by P. M. Brennan
The final chapter of Odd Street is upon us, and the stakes have never been higher.
In Odd Street – Into The Woods, the battle against the dark forces that have plagued Odd Street for generations reaches its ultimate conclusion. Toby, Ezra, and their allies must face an ancient evil, a force that has been lying in wait since before the street was ever built. The woods at the back of Odd Street, once merely a backdrop for Toby’s adventures, have now become the epicentre of a dark and dangerous power that could consume everything Toby loves.
When a mysterious crow begins watching Toby from the trees, he has no idea that the creatures and shadows of the woods are more than just a threat, they’re tied to his own past, and to a secret buried deep in the earth. As the trees whisper and the birds gather, Toby discovers that the key to saving Odd Street may be a sacrifice far greater than anything he could have imagined.
As the ancient evil stirs, Toby will uncover truths he never expected, about the woods, his family, and the destiny that has been waiting for him all along. With new and old allies by his side, he will face down the creatures of the Host, the twisted shape of evil itself, and the haunting truth about his father.
In this final, heart-pounding instalment of the Odd Street trilogy, Toby must make the hardest choice of all: to save his home, he might have to sacrifice the one person he loves most. The woods are waking, and the end is in sight, but whether that end brings peace, or only more darkness, remains to be seen.
Prepare yourself for the final confrontation. The birds are waiting. The woods are restless. And Odd Street will never be the same again.
I’m a journalist, author, and editor with a passion for football, storytelling, and creative writing. From working with clubs like Stockport County and Oldham Athletic to writing and editing books on football and beyond, I’ve spent over a decade immersed in media, sport, and the written word. Whether it's matchday reporting, children’s books, or spoken word poetry, my work is all about capturing the stories that connect us.
I’m a journalist, author, editor, and lifelong football enthusiast with a career rooted in storytelling and media. My journey began with roles at the heart of the game, as Press Officer and Media Manager at Stockport County Football Club, and later as Contributing Editor at TheNonLeague Magazine. Initially a regional publication for non-league supporters in the North West, TheNonLeague Magazine expanded into a national platform under my editorial leadership. I played a key role in its growth by securing advertising and sponsorship deals with major companies, helping to bring grassroots football coverage to a wider audience. In 2013, I published my first book, The Man from Uruguay, the biography of Danny Bergara. Its success allowed me to transition into full-time freelance journalism. Since then, I’ve contributed weekly football content, primarily non-league coverage, for newspapers, websites, and magazines across the UK. I’ve also worked directly with clubs, including a spell at Oldham Athletic FC, where I helped rebuild their social media and website presence during a period of internal restructuring. Alongside journalism, I’ve authored a range of children’s books in collaboration with illustrators Rob Purdon, Ric Pennington, and James Richardson. These titles include The Scarf, Football Alphabet, Cricket Alphabet, Football Football Football, Stay at Gnome – A Lockdown Tale, Tangerine Dream, and Granny’s Galactic Garden. As an editor, I’ve worked on several notable football titles, including the Non-League Groundhopper Diaries series and LOST – Football in the 1980s. My writing also extends into poetry, a creative outlet since my schooldays. I’ve written personal poems for family milestones and, more recently, have embraced performing my work at spoken word events, sharing pieces from my collections The Transient Curmudgeon and The Transient Mancunian. Whether through sport, storytelling, or verse, my work continues to explore the spaces where community, culture, and creativity intersect.
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