A blockbuster novel which uses 50 real-life Tenby people as its characters this week topped the best seller list of one of the world’s biggest publishers.

Black Snow, by Malcolm Stacey, an established author who lives in Crackwell Street, is currently number one in Lulu’s Top Ten.

“One of my reasons for writing this horror novel is to bring to the world our town’s romantic darker side,’ said Malcolm.

“And I’m delighted Tenby’s mythical and factual background is receiving a wider audience.”

Dark Snow features many Tenby addresses and institutes, including this newspaper.It tells a thrilling story of murder, ghosts, treasure, demons, a sinister graveyard, a forgotten crypt, secret passages, a haunted house and wild woods.

Though the book has a modern setting, the famous story of the future King Henry VII hiding out in Tenby cellars before fleeing to France is also brought to life.

Said Malcolm: “There is also a strong theme of Christmas, Twelfth Night and snow. So its position as a top seller for Lulu.com is maybe something to do with people buying it just now.”

He added “Local people seem to like Black Snow. But we’re also seeing sales in many different countries.

“So holidaymakers from abroad are interested, too. Hopefully, the book will bring many more people to our lovely town.”