Chain of Cause!
A crime thriller novel set in Johannesburg. Written as part of his MA degree dissertation, it is described as ' a gripping, sometimes poignant, and often funny novel,' as well as 'a noir crime novel' stating Ellis has 'delivered a thrilling page-turner'
Novel to be published by Penguin Random House in 2024
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In the Midst of Wolves is a dark psychological thriller about metaphorical demons from the past and the living monsters who target the innocent.
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A free short story introducing the character of Nick Creed. A girl has been kidnapped. The police have arrested the culprit, but he is not revealing her location. Can Creed get him to talk before it is too late?
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By Any Means is a gritty coming of age story about love, gang violence, retribution and redemption, set in Sydenham, Durban.
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Finalist: Best Unproduced Drama Script (State of Emergency)
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(2015)
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(2001)