A St Albans author has released his first novel, a "dystopian thriller" novel set in the city.

Aaron Gransby's new book 'Outside' is set in the near future and features St Albans, London, Harrow and Watford.

The 54-year-old lives in Queen Street and has worked as a journalist in the past, for the Barnet Advertiser, Enfield Gazette, Harrow Observer and St Albans Review.

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The author said: "I’m hoping that Outside will make people think a bit about where our society is heading, particularly after the last few difficult years.

"But anyone buying the book will find it’s a highly readable thriller which can be enjoyed on that level too"

Herts Advertiser: Aaron Gransby is from Queen Street, St Albans.Aaron Gransby is from Queen Street, St Albans. (Image: Aaron Gransby)

'Outside' has been published in hardback by Gerard Books and is also available in paperback and as an ebook on Amazon.

Limited edition versions of the book can also be purchased on Aaron's website (www.aarongransby.com).