Troll Under the Bridge: Ash and Echo Book One

by David Greymark

Overview

Set against the backdrop of World War II, Troll Under the Bridge is a quiet, emotionally layered story about two young brothers evacuated from London to a coal town in the north of England. Tye, the older brother, takes his responsibilities seriously. Dash, his younger sibling, is curious, tender, and convinced the world still holds wonders—like the strange figure he sees beneath a ruined bridge.

What begins as a tale of wartime displacement unfolds into something deeper. As the boys adjust to life in a damaged village full of whispered folklore and lingering grief, they uncover evidence of something hidden—something that doesn't belong in the world above. And yet... it's not quite a monster.

Blending subtle magical elements with a deeply human story, Troll Under the Bridge is about family, forgotten things, and the quiet bravery of children who still choose to believe.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798283995113
Publisher:	David Greymark
Publication date:	05/20/2025
Series:	Ash and Echo , #1
Pages:	134
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

David Greymark is an author, father, and lifelong dreamer who believes the most powerful stories are the ones we tell our children—and the ones we write down to remember them by. Troll Under the Bridge is his debut novel, born from quiet moments, whispered bedtime tales, and a desire to capture magic before it fades.

With a deep respect for both history and myth, David writes stories that blend the grit of real-world hardship with the soft, enduring glow of wonder. His characters are shaped by war, loss, and resilience—but also by laughter, loyalty, and imagination. As a parent, he writes with children in mind. As a storyteller, he writes with all ages in his heart.

When he’s not writing, David can be found coaching youth sports, exploring the woods with his sons, or developing the next chapters in this quiet, myth-rich world. Troll Under the Bridge is the first in a planned series.

“There is magic in the world all around us. It may not be the wand-waving kind, but you can see it every day in the kindness someone offers another.”
— David Greymark