memories and find where the fairy detective is. A fairy detective who she currently cannot stand.

Accidental Legend (Filthy Henry, Book 3):

Some legends are born. Others are made. Sometimes they happen by accident. According to legend, Queen Medb once tried to steal the magical Brown Bull of Ulster in order to become a god. Cú Chulainn, the powerful warrior, stopped her by single handedly defeating her entire army. Somehow Medb has returned to modern-day Ireland and is trying to get the bull once again. This time it is up to Cú Chulainn’s descendant, Cathal Cullen, to stop her. The problem is Cathal does not know about his heroic lineage. Luckily someone has been drafted in from the fairy world to help him. Unluckily, that someone is Filthy Henry.

The Impossible Victim (Filthy Henry, Book 2):

New Clients. Impossible case. Same fairy detective.

Once again the Fairy World requires the services of Filthy Henry, Ireland's one and only fairy detective. Filthy Henry, as usual, wants nothing to do with the inhabitants of the magical world. But Shelly, his new partner despite never actually being hired for the job, has other plans.

After all when a Celtic God hires you to solve one of their problems you cannot let a little thing like the bad manners of a fairy detective get in the way.

Even if Filthy Henry does not exactly agree with such an assessment.

Filthy Henry: The Fairy Detective (Filthy Henry, Book 1):

The Fairy world exists beside our own in relative peace, unseen by humans. Rules are in place preventing Fairy kind from making their presence known to mortal people. But when two humans somehow steal a crock of gold from a leprechaun drastic measures must be taken. Filthy Henry, the only half-human half-fairy in the world, is called in to find the thieves and maintain The Rules. With such a straight forward task what could go wrong?

Other Works -

Duplex Tempus:

In the late 2070s the Douti Device practically eliminated murder. So, when a double homicide crosses the desk of Detective Olivia Temple, it immediately grabs her attention. Not only is it a chance to work the first real murder in years, but it is also because of the victims’ identities.

Two bodies of the exact same person.

As Temple works the case, trying to figure out how somebody has committed an impossible crime, it becomes apparent that something much bigger is at play…