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Welcome to the world of The Retrieval Chamber, a world of distrust and paranoia where history has changed! I’m Shaun Musson, and history has been a lifelong obsession of mine. I now write character-driven alternative history thrillers set during the Cold War. If you like your stories full of twists, with strong female leads, subtlety and plenty of intrigue, then my novels could be for you …

‘A thoroughly absorbing story … Highly entertaining with unexpected twists and turns, I would recommend this book to anyone looking for something a little different.’

— Review of The Retrieval Chamber, Margaret, Amazon Australia

Discover the Trilogy So Far

The Retrieval Chamber is out now. And it’s dripping with wartime physics, paranoia, intrigue and romance. History may have changed, but people never do.

An Ideal Informer is released 21 March 2026. And its a tale of ever-narrowing choices in a seventies Britain beset by civil unrest and hidden agendas. Who do you trust?

If you like immersive, atmospheric thrillers …

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The Retrieval Chamber has a unique alternative history, as do the other books in the series. You can delve deeper into the historical reality behind the novels via my historical blog. You’ll also discover more about me, keep up to date with the latest news, and learn more about my books. If you have any comments or questions, I’d love to hear from you. You can connect with me through my Author Pages on Facebook and Goodreads, as well as my YouTube Channel, all of which I invite you to follow. If you’ve read this far, thank you for your interest! I hope you enjoy my site. If you do, please drop by again because it’s always evolving.