About Justin

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Books

To date, I’ve written eleven books for middle-grade and teen readers, across three series. Read all about them and check out print and audio extracts here.

“The master of pirate stories.”

Jane Etheridge, Federation Of Children’s Book Groups

“Mystery, danger, intrigue… an engrossing saga.”

School Library Journal ON ALLIES & ASSASSINS

“A clever blend of Game of Thrones-style fantasy with a classic murder mystery plot.”

Booktrust ON ALLIES & ASSASSINS

“It has it all; murder, betrayal, intrigue, romance and political machinations galore.”

Anita Naik, Most Wanted ON ALLIES & ASSASSINS

“Somper breathes life into the inner workings of his fantasy kingdom, which feels like a lost European territory.”

Publishers Weekly ON ALLIES & ASSASSINS

“Perfect books for young teens, each one better than the one before.”

Wendy Cooling ON VAMPIRATES

“This series made my childhood… Vampirates was like nothing else I have read and nothing has been like it since.”

Matthew, Chicago, USA

“Justin Somper writes great villains: Lady Lola Lockwood (Black Heart) makes Cruella de Ville look like Mary Poppins.”

Nikki Gamble, WriteAway

“Vampirates are the perfect adventure stories, rollicking, romantic and utterly page-turningly breathtaking.”

Leonie Flynn, The Ultimate Book Guide

“Gruesome, ghoulish and glorious!”

Eoin Colfer ON VAMPIRATES

“Totally original!”

Anthony Horowitz ON VAMPIRATES

“Fizzing with invention and excitement. Sign me up for Pirate Academy right now!”

Chris Smith

“Rip-roaring doesn’t come close to describing this thrilling pirate adventure.”

Andrea Reece, Love Reading 4 Kids ON PIRATE ACADEMY

“Pirates done right! I love this world.”

Eoin Colfer ON PIRATE ACADEMY

“A gloriously action-packed adventure, full of characters you really care about.”

Cressida Cowell ON PIRATE ACADEMY

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