Stories worth losing
sleep over
told by Scott McCarthy
From the chilling pages of The Miseries to the colourful world of The Doodles, and from the stage to the screen of House of the Dragon — welcome to a world built on voice, page and stage.
A Note From Scott
Hi, I'm Scott — welcome to my world. Whether you've come for a story that keeps you up at night , a tale that makes you laugh out loud, or a song that takes you back — there's something here for you . Pull up a chair, stay a while, and thank you for being part of the journey.
Scott McCarthy
Featured Release
The Hanging Tree
The Miseries — Book I
A chilling descent into psychological suspense. When the darkness of an abandoned farmstead awakens something ancient and unsettling, one man finds himself trapped — not just by walls of rotting wood, but by the fracturing edges of his own mind.
"Jack, still trapped, clung to his sanity by the thinnest of threads."
Genre
Psychological Thriller
Series
The Miseries (Book 1 of 3)
Format
eBook & Paperback
Status
Available Now
"Atmospheric and brutally compelling — McCarthy writes suspense that gets under your skin and doesn't let go."
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My Work
Worlds Built for Every Reader
From gripping psychological thrillers to whimsical children's adventures — Scott's creative universe spans multiple series and genres, each with its own distinct world.
The Miseries
- Book 1 Available Now
A psychological thriller trilogy that explores the fragile edges of the human mind. The Hanging Tree is the first of three books in a series built on tension, atmosphere, and slow-burning dread.
The Doodles
- Series In Progress
A six-part children's adventure series featuring Pan Doodle — a lovable four-armed colour ball from Planet Doodle, embarking on universe-spanning adventures with friends.
The Book Collector & The Noggins
- Coming Soon
A new chapter in Scott's storytelling journey. A world of wonder and mystery, filled with curious characters and unforgettable tales for young and old alike.
About Scott
35 Years of Storytelling Across Stage, Screen & Page
35+
Years Performing
3
Book Series
S2
House of the Dragon
Scott McCarthy is a versatile artist, support actor, author, and entrepreneur. Known as the creator of The Doodles from Planet Doodle and founder of DOODLEVERSE LTD, his career has spanned professional singing, stage direction, acting, and now psychological thriller fiction.
Starting as a young Butlins Redcoat in the 1980s, Scott performed worldwide, directed productions including The Buddy Holly Story, and played the lead in the stage adaptation of The Full Monty. In 2023 he trained as a SPACT Support Actor and earned a role as a Guard at the Red Keep and member of a four-man ballista team in House of the Dragon Season 2 — with Season 3 on the horizon.
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Book 1 – The First Pan Doodle
£9.99
The Miseries – Book 1 – The Hanging Tree – Paperback
£14.99
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