The Dastardly Mr. Kyte Paperback – January 15, 2026

SOMEONE WICKED THIS WAY COMES !Mystery, Magic, Murder, Mayhem, and Mischief.Action, Adventure, Humor, Horror, Heart, Twists, and Time Travel - not necessarily in that order.A quest for revenge, an ancient mystical text, and a mysterious artifact.A resourceful young thief from the Victorian slums meets an evil magician with diabolical power.A modern family coping with a tragic loss purchases an old wardrobe hiding an unexpected visitor.A retired professor imprisoned in an eerie mansion bears a terrible burden.…And two Liverpool policemen way out of their depth investigate a series of bizarre occurrences.An epic tale of friendship, courage, and overcoming impossible odds....A splendid time is guaranteed for all.The Dastardly Mr. KyteIn the grim alleys of Victorian Liverpool, Tom a ragged street urchin survives by his wits and nimble fingers. But when a bungled pickpocketing attempt sparks a frenzied chase through a bustling market, Tom takes refuge in a nearby Music Hall.There he meets Mr. Kyte, a sinister magician bent on reclaiming the Key of Nebuchadnezzar, an artifact of unimaginable power. When Kyte’s vengeance ignites terror and real magic on stage, Tom is swept into a fiery escape that hurls him a century into the future.There in the year 1987, Max Cooper, an ordinary family man, browses a dilapidated furniture sale in the ruins of the same old music hall. While his children, Beth and Jake, skate among dusty armoires and broken chairs, Mr. Kyte and Tom emerge into a world that’s completely changed.When Tom seizes his chance to escape three unlikely allies are thrown together: Tom, a scrappy thief from the 19th century; Jake, a hyperactive, imaginative whirlwind; and Beth, a cynical tween with no time for nonsense.As Tom struggles to understand this bewildering new world, Kyte leaves a trail of death, mayhem, and magical mischief in his wake, while, two bumbling policemen - the stern Inspector Barrat and wide-eyed Sergeant Wilson try to make sense of a series of strange and grisly events.With time running out and Kyte’s dark power growing, the children must stand together to stop him. But defeating a powerful sorcerer will take more than courage—it will demand sacrifice, trust, and the strength of newfound friendship. And for Tom, it may be the only way to find his way home. Read more