A RICHMOND-based author is celebrating after having his fourth novel published.

They Fade and Die is the latest offering from Arthur Wheeler, writing as A. K. Adams.

The book follows the story of a Yorkshire girl who takes up a job as an au pair with a professional couple in San Francisco to look after their two children.

However, she begins to realise that things are not as they seem, and wonders if she can trust what the children say.

Mr Wheeler, of Brompton-on-Swale, has written more than 70 short stories over the years and is pleased with his latest release.

He said: “Writing is my hobby which I thoroughly enjoy.”

The book is available via the amazon web site and Castle Hill Bookshop, Richmond.