Fantasy Author

Book cover for The Dream Eater, with a black owl at the top, and a city silhouette at the bottom, both wreathed in fiery light

The Dream Eater

A mysterious killer stalks the streets of the restless city of Eletheia. Can the investigators stop the murders before the city tears itself apart?

A senator has been found dead, brutally killed in his own bed. Alex—an investigator in the city of Eletheia—is on the case, along with Ezita—recently arrived to the city to consult on matters of magic. But the strange nature of the crime scene leaves them puzzled; with no witnesses, and few leads, they have little to work with. What’s more, the murder of a senator has inflamed the already-fragile political situation in the city. And more murders are on the way…

Can Alex and Ezita uncover the mystery behind the deaths in the city? Who—or what—stalks the city streets at night? And who stands to profit from tipping the balance in this burgeoning and delicate democracy? The Dream Eater is a fantasy thriller that explores political intrigue, mystery, magic, and a journey into nightmare.

Coming soon!


My Day Job...

Picture of Jeff Hughes, a man with a blue shirt, smiling at the camera, elbows resting on the table in front of him

Currently I am a data scientist at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) in Gatineau, Quebec. My work involves leveraging machine learning, AI, and data analytics to create more efficient and effective departmental processes, both internal and public-facing. My previous job was also at ESDC, doing research related to persons with disabilities, studying the impact that issues surrounding disability can have on people’s employment, education, and well-being.

I completed my PhD in Social Psychology at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. My research focused on motivation, self-regulation, and decision-making.