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Rampage is a well written, convincing story that delivers pace, atmosphere and suspense. An impressive climax brings The Beast trilogy to a satisfying close. A real page turner.

Sandra Shannon, freelance writer - Rampage

This book is a real thriller, it seizes you when you open it and doesn't let go until the end... Anyone who likes stories with mystery and suspense should read The Beast.

James aged 9 - The Beast

A very exciting and captivating read.

Calun aged 14 - The Beast

Once you start reading this story you will just want to carry on and not put it down till you have finished it.

Kirstie aged 14 - The Beast

Good spooky stuff... which also has a firm grip on the real world.

Adele Geras, TES Teacher and Author - The Beast

My favourite character was Rab Stewart because he’s funny and mysterious. At first you don’t know much about him. Grant was funny and I liked the way Amanda could sense things. It was exciting because I kept wondering what The Beast was. The most exciting part was when Grant and Amanda were running from Karbel. Very good mystery. I really enjoyed The Beast.
Daniel aged 11 - The Beast

I liked Grant because he’s funny and sarcastic and I also liked Rab Stewart because he’s as nutty as a fruitcake. I thought it was good the way you knew what Karbel was thinking. I thought it was exciting when Grant goes into the cave and when he comes out Amanda notices his t-shirt is all ripped. I liked what the Beast turned out to be. I thought The Beast was a very exciting book.
Karl aged 11 - The Beast

THE BEAST is a fantastic book about the Laird family, a family of four that go on a holiday to the Scottish highlands of Endrith Valley, nicknamed “The Valley of Shadows”. From day one, Amanda sees what looks like a reflection from the sun. In actual fact, it is the ghost of a Sabre-toothed tiger called Karbel.
After a few days, she begins to make out the shape of an animal. Unfortunately, her family do not believe her and say that it is just her imagination. continued....

I read your book 'Beast' last night - I adored every page! I just wanted to say an enormous thanks to you, for making reading the book such an enthralling experience. I've read a lot of books in my 12 years, but I must say; This is without a doubt one of the best books I've ever read, and I'd place it within my top 3 favourite books! I can't wait to get my nose into your other books! I particularly enjoyed the way you built up the evidence towards Karbel's continued....

This is the first Ann Evans book that I have read. Written as a childrens' novel for children from the ages of 10 and upwards, the book is beautifully written and exciting for both children and adults alike. Both my ten year old daughter and I have read this book. It is one of my daughters favourite stories. Set in the Highlands of Scotland, the adventure story tells of a family camping holiday in a remote valley with a dark past. Of stone age man and battles of long continued....

Good horror isn’t about cheap thrills, as The Beast demonstrates with style and substance. Evans’s writing is evocative and full of atmosphere, her plotting compelling and convincing.

The Guardian - The Beast

Mysterious and terrifying monsters rise up from the deep past when a road building project uncovers some ancient bones. Jack, son of the palaeontologist called to the site, and his friend, Cameron, manage to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and have to run for their lives. Ann Evans knows her stuff. Using an absorbing plot and the evidence of research into sabre-toothed tigers and mammoths (the monster in question) make this an extra-engaging continued....

It was about a family who go into Scotland at this camping site. Then the parents tell their kids that they could have a wander round the campsite. They went into a cave and suddenly find the beast. I thought the book was very interesting, gripping and really good.

Zoe aged 14 - The Beast

This is an excellent book to read, especially if you are an action and adventure lover. The Beast is a book that I couldn't put down, it absorbed me - I felt as if I was Grant when the Beast stuck it's head into the tent, or when they were battling alongside Rab Stewart. This is truly a book to read.

Salmaan aged 9 - The Beast

I liked The Beast especially when the girl thinks she sees the beast at the top of the mountain. My favourite part was when I heard the boy kill the saber toothed tiger.

Luke age 9 - The Beast

My favourite character was Grant. I liked him because he was brave and wasn't scared of anything. My favourite part was when Grant was battling the saber toothed tiger! I liked the suspense to it - it was tense.

Alex aged 10 - The Beast

There's terror in the Scottish mountains. A vicious sabre-toothed tiger – or, rather, the ghost of one – stalks the Scottish mountain of Endrith and the Valley of Shadows below. Karbel – the Beast of this trilogy – is on the prowl and woe betide anyone who challenges his kingdom.
But change is on the way, as humans excavate the ground to build a new bypass. There’s great excitement when the bones of a woolly mammoth continued....

16th March 2013

Hello and welcome,

I began writing just as a hobby in the late 1970s – early 80s and discovered that I enjoyed it so much that it gradually became much more than a hobby – more a way of life!

My next children's book is The Trunk published by Penguin, under the name of S.Carey (scary) is now published. It's part of the Eerie Series
As well as writing children's books, I write adult romance under the pseudonym Ann Carroll. A Tropical Affair is now out in hardback large print. so will be available in libraries. It's also available to buy as an ebook on Amazon. Champagne Harvest was published by People's Friend (DC Thompson) and will also be available in libraries soon. There's a new thriller novel in the pipeline too!

In addition to fiction I write magazine features on absolutely anything and everything! I worked for 13 years on the Coventry Telegraph as a Feature Writer, writing specifically on food & drink, gardens, travel and pets. My Pet SOS weekly feature won the RSPCA Media Award one year, and I know the regular animal news helped many homeless cats and dogs find new homes.

As a non-fiction writer, I'm available to write press releases and copy for business websites and advertisement copy. Email me for details.

I hope you enjoy browsing my website and reading extracts from my books.

LATEST NEWS!!

Delighted that The Beast has WON the Raring2Read category in the Coventry Inspiration Book Awards 2013. Thank you to everyone who voted. The awards ceremony takes place on June 12th at Coventry's historic St Mary's Guild Hall.

I'm running writing workshop as part of the Springfest 2013 in Birmingham on Saturday 27th April. Springfest: 2013 is an event, showcasing local businesses and services in and around Birmingham. There will be various fun-filled activities on the day. As well as the writing workshop, you can try your hand at cup cake decorations, cookery session or just relax and be pampered by one of the beauticians.
Entry fee: for adults Ł10.00 and Children under the age of 12 years Ł8 ( Lunch included)
It takes place at Peachy Keens, 1741 Coventry Road, Birmingham B26 1DS, Tel: 0121 764 5519, http://www.peachykeens.co.uk/contact starting at 10.30am Contact Indira Kattimani on 07854162052

I'm also doing a Saturday workshop with the Nottingham Writers Club on writing for children. It takes place on 11th May. Full details are here: http://www.nottinghamwritersclub.org.uk/workshops.shtml

I've been doing lots of schools workshops recently, including some where I've teamed up with author Karen King.

I'm currently running writing workshops on a Monday evening. Contact me for availability or to work on-line with me.

Something a bit different. Usborne Books at Home, are running a prize draw for schools to win an author visit. Guess who's the prize!!

Deadly Hunter is to be serialised and broadcast on a new on line radio channel, Turquoise Radio. (www.turquoiseradio.com) More details soon.

For school visits please click on the link above or email me at: ann-evans@btconnect.com
Please visit the childrens site Feel free to pop over to the KIDS section of the website.
Thank you
Ann.