🌺 Special Edition!
9th September, 2025
Greetings, my lovelies!
- Today is a big day! HUGE! Because today is publication day for The Quarterlands, the fourth and final book in the Dark Water series
- At last, after hundreds of thousands of words, ALL the secrets are finally revealed—but can their love survive the truth? Find out TODAY!
- I’m so happy but sad too because that’s the end of the series I spent 12 years writing. The Summer of Dark Water is nearly over. Sob!
- Thank you so much for coming along on this journey with me. It’s been amazing! I’ve been blown away by how much people have taken this book series to their hearts.
- As usual, I come bearing launch day gifts! (See section below). In addition to The Quarterlands playlist, there’s also a Dark Water one which features a selection of our favourite songs from the social media videos we’ve been posting for the past few months. This is by popular request as they’ve been such a hit!
- If you haven’t seen them yet, head on over to my Instagram, Tiktok and Facebook accounts and check them out. If you’ve loved the books, you’ll love some of the videos and trailers we made to go with them. We’re fandom girls so we love making fannish things!
- To celebrate, the ebook of Book One, Crocodile Tears, will be FREE on Amazon for THREE DAYS on Sept 14/15/16. So, if you haven’t started yet, now is a great time to dive into this series!
- A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who has taken the time to leave reviews on all the books in this series and post about it on social media. There’s been massive word of mouth for Dark Water which is wonderful. If you’ve loved it, feel free to shout about it!
- What’s next? Well, first I’m going to have a bit of a rest, and then I have some cool projects in mind, so keep reading my newsletters for more news on those.
- Remember that special top secret project I was working on in the last newsletter? I can now reveal it’s a 21,000 word FREE novella, exclusive to members of Walter’s World. It won’t make any sense unless you’ve read book four, so I’ll link to it from the next regular newsletter.
In Other News…
- Would you like to join my Street Team? If you’ve enjoyed Dark Water, and are active on social media, I’m looking to expand my street team.
- All you’ll be required to do is to repost/share/engage with my social media content. If you feel confident enough to create your own, that’s a bonus! Sign up here.
MM Romance Roundup:
- The featured author in this newsletter is Kit Erikson with Better Than Sex, which one reviewer described as “a slow-burn story that’s both sweet and steamy with just the right amount of angst…”
- There’s the usual fabulous selection of themed MM book fairs and sales promos for you to enjoy ❤️.
The Quarterlands – Out Today!
Can their love survive the truth?
Josiah is facing the ultimate showdown against his powerful enemy, but the stakes have never been higher. If he fails, he’ll lose both Alex and his freedom.
As he finally solves Elliot Dacre’s murder, he also uncovers the devastating secret Alex has hidden from everyone. An explosive showdown forces them to confront the truth about each other, but will it shatter their bond beyond repair?
Don’t miss the stunning finale of the Dark Water series, where what’s hidden in the Quarterlands may change everything.
“LOVE LOVE LOVED this entire series…” Laurie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Praise for The Quarterlands:
“Why does it have to be over already?? 😢 …a wonderful conclusion to this story arc.” Susanne ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Truths finally emerge, and the ripple effect, caused by those revelations, impact everyone down to their core. I read this in a single sitting, unable to set it aside for real life. Highly recommended series with wonderful twists and turns all the way through.” Karen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Everyone, and I mean everyone, gets their perfect ending.“ Laurie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I never saw the ending coming and what an unexpected twist. This series will keep you at the edge of your seat the entire time. A brilliant read that I would highly recommend.” Lisa ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Another fantastic continuation of one of the best series I have read in a while. The story between Josiah and Alex is written so beautifully… I felt what they were going through; that’s how well Xanthe Walter writes her books.” Nicole ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This was the perfect ending. What an absolutely epic tale this series was…This series is going to be a frequent reread for me for the foreseeable future. It is definitely one of my top reads of the year!!” Alissa ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This whole series has been amazing and book 4 was no exception. The climatic ending and all the twists, turns and secrets. The characters are done so well and the world building pulls you in.” Sara ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Did I cry for like half of this book? Yes. Would I do this to myself again? Also yes. This series will stay in my mind for a long time…” Vesta ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I felt like I was losing good friends when I ended this book.” Dani ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🎧 Xanthe’s Audiobook Recs
You won’t be surprised to find I’m reccing Matt’s reading of The Quarterlands! I feel Matt has been on a real journey with these books, and I know he was sad to finish them. He said how much the whole audio team had enjoyed working on them.
Matt’s reading just became better and better. You always know who is speaking because his characterisations are so superb. He’s just brilliant at his craft, and I’m very lucky to have found him. I can’t thank him enough for his professionalism and hard work.
You can find the links to the audiobooks on the Amazon page for The Quarterlands.
Finally, as promised, the character Matt said he’d like to play in the Netflix adaption that is TOTALLY going to happen (not) is… Gideon!
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👋 That’s All, Folks!
Until next time, my lovelies!
XOXO
Xanthe
PS Remember to download The Worlds of Xanthe Walter to read the first two chapters of Crocodile Tears!
