Discover SEARCH the series...
Everything readers need to know before starting to read SEARCH, including a handy episode guide.
What is SEARCH?
SEARCH is a science-fiction, mystery and thriller series that follows the McNair family as they uncover Scotland's untold secrets and investigate the shady organisation behind it all, The Wells Foundation.
Is it one big story?
Yes. Each season of SEARCH is one large story that unfolds over a number of episodes (or chapters). Just like your favourite science-fiction or mystery TV series, like Lost or Stranger Things, you will get the most out of the story if you read the the episodes in order. As someone who has accidentally skipped episodes of these serialised shows, I don’t recommend it! Don’t worry, there’s a handy episode guide in this section that lists each episode in each season for new & returning readers.
What is Season One about?
Season One begins with journalist Matt McNair receiving footage of a mysterious figure appearing throughout Scotland. He travels the country to investigate the mystery, and discovers more than he bargained for, including the truth of his father’s disappearance many years before. What Matt uncovers is only the beginning, and there's no going back.
Sounds familiar. How have I heard of SEARCH before?
Feel like you’ve heard of SEARCH before? Well, if you have, then thank you. Because that means you have listened to the eight-part audio drama series that this exclusive Substack serial is based on. Season One of SEARCH was released in 2022 and, as is a key feature of the series, ended in a cliffhanger. With the opportunity to make just the one season (so far) there is more to the story of SEARCH, The McNair Family and The Wells Foundation than was told in Season One. The story will continue here on Substack.
It’s free and weekly, right?
Yes, it is free to read, just as the podcast was free to listen to and each episode will be released straight into your inbox every week.
Why should I read SEARCH?
If you like exciting, sci-fi/mystery stories with cliffhangers, characters you want to spend time with, a sense of humour throughout and big emotional moments, then this is the series for you.
Can I listen to Season One?
You can listen to Season One here. In order to discover how the stories continues, we have to go back to the beginning. I’m adapting the eight-episode first season into a serial here on Substack and, once it’s complete, I’ll upload each episode of the audio drama for readers to listen to the original adaptation.
And then the search will continue with Season Two, exclusively here on Substack.
What kind of stories inspired SEARCH?
I’m standing on the shoulders of giant and took a number of inspirations into creating SEARCH. It’s perfect for fans of Lost, The X-Files, Fringe, Ghostbusters, Jurassic Park, Stranger Things and Marvel.
OK sounds good. Although, I’m the writer so of course I’d say that. Where do I begin?
You’ll find the episode list below. Thank you for reading, subscribing and hope you enjoy discovering the series.
The search begins…
Season Guide & Episode List (Including Bonus Episodes)
Season 1 (Ongoing)
Episode One: The Escape From Scarba Island - The search begins as James McCullach and Eleanor Wells, of The Wells Foundation, discover evidence of a daring escape from Scarba Island
Episode Two: The Call - In which we meet investigative journalists Matt McNair and his sister (and boss) Sarah. With their company nominated for an Independent Media Award, Matt receives a tip on a new story with footage that promises to change everything…
Episode Three: The Disappearance of Slanaighear - With Sarah concerned her brother is becoming more like her father, Matt shares the mysterious footage with his sister and tries to convince her to let him take the story…
Episode Four: The Invitation - Matt arrives in Fife in search for his source whilst McCullach and Wells learn that the journalist has gotten wind of the story…and begin to make plans to stop him.