Tom Kane

Tom Kane

A Distinct Voice in Indie Historical Fiction
Tom Kane is an independent author of gripping historical fiction, best known for The Brittle Saga Trilogy and the ongoing nine-part epic, The Midnight Series.

With a passion for storytelling rooted in real-world history, Tom brings to life the personal struggles and high-stakes choices of characters caught in the turbulence of the 20th century. His novels are defined by immersive detail, emotionally rich narratives, and a deep fascination with how ordinary people survive extraordinary times.

In The Brittle Saga, Tom reimagines the Titanic disaster as the catalyst for a sweeping tale of love, vengeance, and redemption. With The Midnight Series, he explores espionage and betrayal through the eyes of Jessie Fordham, a reluctant hero turned elite British agent during WWII. Across both series, readers will find strong character arcs, authentic settings, and tightly woven plots that straddle the line between drama and thriller.

Tom writes with the discipline and quality of a traditionally published author while embracing the freedom and ingenuity of the indie space. His books are known for their clarity, pacing, and well-researched historical context. Readers consistently praise his ability to keep them turning pages while delivering characters they care deeply about.

When he's not writing, Tom engages with a growing global readership through his website and social media, sharing updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and reflections on the writing life.

If you enjoy emotionally charged stories set in real historical moments, with a touch of intrigue and a heart full of courage, Tom Kane’s novels belong on your shelf.

Books

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Midnight's Shadow

A FREE Prequel Novella to the Midnight Series
Book #0 from the series: The Midnight Series

Before the war began, danger had already found her.

Europe stands on the edge of war. Jessie Fordham, recently graduated from Cambridge and carrying more questions than certainty, travels into a continent already shifting beneath her feet. The newspapers speak of diplomacy and hope, yet on the streets and people's front parlours a different mood...

The Eternal Man

Science Fiction Short Stories

FREE eBook on all digital outlets.

A compilation of science fiction short stories and flash fiction.
The Eternal Man: Jimmy Hyde is recruited to a top secret UN project designed to save the Earth from destruction by pollution. But time is a tricky thing and Jimmy Hyde becomes a murderer, time and time again.
Connections: A retired LA cop...

Walking Away from Midnight (The Midnight Series Book 1)

Book #1 from the series: The Midnight Series

“It’s an enigma, wrapped in a blanket of secrecy, bound with a web of deceit.”

In the summer of 1939, Jessie Fordham graduates from Cambridge University with a mind buzzing with academic achievements but a heart burdened by family strife. Jessie is travelling to her parents’ summer house, le lac de minuit, the midnight lake, nestled in the...

Series

The Brittle Sea (The Brittle Saga Trilogy Book 1)
The Brittle Land (The Brittle Saga Trilogy Book 2)
The Brittle Sky (The Brittle Saga Trilogy Book 3)

The Brittle Saga

The Brittle Saga Trilogy is a genre-crossing blend of historical fiction, romance, and psychological drama, delivered with cinematic pacing and emotional punch.

All three titles are on Amazon Kindle & Kindle Unlimited.

Midnight's Shadow
Walking Away from Midnight (The Midnight Series Book 1)
Midnight’s Child (The Midnight Series Book 2)
Midnight’s Secret (The Midnight Series Book 3)
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The Midnight Series

Uncover the Secrets That Could Change the Course of History.

Available on Amazon Kindle & Kindle Unlimited.

Step into the shadowy world of espionage, betrayal, and resilience in The Midnight Series, a sweeping historical saga that follows Jessie Fordham, a soldier’s...

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Midnight's Shadow

A FREE Prequel Novella to the Midnight Series
Book #0 from the series: The Midnight Series

Before the war began, danger had already found her.

Europe stands on the edge of war. Jessie Fordham, recently graduated from Cambridge and carrying more questions than certainty, travels into a continent already shifting beneath her feet. The newspapers speak of diplomacy and hope, yet on the streets and people's front parlours a different mood...

The Eternal Man

Science Fiction Short Stories

FREE eBook on all digital outlets.

A compilation of science fiction short stories and flash fiction.
The Eternal Man: Jimmy Hyde is recruited to a top secret UN project designed to save the Earth from destruction by pollution. But time is a tricky thing and Jimmy Hyde becomes a murderer, time and time again.
Connections: A retired LA cop...

Praise

Walking Away from Midnight
I really enjoyed this book. You get to know the characters as well as what it was like for civilians. I highly recommend this book, and I have already started book 2.

– Nancy

Midnight's Secret
I somehow have ended up reading them in the wrong order but nevertheless this is a very well researched book. The level of detail of the British war effort in WWII is phenomenal and adds to the enjoyment and veracity of the story as Jesse tries to find the mole in the British SIS - she is tasked by Churchill himself. The twists and turns of the hunt for the mole then the twisting of plot as Jesse is forced to run as she is being accused of treason…………. the past story of her family life and why she is staunch British patriot and yet can pass a French young lady are fascinating too.

– LindaIR

Midnight's Child
The first book in the series, Walking Away From Midnight was impossible to put down, and set the scene for this book. In France 1940, with the Germans advancing, Jessie Fordham led her siblings and various adults to the beach at Dunkirk. After a massive shock, that changed her whole previous world, her courageous, valiant feat is recognised by Winston Churchill and she finds herself training for the newly formed SOE - Special Operations Executive. Her extremely dangerous activities in France are not "same old, same old" - I couldn't stop turning the pages until I'd finished. The 3rd instalment is out now - and I'm ready for it!

– Jacqueline

Blog

When Writing was as Simple as ABC Or why I sometimes miss pencils with

Or why I sometimes miss pencils with rubbers on the end

There was a time when writing meant one thing: grabbing a pencil, licking the end of it for luck (everyone did it, nobody admits it), and getting on with it. Your entire creative arsenal consisted of:

  1. A blunt pencil.
  2. A shared metal pencil sharpener the teacher guarded like the Crown Jewels.
  3. A rubber squeezed into a metal ring stuck at the end of said pencil to erase your spelling disasters.

That was it. No menus. No updates. No blue...

Inventing Things We Never Knew We Wanted: A Calculated Risk From beads on

From beads on sticks to boxes that silently judge our passwords

Humanity has always had two great fears:

  1. That we’ll run out of tea.
  2. That someone, somewhere, will ask us to do long division.

To avoid the latter, civilisations have spent thousands of years inventing gadgets to do the thinking for us. Here is their story, or at least the version any half-awake historian would produce after an extended pub lunch.

The Abacus:
The original pocket calculator, but without pockets.

Invented so long ago...

Could There Be A Zombie Apocalypse Could We Really Have a Zombie

Could We Really Have a Zombie Apocalypse?
Short Answer: Yes.
Long Answer: Oh, for heaven’s sake, imagine the queues.

Let’s be honest. For decades we’ve been warned about zombies staggering out of graveyards, supermarkets and the occasional discount DIY store, all snarling for brains. But what if the reality is far less dramatic and infinitely more annoying?

Before we get to that, let’s look at how likely a zombie apocalypse actually is. You might be surprised.

1. Science Absolutely Has the Range...

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