The Horseman's Dream

"Masterfully written and akin to novels and movies such as Children Of Men, The Book Of Eli and Vanilla Sky, this profound thriller is a must read!" - La Vida Liverpool Magazine

"A tale that insists on being read, The Horseman’s Dream is not fantasy, it is reality waiting to happen." - Sound and Vision Magazine

Dive into the chilling world of The Horseman’s Dream, a dystopian psychological horror novel that unveils a near-future Britain shattered by climate-induced floods and ruled by a fascist media mogul. Dr. David Hopkins, a suicidal neuropsychiatrist, joins forces with a guilt-ridden chaplain and Lucky Newman, a PTSD-scarred ex-Royal Marine, to dismantle a sinister regime wielding virtual reality, cymatics, and hallucinogens to manipulate reality itself. Set against a fragmented archipelago where Sheffield reigns as the new capital and Exmoor harbors the insane, this Orwellian tale weaves conspiracy, corruption, and psychological warfare into a gripping narrative. Praised as “shockingly prescient” by readers and likened to J.G. Ballard and George Orwell, A.J. Reid’s haunting prose and innovative concepts deliver a visceral battle for the soul against dehumanizing systems. Perfect for fans of Children of Men and High-Rise, this thought-provoking thriller explores trauma, resistance, and the fragility of reality in a world on the brink. Will the trio’s rebellion prevail, or will they succumb to an apocalypse of the soul? A dystopian novel 20 years in the making, The Horseman's Dream will make you question everything you think you know about reality.

"Fascinating ideas" - Will Self

★★★★★ - "Deserving of cult status ... so much deeper, mystical, and surreal than I had anticipated that upon finishing, I flipped back to the first chapter to start all over again." - Amazon Reviewer