A Thame author has released his second novel, which follows the journey of a boy who discovers another world.

T.S.J Smith, 39, recently released his fantasy book, 'Where Giants Walk', following on from his debut novel, 'The Soviet Comeback'.

It centres on Barry Birchwood, who has no friends, no father and is disinterested in having any adventures, accidentally discovers an entrance to another world.

He finds himself in an ancient empire that has fallen into darkness and chaos.

With a ruthless overlord claiming power and giants running rampant, the resistance movement looks to Barry for help.

Mr Smith said: "While the idea for the story first came to me while atop a hill in the Cotswolds, it’s Oxfordshire that really seeps out of every page of this book, from its cobbled streets, thatched rooves, and that golden evening glow that feels so particular to this part of the world - all things that make up the fabric of Barry’s journey.

“Stories full of magic and wonder such as this, that aren’t weighed down by lots of violence, that can be enjoyed by adults as much if not more than teenagers feel rare, and too often we lose that escape that our imagination can give us.

"Where Giants Walk was so much fun to write and really gave my imagination a work out.”