ABOUT THE UNTAMED CHAPTER

The Untamed Chapter is a literary merchandize store for readers, writers and storytellers. David Fennell, a Belfast-born novelist published by Orion, founded the store and designs every product himself. You'll find apparel, tote bags, mugs, stationery and gifts made for people who love books.

Every design begins on his desk between chapters of his next novel. One hand writing fiction. The other hand drawing tees.

You won't find mass-produced merch here. You'll find pieces you'd wear to a bookshop and not feel silly about it.

WHO RUNS THE UNTAMED CHAPTER

David Fennell is a novelist from Belfast, now based in London. He has written seven novels, including the Sleeper series and the Grace Archer crime series. His sixth novel, A Violent Heart, won the 2025 Capital Crime Thriller of the Year. His seventh novel, All Killers Aboard, a darkly funny murder mystery set on a luxury cruise ship, publishes on July 30, 2026.

He designs every product in the store. He answers every customer email himself. Orders go out through a print-on-demand partner, so nothing sits in a warehouse waiting to be bought.

WHAT WE SELL

Apparel for readers: t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies. Accessories: tote bags, mugs, stickers, pins. Stationery: notebooks, bookmarks, art prints.

Designs lean literary, a little witty, a little dark. Made for people who read past midnight and feel slightly odd about it.

WHO IT'S FOR

Readers who reread their favourites. People who underline sentences. Writers mid-draft. Booksellers. Librarians. Anyone who has ever wanted to wear the feeling a good book gives them.

WHY IT EXISTS

David writes murder mystery and thriller novels. The Untamed Chapter began as a way to make something tactile for the reading community around his books. It grew into its own thing. Now it's a store for anyone who loves stories, not only his readers.

The shop funds quieter writing months. The writing funds the shop's creative risks. Both keep each other honest.

HOW ORDERING WORKS

You place an order. A print-on-demand partner prints and ships. Most orders leave within 3 to 5 business days. Worldwide shipping available.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who owns The Untamed Chapter? David Fennell, a Belfast-born novelist published by Orion. He runs the store on his own from London.

Where is The Untamed Chapter based? London, UK. Orders ship worldwide.

What does The Untamed Chapter sell? Literary-themed apparel, tote bags, mugs, stationery and gifts for readers and writers.

Is The Untamed Chapter print-on-demand? Yes. Products print to order through a fulfilment partner. This cuts waste and means nothing sits unsold.

How long does shipping take? Most orders print and dispatch within 3 to 5 business days, then ship worldwide.

Does David Fennell design the products himself? Yes. Every design starts on his desk between chapters of his novels.

How do returns work? Print-on-demand items are made to order. Returns are accepted for defects or printing errors. See the returns policy for details.

How do I contact The Untamed Chapter? Email David through the contact form on untamedchapter.com. He reads every message.