Author Archives: Daniel Kemp

About Daniel Kemp

At the age of seventy-six, Daniel Kemp has started his second year of studying the science of Psychology at the Open University. He is a member of The Society of Authors and also a bestselling writer. However, in early September 2025, he was diagnosed with cancer. He is now in palliative care at home, being looked after by his ex-wife. When he was writing his novels, he enjoyed writing stories that appealed to those who liked challenging themselves to solve mysteries that were set out before their eyes, but they couldn't. His introduction to the world of espionage and mystery happened at an early age when his father was employed by the War Office in Whitehall, London, at the end of WWII. However, it wasn’t until after his father died that he showed any interest in anything other than himself! On leaving academia he took on many roles in his working life: a London police officer, mini-cab business owner, pub tenant and licensed London taxi driver, but never did he plan to become a writer. Nevertheless, after a road traffic incident left him suffering from PTSD and effectively—out of paid work for four years, he wrote and self-published his first novel —The Desolate Garden. Within three months of publication, that book was under a paid option to become a $30 million film. The option lasted for six years until distribution became an insurmountable problem for the production company. All ten of his novels are now published by Next Chapter Publishing Company which has added an edition titled The Heirs And Descendants Collection, which holds all four books of that series, alongside an edition titled The Lies And Consequences Collection which contains all four volumes of that series. He is the recipient of rave reviews from a prestigious Manhattan publication and described as—the new Graham Green—by a highly placed executive of Waterstones Books, for whom he did a countrywide tour of book signing events. He has also appeared on 'live' television in the UK publicising his first novel. Less

Reviews Rankings and Availability.

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Daniel Kemp

Rankings & Awards THE DESOLATE GARDEN has been ranked alongside THE THIRD MAN, THE 39 STEPS and THE CONSTANT GARDENER. It was awarded a publishers prize for QUALITY OF WORK. Book Reviews THE DESOLATE GARDEN. A recent review of the … Continue reading →

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Reality Or Not? A Poem.

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Daniel Kemp

Indifference built the walls, that locked creativity in. Self-interest added the wire, that compounded that sin. Expression was apprehended as complacency swallowed the keys There was no public trial, and no-one listened to the pleas. Innocence was the next to … Continue reading →

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A Sad Evaluation Of Life.

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Daniel Kemp

I am eleven today, yesterday I was only ten but today is my birthday and I will be eleven years of age. Soon I will be as big as my daddy and I will know all what he knows. I … Continue reading →

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When It Comes.

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Daniel Kemp

I saw the face of death once, in the centre of a dazzling light. “I know your name” it said. “ But I will not ask for it tonight. No need to worry my friend, your time has not come … Continue reading →

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The Woman.

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Daniel Kemp

Her thighs were the first that I did see. Long and lithe standing before me. Her breasts were next that my eyes fell upon. They lingered for a while but did not stay too long. It was on her face … Continue reading →

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There Is No Panacea.

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Daniel Kemp

The struggles of an aspiring author are widely known, it is a tough, uncompromising industry to break into. You have to get used to rejection, and constantly strive to improve your own work in order to reach an extremely high … Continue reading →

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Per la Rinascita del Romanticism.

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Daniel Kemp

A laugh is infectious. A tear, shed alone. A love never offered. Is a fear never shown. To love is a blessing. To never; a shame. To have your heart-broken. Is a necessary pain. To rise from the broken. To … Continue reading →

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A Passion.

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Daniel Kemp

Per la Rinascita del Romanticism (For the Rebirth of Romanticism) A whisper of love spoke to me. As beside it nestled; silently. Enticing words that gnawed and chewed. Without my resolve being renewed. I tried to resist, I knew I … Continue reading →

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Who Is Really Vain?

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Daniel Kemp

I paid to have my debut book, The Desolate Garden, published. There was a time when I was too embarrassed to have said that, but not now. Given the circumstances when I had finished my novel I saw little other … Continue reading →

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