DARK STATIONS
What if the dead began riding the London Underground?
When a grieving father sees the ghost of his daughter on the Tube, he follows her into Dark London—a shadow version of the city ruled by Grief.
Now he must confront the guilt that haunts him and rescue her from an afterlife she was never meant to enter… before he fades into a ghost himself.
But in Dark London, far more is at stake than he ever imagined.
A haunting urban fantasy about grief, redemption, and the love between a father and daughter that refuses to die.
COMING JULY 30TH, 2026
Dark Stations is a gripping, imaginative, and surprisingly heartfelt supernatural adventure set beneath the streets of London. What begins as a chilling urban mystery soon becomes something deeper… a story about love, grief, courage, and the fierce need to keep searching when the world tells you to let go.
D. P. Martinez blends dark fantasy, sharp humour, and emotional storytelling beautifully. The London setting feels alive, eerie, and wonderfully original, while Matt’s voice brings warmth and wit even in the middle of danger.
The writing itself was a highlight; so many of the analogies were striking and memorable, adding depth and texture to the narrative. And that ending—honestly, it landed so well and left me feeling satisfied.
Overall, a really strong and engaging read with a lot of emotional depth and originality.
About the author.
D.P. Martinez is a contemporary fantasy author specialising in urban fantasy and magical realism.
He holds an M.A. in English Literature from the University of Greenwich, where he focused on Literary London.
His research explored metaphorical representations of London in urban fantasy.
He has written hundreds of articles and several books across both fiction and non-fiction.
D.P. Martinez