Behind The Jonathan Chambers Series
About the Authors
Two creative voices. One shared fascination with mystery, consciousness, hidden history and the questions that refuse to disappear.
Author
Nick Hayward
Born in Blackburn, England, Nick Hayward holds a degree in Law and began his professional life as a tenacious young salesperson. After beginning his career in sales, he went on to build and run businesses of his own.
But business was not his only calling. Since childhood, Nick was drawn to the mysteries of life, the cosmos, ancient civilisations, esoteric philosophy and the cutting edge of science.
He never imagined he would be a writer until one night in 2008, when a dream changed everything.
The vision was so vivid that the next morning, he told his wife April, who immediately said, “That’s a book.”
Inspired, Nick poured 65,000 words onto the page in just three months. The manuscript, Jonathan Chambers: Deception, was sent to agents but did not find a home. Life pulled him back to the business world, and the book was shelved.
Fast forward to 2018. In a chance meeting with writer Alison Giblin, he mentioned the novel. A week after reading it, she called: “I absolutely love it, but it needs a lot of work.”
Post-Covid, the two teamed up, rewriting, refining and breathing new life into what would eventually become Jonathan Chambers and The Ankh Deception.
Today, with his children now running the business, Nick now has more time to focus on storytelling and the questions that first inspired the Jonathan Chambers series.
His interests span consciousness, ancient history, symbolism, philosophy and the boundaries between what we know, what we believe and what remains unexplained.
Many of the ideas explored throughout the series draw inspiration from humanity’s enduring fascination with consciousness, sacred geometry, ancient symbols and the unanswered questions of history.
Co-Author
Alison Scarlett Giblin
Alison Scarlett Giblin is a creative force whose eclectic career spans literature, theatre, film and live immersive events. Trained in both performance and production, she has worked internationally as a professional actress, media makeup artist, creative director and events producer.
Much of her work has centred on creating immersive experiences that combine story, atmosphere and human emotion.
Her literary debut came in 2006 with The Children of Conygre and the Time Capsule, a young adult novel rooted in history and imagination.
Since then, Alison has poured her talents into creative storytelling in all its forms, from bespoke fairy-tale events to atmospheric theatre productions. Her company, Scarlett Princess Parties, became known for bringing high-concept, story-driven events to life for children and adults alike.
When she discovered Nick’s original manuscript in 2018, she recognised its untapped potential. “I read lots of books and normally see where a plot is leading, but Nick’s book had me completely dumbstruck by the twists and turns. The storyline grabbed me immediately. I was hooked on the first read — but it needed work, and I felt I could help.”
With a sharp eye for dialogue, mood and character, Alison helped reshape Jonathan Chambers and The Ankh Deception, strengthening its characters, dialogue, atmosphere and suspense.
Driven by a passion for consciousness, mystery, metaphysics and the human condition, Alison’s influence gives the novel its heart and theatrical soul, combining grounded emotional storytelling with a touch of dark glamour.
Her creative influence extends beyond the novels into the wider Jonathan Chambers universe, helping shape its characters, atmosphere, mysteries and hidden layers.
Explore The Inspirations
The Ideas Behind The Stories
Many of the ideas explored throughout the Jonathan Chambers series are inspired by genuine historical mysteries, scientific questions and philosophical debates that continue to fascinate people around the world.
The Ankh
One of the most enduring symbols in human history.
The Pyramids
Ancient wonders that continue to inspire debate.
Consciousness
The greatest mystery may be the mind itself.
Sacred Geometry
Patterns hidden throughout nature and history.
Nikola Tesla
An inventor whose ideas and legacy continue to inspire debate and curiosity.
Ancient Civilisations
How much of humanity’s story has been forgotten?
The Collaboration
Science, Spirituality And Suspense
Together, Nick Hayward and Alison Scarlett Giblin have created a thriller series that blends ancient mystery, science, history, emotional storytelling and questions that remain long after the final page.
The journey begins with Jonathan Chambers and The Ankh Deception. What follows will take the story far beyond the walls of the Ankh Institute.
Neither author sets out to tell readers what to believe.
The Jonathan Chambers stories are built around questions — about consciousness, history, science, spirituality, identity and what it means to be human.
The aim is not to provide final answers, but to create stories that make readers curious enough to ask their own.
