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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.

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The Brittle Midnight Starter Collection

Two worlds. Two heroes. One perfect place to begin.
If you’re new to the worlds of The Brittle Saga and The Midnight Series, this starter collection is designed for you. Four novels and novellas, spanning espionage, history, and science fiction, brought together in one irresistible bundle.
This collection introduces two epic series, each with its...

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Midnight's Shadow (The Midnight Series Book 0)

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...

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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...

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Series

Before the Brittle Sea
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)
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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 (The Midnight Series Book 0)
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.

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Book 0 - Midnight's Shadow - FREE Novella
Book 1 - Walking Away from Midnight
Book 2 - Midnight's Child
Book 3 - Midnight's Secret
Book 4 - Midnight's Crisis


Step into the shadowy world of espionage, betrayal,...

A Ragged Loop in Time
The Ragged Edge of Time
The Ragged End of Time
The Ragged Twist in Time

The Ragged Time Trilogy

"Some threats do not come from the future or the past, but from the quiet moment when humanity first decided it deserved dominion over the stars."

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Midnight's Shadow (The Midnight Series Book 0)

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...

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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...

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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

Why England Is Full of Places That Aren’t What They Say on the Tin England

England has a long and proud tradition of naming places in ways that make perfect sense to people who have been dead for several centuries.

Take Oxford Circus, for example.

I’ve been there many times. I’ve never seen a strongman, a trapeze artist, or even a confused clown. Just shoppers, tourists, and the occasional person standing still in the middle of the pavement wondering why everyone else looks annoyed.

The truth is rather less dramatic. “Circus” comes from the Latin circus, meaning a...

Onwards and Upwards There is a phrase I come back to often.  Three

There is a phrase I come back to often. Three simple words. No drama. No noise.

Onwards and upwards.

I did not arrive at writing through shortcuts, hacks, or sudden inspiration. I arrived the long way round.

I started with paper and pencil at the age of eight. Not because I knew where it would lead, but because something inside me needed to put words somewhere safe. I did not know then that writing would become a lifelong companion. I only knew that silence felt heavier without it.

It took over...

The Love of My Life Had Four Wheels There are people who say you should

There are people who say you should never love a machine.

They are wrong.

The love of my life was a Triumph 2000 Mk 2.

She was white, with a black roof, and she carried herself with the quiet confidence of something built to last. Not flashy. Not loud. Just assured. Civilised. British and very 1970s.

My favourite sort of day was simply driving her.

I would think nothing of setting off from Leicester at first light and pointing her nose towards Land’s End, or the Lake District, just because the...

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