About Eilir L. Rhys

I am a queer Welsh author from Llanfairpwll, Ynys Môn, with a background in web design and development and graphic design. I now live on the North Wales coast with my husband and our cat.

Like my protagonist David, I was diagnosed with obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) many years ago. Although it has presented its own challenges, it has also influenced the way I think and approach storytelling. My tendency to analyse and overthink often finds its way into the intricate mysteries I enjoy creating, alongside the emotional journeys of my characters.

Outside of writing, I enjoy weightlifting, kick-boxing, hiking in Eryri, and visiting haunted and historic locations. The landscapes, history, and folklore of North Wales continue to inspire the atmosphere and settings of the Tŷ Newydd Mysteries series.

Tŷ Newydd Mysteries: The Disappearing Trick

David Stevenson and Siôn Watkins find themselves at the centre of an impossible mystery when a man vanishes from a locked room during a ghost tour at the eerie Tŷ Newydd mansion in Penmaenmawr, North Wales...

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