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Peter Andrew Farrell (born 31st May 1997) is a British author known for writing contemporary romance, psychological thrillers, and children's books. He is the creator of the Shoreline Hearts series, beginning with his debut novel, ''Whispers of the Tide'' (2025). Farrell's work is noted for its coastal British settings, emotionally driven narratives, and themes of love, resilience, and personal transformation.
== Early life ==
Farrell was born in Peterborough, England, on 31 May 1997. He later relocated to Kent, where the seaside town of Margate became a major inspiration for his fiction.
== Career ==
Farrell began writing creatively through music and short-form storytelling before turning to novels. According to interviews, he assembled fragments of earlier writing into what became his first full-length manuscript, ''Whispers of the Tide''. He has cited local landscapes in Kent, particularly Margate, as influential in shaping his settings and characters.
His debut novel, ''Whispers of the Tide'', was published in December 2025. The novel is set in Margate and follows Elise Hartwell as she confronts love, grief, and unresolved secrets from her past. The book launched the Shoreline Hearts Series.
In 2026, Farrell announced that the second novel in the series, ''Currents of the Past'', would be released in May, with further instalments planned. He has stated that the Shoreline Hearts series is intended to span five books with recurring central characters.
== Writing style and themes ==
Farrell's writing often explores relationships, healing, memory, and the emotional impact of place. His contemporary fiction frequently uses seaside settings and intimate character-driven storytelling. His psychological thriller work focuses on suspense, identity, and hidden trauma.
== Bibliography ==
=== Shoreline Hearts Series ===
* ''Whispers of the Tide'' (2025)
* ''Currents of the Past'' (2026)
=== Children's ===
* ''Little Bunny Says Hello'' (2026)
=== Psychological Thriller ===
* ''The Man on the Moon'' (2026)
== Media coverage ==
In March 2026, Farrell was profiled by ''The Isle of Thanet News'', which described his rise as a Margate-based independent novelist and highlighted the success of his debut publication.
== Personal life ==
Farrell has lived in Margate, Kent, and has spoken publicly about balancing parenthood with writing.
== External links ==
* Official website https://peter-farrell.weebly.com/#/
* Author page on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Peter-Farrell/author/B0G6LVRC26?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=86oJr&content-id=amzn1.sym.cfd647ec-1da7-4905-9467-44757bd2ffd7&pd_rd_wg=qjmHw&pd_rd_r=617389ab-ffcb-4145-8b5a-e38c56f847f5&ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
== References ==
https://theisleofthanetnews.com/2026/03/25/margate-dad-publishes-debut-book-with-second-on-the-way/