Adrian Lynch
Adrian was born a long time ago in Harrow Weald, North London. He has dyslexia, which wasn’t allowed in those unenlightened times. As a kid, when he wasn’t learning to be ‘normal’ (he failed), he would hang out with friends or alone in the nearby bluebell-carpeted woods. To him, they harboured space aliens, mysterious creatures and the ghosts of Grims Dyke whose mournful songs rustled autumnal leaves. This inspired stories that Adrian would tell eager audiences for pocket money.
Following successful careers within the NHS and as a Company Director, Adrian obtained a BA in Creative Writing from the Open University and graduated from the Golden Egg Academy. He is now bringing fantastical stories to life in his novels, the first of which is The Star Quest Academy—Above and Beyond, nominated for the Eyelands International Book Awards. Adrian hopes it will be as exciting and fun to read as it was to write.
Adrian now lives in North Bedfordshire and the words of his writing.
He is a member of both the Society of Authors and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
Adrian Lynch's Books
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Star Quest Academy – Above and Beyond
28 Feb 2025For centuries, trillions of life forms throughout space have allowed humanity to believe we’re alone in the Universe. Any alien who dared to befriend us has met an unfortunate end: eaten, squashed, sent to a zoo, or even planted in a garden pot. But our advances in space exploration now threaten every civilisation across the Cosmos.
Amelia, a savvy, street-smart orphan, is one of four exceptional children selected from around the globe to represent humanity in the Human Inclusion Programme at the intergalactic Star Quest Academy. Here, they’ll unravel the Universe’s wonders, explore strange new worlds, and encounter magical creatures. Earth’s safety from invasion hinges on their success as cadets, but if any of them fail, Earth will be invaded by ruthless warlords.
When a series of sinister incidents jeopardises their mission, it becomes clear that someone – or something – wants them to fail. To save their world, the cadets must overcome their differences and combine their unique skills.
Adrian Lynch’s early education was hampered by dyslexia. Although he always loved telling stories to anyone who would listen, he only began writing them down later in life. Adrian graduated from the Golden Egg Academy in 2015 and has since won several literary awards. His debut children’s novel was nominated for the prestigious Eyelands International Book Awards.