Dan MacLean is about to discover what happens when Death herself takes a personal interest in keeping you alive.

Across Scotland, mysterious deaths are piling up. In the cobbled wynds of Edinburgh, a woman with storm-dark eyes keeps appearing on Dan’s ghost tours. He thought he was just a struggling comedian faking the macabre for tourists – but when ancient fae courts stir from their slumber, and a predator begins the hunt for a key, his life unravels. The worst part? That key might be Dan himself.

Now, armed with sarcasm, a centuries-old trickster, and a colleague who brews terrible tea, Dan must navigate a world where folklore bleeds into reality. But fairy stories don’t always have happy endings – and the Bodach Glas, Death’s herald, is watching.

Blending sharp wit, Scottish folklore, and the haunting atmosphere of Edinburgh, Soon Enough is an urban fantasy that will appeal to fans of Ben Aaronovitch, Neil Gaiman, and Deborah Harkness. Enter the Thin Places—where the veil is fragile, the fae are restless, and survival is never guaranteed.

What Early Readers Are Saying

“Fun and different from the usual fantasy fare.”
“Solid mythology and strong characterisation.”
“Smooth storytelling — vivid and full of humour.”
“Modern fantasy rooted in Scotland’s myths and places.”
“I’ll definitely be looking for the next book.”
“It’s always a pleasure to read something so well written.”
— ARC readers via BookSirens

Set in modern Scotland, Soon Enough is the debut novel in Magnus Watt’s Thin Places series — a darkly funny Scottish urban fantasy where folklore, mystery, and humour collide. Readers who love atmospheric settings, witty characters, and myth woven into everyday life will find a fresh, grounded voice that captures the soul of Scotland’s hidden stories.

Follow the author’s journey and discover more books, signed editions, and behind-the-scenes posts at magnuswattbooks.co.uk.

Soon Enough

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