They Do Things Differently Here by Owen W. Knight | Love Books Tours
What if the quiet village you moved to was hiding a conspiracy that could destroy the world?
Love Books Tours is delighted to celebrate They Do Things Differently Here by Owen W. Knight, a young adult dystopian novel published by Burton Mayers Books.
Blending speculative fiction, science fiction and conspiracy, this gripping story introduces readers to Templewood, a mysterious village where nothing is quite as it seems.
When two teenagers arrive expecting a quieter life in the countryside, they discover that their new home is hiding secrets that could threaten the future of humanity.
With an isolated community, an apocalyptic conspiracy and a growing sense of danger, They Do Things Differently Here explores questions of trust, power and the consequences of choices made in the name of a greater cause.
About They Do Things Differently Here
When the Waldens move to Templewood, teenagers Emily and Peter find that leaving the City for ‘a quieter life in the country’ is the least of their problems. Bubbling beneath the surface of their new home are challenges that could change their world forever …and end ours.
Templewood does not appear on maps. It has no communication links with the outside world. The village is home to The Sect, a divided organisation planning an apocalyptic event to establish world domination, which may destroy the planet. Emily and Peter’s arrival is no accident; their parents may know more than they admit. Could Peter really hold the key to triggering a world-changing event?
One by one, mysteries are uncovered, and the conspiracy deepens. How far will The Sect go? Can they be stopped? If only you could save the world, where would you start? Who would you trust?
‘1984 Meets the Book of Revelation’
About the Author
Owen W. Knight writes contemporary and speculative fiction, embracing elements of dystopia, conspiracy, documented myths and alternative history.
His novels explore moral dilemmas and the choices people face, highlighting the use and abuse of power and the conflicts associated with maintaining ethical values.
His books are often set within enclosed communities where different rules apply, and characters are shaped by the traditions and expectations of their surroundings.
Owen lives in Essex, England, close to the countryside that provides inspiration for his writing.
Book Details
Title: They Do Things Differently Here
Author: Owen W. Knight
Publisher: Burton Mayers Books
Genre: YA | Speculative Fiction | Sci-Fi | Dystopian
Recommended Age: 14+
Pages: 312
Publication Date: 1st September 2026
Bookstagram Tour: 1st–14th October
Love Books Tours Schedule
Love Books Tours is delighted to feature They Do Things Differently Here as part of our Bookstagram community.
Throughout the campaign, our wonderful reviewers are sharing their individual reading experiences and introducing Owen W. Knight’s dystopian novel to readers across Instagram.
Follow their accounts to discover their reviews, explore the mysteries of Templewood and join the conversation.
Thursday 1st October
- @donnasbookreviewsandinterviews
- @bookwormwhitlock86
Friday 2nd October
- @libby_lovesreading
Saturday 3rd October
- @bookishandcaffeinatedintx
- @bookbrownie0
Sunday 4th October
- @nelli_lakatos
- @sistersplusbooks
Monday 5th October
- @bluefairybugsbooks
- @hollyannaleisha
Tuesday 6th October
- @pagesbyryan
- @pause_theframe
Wednesday 7th October
- @bookerellas
- @book_a_holic_17
Thursday 8th October
- @bexbookreviews
Friday 9th October
- @afelton6212
- @fatguyreading
Saturday 10th October
- @whatlexreadnext
- @emmaseconddraftbooks
Sunday 11th October
- @Sue.wallace1974
- @riri._reads
Monday 12th October
- @Hattiesbooks19
Tuesday 13th October
- @helenandherhobbies
- @almost40_books_and_a_dog
Wednesday 14th October
- @katsbookishbanter
A huge thank you to all our reviewers for sharing their reading experiences and helping introduce this thought-provoking story to the wider book community.
Discover They Do Things Differently Here
What happens when the place you call home becomes a threat to everything you know?
For Emily and Peter Walden, moving to Templewood means entering a world governed by unfamiliar rules, hidden agendas and a conspiracy with potentially devastating consequences.
As the mysteries surrounding The Sect deepen, the siblings must question who they can trust and whether they have the power to prevent a catastrophe.
For readers who enjoy dystopian fiction, isolated communities, conspiracy thrillers and stories exploring the ethical dilemmas surrounding power and control, They Do Things Differently Here offers an intriguing journey into a world where nothing can be taken at face value.
Buy They Do Things Differently Here by Owen W. Knight
Follow @OwenWKnight, @BurtonMayersBooks, @LoveBooksTours and @LBT.Crew on Instagram to discover more about the book and the reading experiences shared by our community.
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