AN author from North Yorkshire has released a series of short stories that have already received critical acclaim.

Alex Willmott’s new work, Boxman, has already been likened to that of world-leading horror writer Stephen King.

It consists of three short stories that cross the genres of horror, sci fi and historical fiction

The writer, 32, moved to York from South Wales in 2005 and bases some of his work in and around North Yorkshire.

“It’s important not to limit where you get inspiration, and that goes for everyone, I think,” he said.

“North Yorkshire has some of the most beautiful landscapes and interesting people, all of which influences the stories.”

The first short story ‘Don’t let the Minchman in’ takes place in a dilapidated hotel in Scarborough.

The book, described by the Daily Mirror as “A homage to Stephen King’s the shining, terrifying in the best possible way” explores dark, spiritual realms and violent retribution as former journalist Jon Deacon comes face to face with death incarnate.

The second instalment, Samuel the Adjacent, is a story of an elite assassin hunting criminal scientist Fredrik Su. As unanswered questions begin to torment Samuel, he stumbles into a revolution in which he is expected to play a big part.

The sci fi journey has been described as ‘a fantastic futuristic adventure from beginning to end’ by the national news agency, the Press Association.

Boxman series one concludes with Kaleb and the Dreamcatcher, which tells of a man’s revenge against Roman occupancy and the death of his brother.

The story has already received glowing reviews.

Boxman series one is available on Amazon in both print and Ebook and has been published by McKnight & Bishop.