You can’t keep a good sociopath down.

Dyson Devereux is languishing in prison awaiting trial for murder. Languishing wouldn’t be so bad were it not for the irksome inmates, crowded conditions and distinct lack of haute cuisine.

Only Alegra, his sometime paramour and frequent visitor, shares his desire to see him released. The problem is, she wants Dyson freed so they can start a new life together. But all Dyson desires is to get back home to his treasured mementos.

As judgement day draws ever closer, can Dyson keep up appearances long enough to win his freedom? And at what cost? For hell hath no fury like a sociopath scorned.

Golgotha is a funny, fast-paced crime comedy novel, boasting a sardonic and sinister sociopath at its helm.

“Golgotha is nothing short of dark comedy genius” — DLS Reviews

“Deeply dark and irresistibly funny. If you like dark humour, you’ll love watching Dyson unravel” — Sandra Seymour, Author

“Sociopathic comedy at its best” — Adam Riley, Comedian

Ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a sociopath? Meet Dyson Devereux, Britain’s answer to Patrick Bateman.

“A potent blend of black comedy and crime” — Goodreads Reviewer

As well as being a very British satire, this black comedy crime novel will appeal to fans of of psychological and serial killer fiction.

A DELICIOUS SLICE OF SOCIOPATHIC SATIRE

If you like dark humorous crime, you'll love Golgotha.

'A devilishly wry read' - Goodreads Reviewer

‘This book is cold-blooded, intricately calculated, serial killer black comedy from start to finish’— DLS Reviews

‘A brilliant unpredictable end’ – Goodreads Reviewer

'Tauted as the British Psycho as in the alternative to Mr. Bateman and the comparison works. Very similar moral deprivation as the action driver. Glib, twisted, darkly humorous' - Goodreads Reviewer

You can read about sociopath and serial killer Dyson’s prior exploits #1 Necropolis & #2 Sepultura

‘… a magnificent foray into the mind of a sociopath’ – DLS Reviews

‘The book is full of razor-sharp satire’ – Crime Fiction Lover

Also by Guy Portman:

Tomorrow's World: Darkly Humorous Tales From The Future

Mangetout

The Gazebo

Escape to the future with this hilarious and thought-provoking read.

Englishman Terrence has had enough of accountancy. After all, it’s been his job for over six decades. He’d bow out if the government didn’t keep increasing the mandatory retirement age. At this rate, Terrence will be working until doomsday.

American plutocrat Walter has harnessed the power of age-defying medication and enjoys the life of a conceited centenarian. But many are fed up with his kind. If the situation doesn’t change fast, there could be a revolution.

With its dark humour and gripping narrative, Tomorrow’s World paints a vivid picture of a future that’s a little too close for comfort.

‘Takes our current foibles and obsessions to their logical, gruesome and absurd conclusions’ - Adam Riley, Comedian

'This book will certainly have you turning the pages to see what happens next ...' - The Daily Squib

I binge watched Black Mirror a while back and that show was ‘Dark Humour’ very much in the same vein - Goodreads Review

If you like black comedy, you'll love Tomorrow's World

40,251 words/2.5 hours reading time

Themes include democracy, capitalism, secularism, immigration & the environment.

Through short scenes flipping between various levels of society, we’re taken year by year through a future full of psychotic capitalism, hyper-branding and extreme virtual reality. This is a world not a million miles removed from our own, where celebrities are worshipped like gods, drones are as common as pigeons and life expectancies for the rich are becoming biblical.

Like all great visionary satires, the book takes our current foibles and obsessions to their logical, gruesome and absurd conclusions. And it’ll make you laugh out loud along the way.

That’s because Guy’s particular vein of dark humour is on show in each prescient and deadpan vignette. These are not just about our near future. By giving us caustic glimpses through the best part of two hundred years of political, social and cultural upheaval, Tomorrow’s World is constantly evolving.

“I enjoy science fiction, dystopias and satire and this book was a combination of all three” – Goodreads Review

“... a hilarious satire about the next 180 years” – Reader

In essence, it’s a warning about the ramifications of a grotesquely ageing population, as demonstrated by recurring characters Walter and Terrence: American plutocrat and British worker respectively.

It may be great living to over 150. But how would you feel if you had to work for an extra half a century or so? 

A darkly humorous, satirical extravaganza.

“I’m missing my black mirror fix and so this book came at a great time” – Goodreads Review

'If you like a dystopian story set in the future with a lot of humour, I recommend giving this book a read.' - Goodreads Reviewer

Guy Portman is the author of eight books. He is known for his scathing insights, satirical observations and dark humour.

Two men’s lives are about to implode. Can they save themselves before it’s too late?

The Gazebo: A husband’s lustful behaviour is out of control. If his wife finds out, there’ll be hell to pay – and she is on to him. Calamity looms in this warped tale featuring an unusual fetish and a gazebo.

The Curse: They warned him to steer clear of the Transylvanian temptress, but entrepreneur Theo couldn’t resist her charms. Now he’s up to his neck in trouble. Could it be the death of him?

These turbulent romps merge domestic disaster with caustic comedy to devastating effect. If you like dark humour, you’ll relish these stories about desire and deception.

‘Bawdily brilliant black comedy’ – Adam Riley, comedian

If you like dark humour and crime, you'll love The Gazebo

Quick Read: 42k words - 2.5 hours

'Very witty, very elegant, and completely and totally twisted' - Goodreads Reviewer

'Darkly amusing and reads quickly' - Goodreads Reviewer

I literally could not but them down - Reviewer

Guy's eight books include:

Golgotha

Symbiosis (to be published in Germany by Festa Verlag - Spring 2021)

Mangetout

Tomorrow's World