About

Peter Watchett feels old and alone. He ran to Sandport to escape the life he’d built for himself in London, but secrets don’t keep in a place that already knows you. When Peter’s estranged brother walks back into town, he must confront the hidden truth and decide whether he keeps running or finally starts to build a new life for himself.

Set in 2014 in the coastal town of Sandport in south east England, One More Island explores family, identity, regret and the fragile hope of another chance.

About the Author

Richard W. Bown is a writer and software engineer. Alongside a career spanning more than thirty years, he has explored fiction, music and essays about work and the stories that connect us.

One More Island is his second novel. His debut, Human Software, was published in 2025.

To learn more about Richard’s writing, visit richardwbown.com. To discover the companion novel, visit Human Software.