Foreshore Books, the small-press imprint of Foreshore Publishing, is excited to announce the upcoming release of The Green Man, a chilling new supernatural thriller that draws on one of Britain’s oldest and most intriguing myths.
Set in the deep forests of southern England, The Green Man follows John Turner, an ex-soldier seeking quiet work and recovery far from his past. But when a series of disturbing incidents begins near an ancient Iron Age site, Turner finds himself pulled into a mystery that unsettles both locals and investigators. As old symbols, forgotten histories, and buried emotions resurface, Turner discovers that the forest holds far more than legends — and that the past, both personal and ancient, is not as distant as it seems.
The story unfolds with creeping dread, blending psychological tension with mythological mystery as Turner is drawn into events he cannot ignore. Joined by journalist Lowry Warner and historical theologian Peter Howell, he must confront forces that defy explanation and a darkness that seems to wake with every step deeper into the woods.
Phil M. Shirley, Publisher at Foreshore Books, said: “The Green Man is a gripping, atmospheric thriller — a modern story woven through with ancient echoes. Mark Woollard brings a cinematic depth to the page that horror and mystery readers will love.”
Mark Woollard is a British writer and director with a forty-year career in film and television. He has contributed to many major franchises, including Harry Potter, Star Wars, Tim Burton and Christopher Nolan’s Batman films, as well as the Marvel universe — and even a James Bond film.
Woollard was mentored by the late legendary producer Gerry Anderson (Thunderbirds, Space: 1999), with whom he developed television projects and co-wrote Anderson’s final feature-film script. He is currently directing an animated feature scheduled for release in 2027.
The Green Man will be published by Foreshore Books in Autumn 2026.
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